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French Officers Clock

Figural Bisque Porcelain w Gilt Bronze Clock Napoleonic Officer 19th century
Figural Bisque Porcelain w Gilt Bronze Clock Napoleonic Officer 19th century

Figural Bisque Porcelain w Gilt Bronze Clock Napoleonic Officer 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Manufacture de Sevres, the clock in the form of a scene where an elegant officer was depicted at intermedia of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

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Officer's Clock Signed by Famous Watchmaker Leroy, 19th Century
Officer's Clock Signed by Famous Watchmaker Leroy, 19th Century

Officer's Clock Signed by Famous Watchmaker Leroy, 19th Century

By LeRoy

Located in Marseille, FR

Beautiful officer's clock signed by famous clockmaker Leroy, in its original leather box. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Glass and Bronze Officer's Clock in Its Boxe
19th Century French Glass and Bronze Officer's Clock in Its Boxe

19th Century French Glass and Bronze Officer's Clock in Its Boxe

Located in LEGNY, FR

Working Beautiful 19th century French Officer's clock or travel clock made in Bronze and beveled

Category

Antique 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Officer Travel Clock
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Officer Travel Clock

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Officer Travel Clock

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An antique French officer's travel clock, made in the Louis XVI style. The case is made of wood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Enamel French Officer’s Clock
Gilt Bronze and Enamel French Officer’s Clock

Gilt Bronze and Enamel French Officer’s Clock

Located in Wilmington, DE

A charming officer’s clock in gilt bronze and crystal, presented in its box. The clock is finely

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

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French Officers Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French officers clock available at 1stDibs. A French officers clock — often made from metal, bronze and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French officers clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French officers clock bearing Empire, Art Nouveau or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French officers clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Couaillet Freres, Paul Dubois and F. Barbedienne Foundry produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Officers Clock?

Prices for a French officers clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $260 and can go as high as $238,403, while the average can fetch as much as $8,725.

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 Officers 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.