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Aesthetic Movement Carriage Clock, France, 19th Century
Aesthetic Movement Carriage Clock, France, 19th Century

Aesthetic Movement Carriage Clock, France, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Fine aesthetic movement clock in cloisonné enamel and gilded bronze, decorated with polychromed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Table Clocks and Des...

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement
19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement

Located in Denton, TX

a bronze bell. This movement is in non working condition and is used for decorative purposes.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

19th Century French Empire Clock Garniture, Japy Frères et Cie Movement
19th Century French Empire Clock Garniture, Japy Frères et Cie Movement

19th Century French Empire Clock Garniture, Japy Frères et Cie Movement

By L.P. Japy & Cie

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This magnificent three-piece mantel clock garniture exemplifies the height of French Empire Revival

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – 8 Day Movement
Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – 8 Day Movement

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – 8 Day Movement

Located in Suffolk, GB

A charming antique French brass carriage clock of classic design with a beautifully proportioned

Category

Early 20th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th-Century Pendulum Clock Movement.
19th-Century Pendulum Clock Movement.

19th-Century Pendulum Clock Movement.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th-century pendulum clock movement. 19th-century pendulum clock movement with dial, in need of

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement
Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual French Directoire/ Empire clock depicting Napoleon standing among trophies of

Category

Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Neoclassical Style Circular Movement Mantel Clock by Leroy & Cie
Neoclassical Style Circular Movement Mantel Clock by Leroy & Cie

Neoclassical Style Circular Movement Mantel Clock by Leroy & Cie

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical style circular movement mantel clock by Leroy & Cie French, circa 1880 Measures

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock
Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock

Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze circular movement mantel clock French, late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Fine Marble and Bronze fFgural Clock Candelabras by Lemerle Charpentier
Fine Marble and Bronze fFgural Clock Candelabras by Lemerle Charpentier

Fine Marble and Bronze fFgural Clock Candelabras by Lemerle Charpentier

By Lemerle Charpentier 1

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

and respected French clock movement manufacturers of the 19th century, and his name is a major mark of

Category

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement
Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement Round acrylic and brass table clock from

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France
Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France

By Brillie

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

from Reims capital of champagne in France. the clock has its original movement and this one works

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

pedestals. Mercury pendulum The French movement of the clock will be checked before shipping In good

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III
Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

French movement of the clock will be checked before shipping In good condition with signs of wear

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III
Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

restoration has been made on the flower The French movement of the clock will be checked before shipping

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)

Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Bronx, NY

on the clock face. The clock has a French bell movement & bears the French seal on the movement case

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Mantel Clock "Astronomy", France circa 1830
19th Century Mantel Clock "Astronomy", France circa 1830

19th Century Mantel Clock "Astronomy", France circa 1830

Located in Greven, DE

". The heart of the clock is a French pendulum movement with a 14-day power reserve, anchor escapement

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Desk / Mantel Clock
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Desk / Mantel Clock

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Desk / Mantel Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

enamelled Arabic dial and French movement. All clocks get serviced by our horologist prior to delivery at

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.
1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.

By Cartier

Located in Milano, IT

, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in France. Quartz movement. Clock case numbered 357105581

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère
A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère

A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

supported on socles bearing angels. France, Circa 1835. The clock movement signed ‘HEMON A PARIS’. The

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Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock, circa 1880
Fine Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock, circa 1880

Fine Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine gilt bronze and champlevé enamel clock. French, circa 1880. The movement with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock by D. Munsey of Cambridge
19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock by D. Munsey of Cambridge

19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock by D. Munsey of Cambridge

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

retail history. This clock's French, striking, 8 day movement, was typical of the period, reflecting the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Slate, Bronze

Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme
Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme

Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme

By Japy Frères

Located in Lisse, NL

Very rare, perfectly running and sculptural, French Art Deco marble pendulum clock. Movement: Japy

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock
Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

movement. All clocks get serviced prior to delivery. D. 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass

Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

the original French eight-day movement. The clock movement is fitted with an incorporated hinged

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mid-19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set
Vintage Mid-19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set

Vintage Mid-19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set

Located in Bronx, NY

maker, Raingo Freres, Paris. The clock has a French bell movement. A pair of sculpted gilt bronze

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Silver Carriage Clock By William Comyns London
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Silver Carriage Clock By William Comyns London

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Silver Carriage Clock By William Comyns London

By William Comyns

Located in Dublin, IE

and when opened reveals the fully serviced French movement within. The clock stands upon four silver

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver

Antique Louis Philippe Wall Clock 8 Day Movement Tôle Enamel Bronze
Antique Louis Philippe Wall Clock 8 Day Movement Tôle Enamel Bronze

Antique Louis Philippe Wall Clock 8 Day Movement Tôle Enamel Bronze

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant octagonal wall clock with an eight day movement. The case of the clock is made out of

Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock with Chromed Bronze Lion and Movement by Le Roux
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock with Chromed Bronze Lion and Movement by Le Roux

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock with Chromed Bronze Lion and Movement by Le Roux

By Le Roux à Paris 1

Located in Ulm, DE

Multicolor marble mantel clock Clock movement from Le Roux Lion sculpture made of bronze, chromed

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th French Clock, Movement by Japy Freres & Cie
19th French Clock, Movement by Japy Freres & Cie

19th French Clock, Movement by Japy Freres & Cie

By Japy Frères

Located in Niederrussback, AT

A wonderful french hand painted clock with a movement manufactured by Japy Freres & Cie. The

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bronze Cartel Clock with Brevete Movement
19th Century Bronze Cartel Clock with Brevete Movement

19th Century Bronze Cartel Clock with Brevete Movement

Located in Miami, FL

Bronze Cartel clock, the circular white enamel dial with black Roman and Arabic numerals, within a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Wall Clock Case with Quartz Movement
Napoleon III Wall Clock Case with Quartz Movement

Napoleon III Wall Clock Case with Quartz Movement

Located in Tulsa, OK

" from "Carcasson". The movement is a new quartz one. The case is French from the mid-19th

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clocks

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

"CA", France, Movement, Rare French Table Clock with Arcane Time Display
"CA", France, Movement, Rare French Table Clock with Arcane Time Display

"CA", France, Movement, Rare French Table Clock with Arcane Time Display

By Mathieu Planchon

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

"CA", France, Movement A Very rare French table clock with arcane time display "Turtoise" Case

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock with Japy Freres Movement
19th Century Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock with Japy Freres Movement

19th Century Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock with Japy Freres Movement

By Japy Frères

Located in Liverpool, GB

19th century gilded bronze mantel (fireplace) clock with Japy Freres Movement Clock on a

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Eight-Day Spring Driven Movement Clock with Hour and Half-Hour Strike
Eight-Day Spring Driven Movement Clock with Hour and Half-Hour Strike

Eight-Day Spring Driven Movement Clock with Hour and Half-Hour Strike

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An 8-day spring driven movement clock with hour and half hour strike on one bell. Alabaster case

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

French, White Marble Clock Garniture, circa 1900

French, White Marble Clock Garniture, circa 1900

Located in Dublin, IE

This French clock has an eight-day Movement de Paris which will strike hours and half hours on a

Category

20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock Movement by Etienne Lenoir Case by Morley
Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock Movement by Etienne Lenoir Case by Morley

Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock Movement by Etienne Lenoir Case by Morley

By Etienne LeNoir

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Louis XVI gilt bronze and patinated mantel clock, case signed Morley movement signed by Etienne

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

High Boulle Clock on a Column Kienzle Movement, Second Half of the 20th Century
High Boulle Clock on a Column Kienzle Movement, Second Half of the 20th Century

High Boulle Clock on a Column Kienzle Movement, Second Half of the 20th Century

Located in Liverpool, GB

A prestigious and extremely effective, almost 2-meter high Boulle clock on a column. Excellent

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Mid-20th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vincent & Cie., Medaille d'Argent 1855, Paris, Movement  circa 1870
Vincent & Cie., Medaille d'Argent 1855, Paris, Movement  circa 1870

Vincent & Cie., Medaille d'Argent 1855, Paris, Movement circa 1870

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An equisite ornamental bronze pendium clock in Louis XVI style: "Pacing Lion", with half hour/hour

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

19th Century Ormolu Rococo Mantel Clock
19th Century Ormolu Rococo Mantel Clock

19th Century Ormolu Rococo Mantel Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

French, ormolu rococo mantel clock, circa 1875. This beautiful French clock has wonderful

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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Inlaid Mahogany Mantel or Table Clock by A.D. Mougin, Paris, circa 1900
Inlaid Mahogany Mantel or Table Clock by A.D. Mougin, Paris, circa 1900

Inlaid Mahogany Mantel or Table Clock by A.D. Mougin, Paris, circa 1900

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Dublin, IE

This French, eight-day movement clock will strike hours and half hours on a gong. The very crisp

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Cute Miniature Time Piece Pendulum of a Bronze Elephant Carrying the Movement
Cute Miniature Time Piece Pendulum of a Bronze Elephant Carrying the Movement

Cute Miniature Time Piece Pendulum of a Bronze Elephant Carrying the Movement

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Cute miniature timepiece pendulum of a bronze elephant carrying the movement in the enamel case

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Early 20th Century White Marble Clock Garniture
Early 20th Century White Marble Clock Garniture

Early 20th Century White Marble Clock Garniture

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Dublin, IE

beautifully embellished with beading and ormolu mounts and are of high quality. The clock movement is

Category

Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Early 20th Century White Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture

Early 20th Century White Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture

Located in Dublin, IE

Beautiful French marble and ormolu clock garniture, circa 1900. This French clock has an eight

Category

Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Late Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Regulator, Movement by Lapaute, Case by Petit
Late Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Regulator, Movement by Lapaute, Case by Petit

Late Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Regulator, Movement by Lapaute, Case by Petit

Located in London, Middlesex

indicator. The movement has equation of time works to display solar time as well as mean time. The solar

Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Tulipwood

French 1930s Burlwood Clock Box
French 1930s Burlwood Clock Box

French 1930s Burlwood Clock Box

Located in New York, NY

A rare and elegant box with an inset clock. French 1930s, 8 Day movement.

Category

Vintage 1930s Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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French Clock Movement For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French clock movement for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ormolu, every French clock movement was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French clock movement — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each French clock movement bearing Art Deco, neoclassical or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French clock movement that is appealing in its simplicity, but Languereau, Le Roux à Paris and Maison Marquis produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Clock Movement?

Prices for a French clock movement can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $900 and can go as high as $88,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,133.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About French Clock Movement
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fusee clock uses a mainspring barrel, a fusee and a chain coiled around an arbor. The barrel pulls at the chain, winding the fusee. This pulley method was considered revolutionary at the time, but its mechanical origins can be traced back to the 1600s. This type of watch movement faded out of favor in the mid 1700s. Shop a collection of properly vetted fusee clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Hermle clock movement is an assembly of mechanical parts produced by the German company Hermle to power clocks. Berthold Hermle founded the company in 1938. In addition to clock movements, it also produces a wide variety of machines for the medical, aviation and automotive industries. Shop a collection of Hermle clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.