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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

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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

French 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Three-Piece Clock Garniture
French 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Three-Piece Clock Garniture

French 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This handsome three-piece black marble clock garniture, in the Aesthetic taste, is from France

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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

French 18th c. Tall Case Clock with Morbier Movement
French 18th c. Tall Case Clock with Morbier Movement

French 18th c. Tall Case Clock with Morbier Movement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A walnut tall case clock from the Provence region, with fine carvings and a chapeau de gendarme

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

19th Century French Brass Repoussé Clock Movement
19th Century French Brass Repoussé Clock Movement

19th Century French Brass Repoussé Clock Movement

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This 19th century brass repoussé clock movement was originally intended for an elaborate glass door

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clocks

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Mantle Clock
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Mantle Clock

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Mantle Clock

Located in Ross, CA

Aesthetic movement mantle clock made in France in the late 19th century. The face is blue and white

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Tole Clock With Battery Movement
Tole Clock With Battery Movement

Tole Clock With Battery Movement

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A decorative tole clock. It is non working. Made in the 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Early French Rococo Porcelain Boudoir Clock, Silk Suspension Movement
Early French Rococo Porcelain Boudoir Clock, Silk Suspension Movement

Early French Rococo Porcelain Boudoir Clock, Silk Suspension Movement

By Silvant

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful, early original antique French porcelain clock. It is of Rococo design, decorated in

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock
Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

. Caldwell & Co., this exceptional timepiece is comprised of a French clock movement. Guilloché

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20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Silk Thread Movement Figural Clock C1830
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Silk Thread Movement Figural Clock C1830

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Silk Thread Movement Figural Clock C1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Silk Thread Movement Figural Clock with Classical Woman

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Antique Early 19th Century French Greco Roman Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement
Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

A very lovely ornate clock, the movement is a modern digital piece There's a lot of high-end

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Resin

Patinated & Gilt Bronze Christofle Movement Mantle Clock
Patinated & Gilt Bronze Christofle Movement Mantle Clock

Patinated & Gilt Bronze Christofle Movement Mantle Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock with Christofle movement. Case features an urn

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20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19TH CENTURY FRENCH STEEL WALL CLOCK WiTH NEW MOVEMENT AND ROMAN NUMERALS
19TH CENTURY FRENCH STEEL WALL CLOCK WiTH NEW MOVEMENT AND ROMAN NUMERALS

19TH CENTURY FRENCH STEEL WALL CLOCK WiTH NEW MOVEMENT AND ROMAN NUMERALS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

-1900 Antique French steel black painted wall clock with new battery powered movement Please note the

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Antique 1880s French High Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

19th Century Morbier Bronze Repoussé Wall Clock Movement
19th Century Morbier Bronze Repoussé Wall Clock Movement

19th Century Morbier Bronze Repoussé Wall Clock Movement

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This nineteenth century bronze repoussé clock movement is beautifully detailed, with a hand painted

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Iron

Louis XIV French Mantel Clock
Louis XIV French Mantel Clock

Louis XIV French Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

French mantel clock with 'Marti' movement made in Paris 1885-1890. Made of white metal with a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Clocks

18th Century Country French Walnut Grandfather Clock with Rooster Movement
18th Century Country French Walnut Grandfather Clock with Rooster Movement

18th Century Country French Walnut Grandfather Clock with Rooster Movement

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant antique long case grandfather clock from Lyon, France, circa 1760. The rooster movement has

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

French Cloisonne Marble Clock Set Garniture Marble Aesthetic Movement
French Cloisonne Marble Clock Set Garniture Marble Aesthetic Movement

French Cloisonne Marble Clock Set Garniture Marble Aesthetic Movement

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a phenomenal French Aesthetic Movement clock and garniture set Amazing

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Vintage 1980s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Superb Carved 18th c French Lantern Clock Case with Movement
Superb Carved 18th c French Lantern Clock Case with Movement

Superb Carved 18th c French Lantern Clock Case with Movement

Located in Houston, TX

surround and is complete with quiver antique movement in working order ( key weight). These clocks, also

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Antique 18th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mantel Clock Attributed to Süe et Mare 8 Day Movement French circa 1925
Art Deco Mantel Clock Attributed to Süe et Mare 8 Day Movement French circa 1925

Art Deco Mantel Clock Attributed to Süe et Mare 8 Day Movement French circa 1925

By Sue et Mare

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco mantel clock attributed to Süe et Mare - Louis Süe (1875-1968) and André Mare (1887

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Early Large Ormolu Clock Psyche and the Butterfly Silk Suspension Movement
Early Large Ormolu Clock Psyche and the Butterfly Silk Suspension Movement

Early Large Ormolu Clock Psyche and the Butterfly Silk Suspension Movement

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fine and early French Empire ormolu (mercury fire gilded or bronze doré) clock. The original

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement
Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

A very lovely ornate clock, the movement is a modern digital piece There's allot of high end

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20th Century French Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Monumental Ormolu Bronze Clock Mantel by Maison Marquis Movement by Languereau
Monumental Ormolu Bronze Clock Mantel by Maison Marquis Movement by Languereau

Monumental Ormolu Bronze Clock Mantel by Maison Marquis Movement by Languereau

By Languereau, Maison Marquis

Located in Tarzana, CA

A very fine and monumental ormolu bronze clock mantel by Maison Marquis, movement by Languereau

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Boulle Pedestal Clock, Movement Signed Duval, Paris
Louis XV Boulle Pedestal Clock, Movement Signed Duval, Paris

Louis XV Boulle Pedestal Clock, Movement Signed Duval, Paris

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An exceptional 18 century Louis XIV Boulle clock and pedestal the movement signed Duval Paris for

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows
1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows

1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Clock "Six Hirondelles Perchees" (swallows) clock made in frosted glass with sepia patina by Rene

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

1931 René Lalique Clock Antoinette Frosted Glass Omega Movement Birds
1931 René Lalique Clock Antoinette Frosted Glass Omega Movement Birds

1931 René Lalique Clock Antoinette Frosted Glass Omega Movement Birds

By Omega, René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Clock "Antoinette" made in frosted glass - gold enameled numbers and hands - by René Lalique in

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

1926 René Lalique Deux Colombes Clock Opalescent Glass Original Movement
1926 René Lalique Deux Colombes Clock Opalescent Glass Original Movement

1926 René Lalique Deux Colombes Clock Opalescent Glass Original Movement

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Deux Colombes" clock made in 1926 in molded opalescent glass. Original electric

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock
Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock

Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

century interest in Islamic design, and early influence of the aesthetic movement. This clock comes with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

F. Pelissier French Bronze Shepherd Dog Statue Clock
F. Pelissier French Bronze Shepherd Dog Statue Clock

F. Pelissier French Bronze Shepherd Dog Statue Clock

By F. Pelissier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

F. Pelissier French bronze shepherd dog statue clock. Movement is signed.

Category

20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Cartel Wall Clock
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful antique French Rococo cartel wall clock, the movement by Vincenti et Cie and retailed

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Pendule, Mantel Clock, Madame Recamier, Empire 1810
French Pendule, Mantel Clock, Madame Recamier, Empire 1810

French Pendule, Mantel Clock, Madame Recamier, Empire 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Clock p. 175] The movement is a French pendulum movement with an eight-day running time and strike on

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Gilted Bronze Original Movement by Antoine Pelletier Floor Clock
Louis XV Gilted Bronze Original Movement by Antoine Pelletier Floor Clock

Louis XV Gilted Bronze Original Movement by Antoine Pelletier Floor Clock

Located in LEGNY, FR

Exceptional Louis XV floor clock violin shape blackened wood, brass nets and gilded bronze. This

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Antique 1730s French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Style  Polychrome Mantel Clock
Chinoiserie Style  Polychrome Mantel Clock

Chinoiserie Style Polychrome Mantel Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Chinoiserie style polychrome mantel clock with French movement and platform escapement, the wood

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

1931 René Lalique Clock Roitelets Frosted Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Birds
1931 René Lalique Clock Roitelets Frosted Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Birds

1931 René Lalique Clock Roitelets Frosted Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Birds

By Omega, René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Clock "Roitelets" made in frosted glass - original black enamelled numbers - by René Lalique in

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Unusual Mantel Clock Fashioned from Implements of War
Unusual Mantel Clock Fashioned from Implements of War

Unusual Mantel Clock Fashioned from Implements of War

Located in Dallas, TX

movement the clock is fashioned from bent bayonets war souvenir / curiosity ?

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Early 20th Century Unknown Clocks

Antique 1910s Sterling Silver Boudoir Clock
Antique 1910s Sterling Silver Boudoir Clock

Antique 1910s Sterling Silver Boudoir Clock

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

reverse opens to reveal the original eight-day French movement. The clock movement is fitted with an

Category

Vintage 1910s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Glasgow School Mantel Clock With Inset Enamel Hearts
Glasgow School Mantel Clock With Inset Enamel Hearts

Glasgow School Mantel Clock With Inset Enamel Hearts

Located in Petworth, GB

French Movement Glasgow School Circa 1900

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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper, Enamel

Antique Rococo Delft Vases Pendulum Clock Garniture Tall Delftware 3 Pieces
Antique Rococo Delft Vases Pendulum Clock Garniture Tall Delftware 3 Pieces

Antique Rococo Delft Vases Pendulum Clock Garniture Tall Delftware 3 Pieces

By Delft, Royal Delft, Japy Frères, AK Dutch Delftware

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Good condition with minor wear and a chip on the crest, see pictures The clock movement is French

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

A Champlevé Repeating Carriage Clock be E.Maurice & Cie Paris
A Champlevé Repeating Carriage Clock be E.Maurice & Cie Paris

A Champlevé Repeating Carriage Clock be E.Maurice & Cie Paris

Located in Amersham, GB

A charming repeating carriage clock in champleve enamel case by one of the great Parisian makers

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Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Boudoir Clock
1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Boudoir Clock

1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Boudoir Clock

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

movement. The clock movement is fitted with an incorporated hinged winding key, featuring a shaped

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Carriage Clock With French Movement Made in 1900
Victorian Sterling Silver Carriage Clock With French Movement Made in 1900

Victorian Sterling Silver Carriage Clock With French Movement Made in 1900

Located in London, London

reveals the french movement mechanism and gilt interior. The clock measures 3.75"(9cm) high, 2.5"(7cm

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Clock with French Movement from 1907 by William Comyns
Antique Sterling Silver Clock with French Movement from 1907 by William Comyns

Antique Sterling Silver Clock with French Movement from 1907 by William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in London, London

circular door accesses the French movement. The clock measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) wide, by 3

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Universal Movement Mechanical Travel Clock
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Universal Movement Mechanical Travel Clock

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Universal Movement Mechanical Travel Clock

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

. Features a mechanical movement by Universal. Charming clock is perfect for the bedside table or as an

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Vintage 1960s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Circular Silver Pink Glass Marble Art Deco Clock, circa 1935
Cartier Circular Silver Pink Glass Marble Art Deco Clock, circa 1935

Cartier Circular Silver Pink Glass Marble Art Deco Clock, circa 1935

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

Fine and Rare Cartier Art Deco Silver, Pink Glass and Marble Clock, Paris, France, circa 1935

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Arts & Crafts Copper Framed Mirror By Liberty & Co
Arts & Crafts Copper Framed Mirror By Liberty & Co

Arts & Crafts Copper Framed Mirror By Liberty & Co

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

French Movement Glasgow School Circa 1900

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper

French Water Gilded Sunburst Clock, circa 1890
French Water Gilded Sunburst Clock, circa 1890

French Water Gilded Sunburst Clock, circa 1890

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

gilded frame is glamorous with it's original French clock movement. This is yet another phenomenal find

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

French 19th Century Paris Movement Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Paris Movement Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Paris Movement Mantel Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This lovely French, Paris Movement mantel clock, c. 1880, with incised and gilt decoration, is of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement
Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement

Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement

Located in Devon, England

Stylish 1930s Art Deco French 8 day marble mantle clock. The ultra stylised deco numerals

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Steel, Chrome

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A Mid 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock with enamel concave face. Minors dings on

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and...

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 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
    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
    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.