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French 19 Century Louis XVI-Style Ormolu and Onyx Clock by Raingo Freres
French 19 Century Louis XVI-Style Ormolu and Onyx Clock by Raingo Freres

French 19 Century Louis XVI-Style Ormolu and Onyx Clock by Raingo Freres

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A louis XVI-style ormolu and onyx clock with a white onyx case of architectural form. The clock has

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Bronze and Onyx Mantle Clock Featuring Cherub and Bouquet
Bronze and Onyx Mantle Clock Featuring Cherub and Bouquet

Bronze and Onyx Mantle Clock Featuring Cherub and Bouquet

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This elegant mantle clock features a deep forest green onyx base and a floral sculptural scene with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Clocks

Rare French Ormulu and White Onyx Thee-Piece Clock Garniture by Raingo Freres
Rare French Ormulu and White Onyx Thee-Piece Clock Garniture by Raingo Freres

Rare French Ormulu and White Onyx Thee-Piece Clock Garniture by Raingo Freres

By Raingo Frères

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

taste and style by Raingo Brothers (Raingo Frères). Above the French mantel clock, a classic from of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Onyx and Ormolu Clock Set, 19th Century
Louis XVI Style Onyx and Ormolu Clock Set, 19th Century

Louis XVI Style Onyx and Ormolu Clock Set, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century French, onyx and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having a pair of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

French Gilt Figural Mantel Clock, 1890s

French Gilt Figural Mantel Clock, 1890s

Located in Sofia, BG

French figural mantel clock, circa 1890, with a woman seated, onyx base, an enameled dial with

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Antique 1890s French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Clock Napoleon III from Eugene Cornu, Bronze and Onyx, 19th Century
Clock Napoleon III from Eugene Cornu, Bronze and Onyx, 19th Century

Clock Napoleon III from Eugene Cornu, Bronze and Onyx, 19th Century

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Napoleon III clock From Eugene Cornu, bronze and onyx, 19th century Measures: H 56cm, W 45cm, W

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Art Deco Clock Set Marble and Green Onyx
Art Deco Clock Set Marble and Green Onyx

Art Deco Clock Set Marble and Green Onyx

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A good size Art Deco clock set with the two side holders. Good color of marble with a Green Onyx hi

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique French Onyx and Bronze Clock by Moreau and Japy Freres
Antique French Onyx and Bronze Clock by Moreau and Japy Freres

Antique French Onyx and Bronze Clock by Moreau and Japy Freres

By Hippolyte François Moreau, Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning antique French clock circa 1890, the large ormolu mounted onxy columnar plinth housing

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Metal Mantle Clock Lamp
Antique French Gilt Metal Mantle Clock Lamp

Antique French Gilt Metal Mantle Clock Lamp

Located in London, GB

Very decorative large antique French mantle clock encased in onyx, with lots of gilt metal

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Art Deco Tessellated Marble , Onyx  & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra
Art Deco Tessellated Marble , Onyx  & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra

Art Deco Tessellated Marble , Onyx & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra

Located in New York, NY

This impactful and elegant Art Deco Tessellated Marble,onyx & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Striking Clock
French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Striking Clock

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Striking Clock

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Louis XV style gilt clock with black onyx cartouches and dial face. Handled urn with flame finial

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair
Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair

Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair

Located in West Hartford, CT

A very impressive French Louis XVI green onyx and bronze gilt ormolu clock set comprising of two

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair
Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair

Onyx and Ormolu Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Set, Clock, Candelabras, Pair

Located in West Hartford, CT

A very impressive French Louis XVI green onyx and bronze gilt ormolu clock set comprising of two

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set
Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu, Champlevé enamel and onyx clock garniture

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Art Deco Clock - The Lioness - Antique French Michel Decoux
Art Deco Clock - The Lioness - Antique French Michel Decoux

Art Deco Clock - The Lioness - Antique French Michel Decoux

By Michel Decoux

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful original French Art Deco clock, circa 1925. It features a beautifully captured figure

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Chrome

19th Century Napoleon III Onyx and Marble Longcase Clock
19th Century Napoleon III Onyx and Marble Longcase Clock

19th Century Napoleon III Onyx and Marble Longcase Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

longcase clock is crafted of exquisite Algerian onyx and rouge marble. Based Upon the luxurious materials

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Mantel Clock
Art Deco Mantel Clock

Art Deco Mantel Clock

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco mantel clock. Bi-colored onyx with a silvered brass face and detail. Eight day movement.  

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20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Bronze and Onyx Garniture de Cheminée
Bronze and Onyx Garniture de Cheminée

Bronze and Onyx Garniture de Cheminée

Located in Fayetteville, AR

; with clock, candelabras, and original snuffers. The patinated bronze regule figure of a woman with a

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1930s Art Deco French Clock by Dep
1930s Art Deco French Clock by Dep

1930s Art Deco French Clock by Dep

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

Very striking 1930s Art Deco French clock by Dep. The case is solid multicolored onyx, the bezel

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Metal

19th Century A.D. Mougin Mantel Clock
19th Century A.D. Mougin Mantel Clock

19th Century A.D. Mougin Mantel Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Opole, PL

We present you this French figurative mantel clock made of bronzed metal and green onyx. It was

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate

Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

A desk clock designed by Cartier. A beautiful and sober desk clock, created in Paris France by

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Bronze

CHAUMET Paris 1925 Art Deco Desk Clock In Plated Silver With Agate & Black Onyx
CHAUMET Paris 1925 Art Deco Desk Clock In Plated Silver With Agate & Black Onyx

CHAUMET Paris 1925 Art Deco Desk Clock In Plated Silver With Agate & Black Onyx

By Chaumet

Located in Miami, FL

Geometric desk clock designed by Jacques Chaumet. This is an extremely rare desk clock, created

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Silver, Silver Plate

Art Deco Clock with Bronze Panther by Decoux
Art Deco Clock with Bronze Panther by Decoux

Art Deco Clock with Bronze Panther by Decoux

By Michel Decoux

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

exceptional piece boasts a highly decorative clock case, expertly crafted from rich marble and onyx, supported

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Clock Set with Panther by Hugues
Art Deco Bronze Clock Set with Panther by Hugues

Art Deco Bronze Clock Set with Panther by Hugues

By Jean-Baptiste Hugues

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A stunning Art Deco Clock Set with Lamp Garnitures by highly regarded French Sculptor , Jean

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock and Obelisks by ATO
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock and Obelisks by ATO

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock and Obelisks by ATO

By Léon Hatot

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing Art Deco Egyptian French Mantel clock by the electric clock manufacturer ATO of Besançon

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Belgian Black Marble

Large and Rare 1930s Art Deco Chrome Figural Clock
Large and Rare 1930s Art Deco Chrome Figural Clock

Large and Rare 1930s Art Deco Chrome Figural Clock

Located in Devon, England

. The base of the clock is a circular plinth of highly polished onyx. The overall condition is very good

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Chrome

Art Deco Clock Set of Cubist Design with Bronze Sculpture
Art Deco Clock Set of Cubist Design with Bronze Sculpture

Art Deco Clock Set of Cubist Design with Bronze Sculpture

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

An Art Deco Cubist design figured Marble and Onyx Clock Garniture set . This is an exceptionally

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Clock Set Lady And Greyhounds Sculpture "Waiting" by Uriano
Art Deco Clock Set Lady And Greyhounds Sculpture "Waiting" by Uriano

Art Deco Clock Set Lady And Greyhounds Sculpture "Waiting" by Uriano

By Ugo Cipriani

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

onyx clock case. A highly collectible item of exceptional quality. The sculpture is referenced in the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Spelter

1930 Modernist Art Deco Pendulum Onyx and Malachite
1930 Modernist Art Deco Pendulum Onyx and Malachite

1930 Modernist Art Deco Pendulum Onyx and Malachite

Located in Marseille, FR

1930 Modernist Art Deco pendulum onyx and malachite. Mechanism to be revised because it does not

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Mantelpiece from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Mantelpiece from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Mantelpiece from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mantelpiece from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. Clock and its two candelabras in gilt

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

French Louis XVI Style Onyx and Bronze Sculpture Pedestal Base With Mougin Clock
French Louis XVI Style Onyx and Bronze Sculpture Pedestal Base With Mougin Clock

French Louis XVI Style Onyx and Bronze Sculpture Pedestal Base With Mougin Clock

Located in Shippensburg, PA

quite powerful presentation piece, the onyx body houses a clock that is currently not in working

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Brass

Art Deco French Onyx Clock
Art Deco French Onyx Clock

Art Deco French Onyx Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

An elegant Art Deco clock of geometric design, in beautifully figured specimen amber brown, white

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble

French Onyx Four Glass Clock Set
French Onyx Four Glass Clock Set

French Onyx Four Glass Clock Set

Located in Cheshire, GB

Late 19th century French onyx clock set, the case surmounted with a cast bronze eagle upon a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

French 19th Century Onyx and Enamel Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Onyx and Enamel Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Onyx and Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French gilded ormolu, champleve enamel and onyx four glass

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Onyx and Gilt Metal Clock Set
19th Century French Onyx and Gilt Metal Clock Set

19th Century French Onyx and Gilt Metal Clock Set

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century French onyx and gilt metal clock set, the white enamel dial decorated with floral

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

French Antique Gilt Bronze-Mounted Onyx Three-Piece Clock Set
French Antique Gilt Bronze-Mounted Onyx Three-Piece Clock Set

French Antique Gilt Bronze-Mounted Onyx Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This outstanding antique French clock set is composed of a central clock and a pair of flanking

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

19th century French onyx and gilt metal clock set
19th century French onyx and gilt metal clock set

19th century French onyx and gilt metal clock set

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century French onyx and gilt metal clock set, the painted dial with Arabic numerals and the

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

19th Century French Green Onyx Gilt Bronze, Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock
19th Century French Green Onyx Gilt Bronze, Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock

19th Century French Green Onyx Gilt Bronze, Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique and colorful clock was crafted in France, circa 1870; set on a rectangular onyx base

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Rare Marble & Onyx Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep, France,  c1930
Rare Marble & Onyx Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep, France,  c1930

Rare Marble & Onyx Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep, France, c1930

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

Superb and totally authentic 1930s Art Deco Solid Marble clock with the most fantastic geometric

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass

Important 19th Century French Gilt Metal and Onyx Clock Set Signed E Rancoulet
Important 19th Century French Gilt Metal and Onyx Clock Set Signed E Rancoulet

Important 19th Century French Gilt Metal and Onyx Clock Set Signed E Rancoulet

By Rancoulet

Located in Dallas, TX

This three piece mantel clock was crafted in France, circa 1889; the centrally mounted spelter

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Spelter

French Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mounted Onyx Longcase Clock
French Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mounted Onyx Longcase Clock

French Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mounted Onyx Longcase Clock

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in London, GB

French Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mounted onyx longcase clock French, late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Art Deco Marble and Green Onyx Mantel Clock with Ormolu Mounts
Art Deco Marble and Green Onyx Mantel Clock with Ormolu Mounts

Art Deco Marble and Green Onyx Mantel Clock with Ormolu Mounts

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous Art Deco Marble & Green Onyx Mantel clock with ormolu mounts from circa 1910. Probably

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

Art Deco Marble & Onyx Wind Up Desk Clock by DEP of France
Art Deco Marble & Onyx Wind Up Desk Clock by DEP of France

Art Deco Marble & Onyx Wind Up Desk Clock by DEP of France

By DEP

Located in San Diego, CA

Super cool and rare art deco marble and onyx wind up desk clock with alarm by DEP of France, circa

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal

Antique French Louis XVI Style Clock Set
Antique French Louis XVI Style Clock Set

Antique French Louis XVI Style Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French late 19th century Louis XVI style onyx, gilded ormolu and champlevé

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

French Gilt-Bronze, Champleve Enamel, Onyx, and Marble Pedestal Clock, C. 1880
French Gilt-Bronze, Champleve Enamel, Onyx, and Marble Pedestal Clock, C. 1880

French Gilt-Bronze, Champleve Enamel, Onyx, and Marble Pedestal Clock, C. 1880

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A French Gilt-Bronze, Champleve / Cloisonne Enamel, Green Onyx, and Pink Marble Pedestal Clock, C

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock, 1920
French Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock, 1920

French Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco mantel clock. Marble, onyx, brass and glass. Superb red and white marble with ochre

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass

Bronzed Art Deco Clock Set with Stylized Squirrel Sculptures and Onyx Base
Bronzed Art Deco Clock Set with Stylized Squirrel Sculptures and Onyx Base

Bronzed Art Deco Clock Set with Stylized Squirrel Sculptures and Onyx Base

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and wonderful French Art Deco clock with squirrel sculptures. If you are looking for a rare

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Spelter

French Art Deco Antelope Clock Sculpture, 1930s
French Art Deco Antelope Clock Sculpture, 1930s

French Art Deco Antelope Clock Sculpture, 1930s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco clock, France, circa 1925. Spelter, marble, onyx, brass and glass. Spelter antelope

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Spelter

Art Deco Skyscraper Four Glass Crystal French Clock
Art Deco Skyscraper Four Glass Crystal French Clock

Art Deco Skyscraper Four Glass Crystal French Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

An elegant Art Deco clock of geometric 'skyscraper' design in beautiful specimen Portoro marble

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Chrome

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Philippe Mourey
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Philippe Mourey

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Philippe Mourey

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Napoleon III French doré bronze mantel clock by Philippe H. Mourey. Fine casting of

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

French 19th Century Egyptomania Three-Piece Clock Garniture, circa 1860
French 19th Century Egyptomania Three-Piece Clock Garniture, circa 1860

French 19th Century Egyptomania Three-Piece Clock Garniture, circa 1860

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A French 19th century Egyptian Revival three-piece clock garniture The black marble and onyx

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Antique 1860s French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Clock by Menneville 'Ugo Cipriani, 1897 – 1960'
Art Deco French Clock by Menneville 'Ugo Cipriani, 1897 – 1960'

Art Deco French Clock by Menneville 'Ugo Cipriani, 1897 – 1960'

By Menneville

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and superb Art Deco clock by Menneville (Urgo Cipriani), circa 1930. It features a stylish

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20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Art Deco Large French Marble Clock in Red Onyx Marble and Portoro
Art Deco Large French Marble Clock in Red Onyx Marble and Portoro

Art Deco Large French Marble Clock in Red Onyx Marble and Portoro

Located in Prato, Tuscany

clock; it was made in France between 1930 and 1935 when Art Decò was at its height; it has a symmetrical

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

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French Onyx Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French onyx clocks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct French onyx clocks — often made from stone, onyx and metal — can elevate any home. French onyx clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. French onyx clocks made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. French onyx clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by A.D. Mougin, Hippolyte François Moreau and Alexandre Kéléty are consistently popular.

How Much are French Onyx Clocks?

French onyx clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,891, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $188,500.

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 Onyx Clocks
  • 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.