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French Mobier Grandfather Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Mobier grandfather clock. Fruitwood care over painted.
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Antique 19th Century Clocks

French Mobier Grandfather Clock
French Mobier Grandfather Clock
H 90.5 in W 20 in D 7.5 in
Mobier French 19th c Grandfather Clock
Located in Houston, TX
French carved oak grandfather clock with exceptional carving
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Antique Early 19th Century French Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

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Oak

Superb Carved 18th c French Lantern Clock Case with Movement
Located in Houston, TX
Found in Northern France, this wonderful 18th c. Longcase (grandfather) from the Normandy region of
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Antique 18th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Antique French 18th Century Vesalier de Bresse with Morbier Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French 18th century Vesalier de Bresse with Mobier Clock.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Cabinets

Early 19th Century Mobier Longcase Clock, circa 1830-1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
French provincial pine Horloge, or long case clock, possibly Morbier clock works. Porcelain and
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks a...

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Enamel, Brass

FRENCH MOBIER CLOCK
Located in Hudson, NY
A FRENCH "WAG ON THE WALL" CLOCK WITH COLORED ACCENTS
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Brass, Iron

FRENCH MOBIER CLOCK
FRENCH MOBIER CLOCK
H 56 in W 13 in D 6 in
French Mobier Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period French regional Morbier clock with embossed brass face and large pendulum. Hand painted
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Early 20th Century French Clocks

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Brass, Steel

French Mobier Clock
French Mobier Clock
H 58 in W 14 in D 7.5 in
French Tall Case Clock
Located in Sarasota, FL
A French provincial tall case oak clock beautifully hand carved, signed "Chardon" (a la Vallier
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Antique Early 19th Century French Clocks

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Oak

French Tall Case Clock
French Tall Case Clock
H 93.5 in W 19 in D 12 in
French Mobier Clock
By Halopeau
Located in Hudson, NY
A "Wag on the Wall" Clock with a repeater chime, Porcelian face with raised numbers, rings on the
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

French Mobier Clock
French Mobier Clock
H 52 in W 13 in D 6 in
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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 Mobier Clock
  • 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.

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