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Ormolu and Patinated Bronze French Directoire Striking Clock, c1790
Ormolu and Patinated Bronze French Directoire Striking Clock, c1790

Ormolu and Patinated Bronze French Directoire Striking Clock, c1790

Located in valatie, NY

This graceful gilt bronze striking clock is from France’s Directoire period. The clocks white

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Skeleton Clock of Ormolu and Marble from Directoire Period
19th Century French Skeleton Clock of Ormolu and Marble from Directoire Period

19th Century French Skeleton Clock of Ormolu and Marble from Directoire Period

Located in London, GB

A symbolic skeleton clock from the French Directoire period. A rectangular Carrara marble plinth

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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock by Mongin, Paris
Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock by Mongin, Paris

Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock by Mongin, Paris

By Mongin 1

Located in Norwich, GB

French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock Rounded arched pillared case with fine ormolu floral

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Antique 1840s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

A Fine Late 19th Century French Le Roy and Fils Ormolu Mantel Clock
A Fine Late 19th Century French Le Roy and Fils Ormolu Mantel Clock

A Fine Late 19th Century French Le Roy and Fils Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Fine Late 19th Century French Le Roy and Fils Ormolu Mantel Clock The ornate case in the Louis

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Onyx and Ormolu Clock Garniture in the Egyptian Manner
19th Century French Onyx and Ormolu Clock Garniture in the Egyptian Manner

19th Century French Onyx and Ormolu Clock Garniture in the Egyptian Manner

By Leon Pilet

Located in London, GB

figural ormolu relief borders; the twin train clock, striking on a bell has a circular dial with the hours

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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris
Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris

By Etienne Maxant

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

drawing room, or as the centerpiece of an antique collection, this French Empire-style bronze ormolu clock

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

A Louis XVI Style Ormolu Cartel Clock
A Louis XVI Style Ormolu Cartel Clock

A Louis XVI Style Ormolu Cartel Clock

Located in Sheffield, MA

With a circular white enamel dial, surmounted by swags and ending with a woman’s face. Morbiere Movement

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Restauration Ormolu, Patinated Bronze mantel clock
Restauration Ormolu, Patinated Bronze mantel clock

Restauration Ormolu, Patinated Bronze mantel clock

By Empire Art Products Co.

Located in New York, NY

Patinated Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Mantel Clock Restauration Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Rococo Style
19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Rococo Style

19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Rococo Style

Located in London, GB

An Elegant Mantle Clock In the Louis XV Manner The clock and its plinth executed in gilt bronze in

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in Norwich, GB

French white marble and Ormolu mantel clock by Samuel Marti. White marble case with stepped

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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century
French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century

French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Early 19th century French Empire period marble and ormolu clock. French Carrara marble Portico

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

French Mid-19th Century, Louis XVI St. Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Clock
French Mid-19th Century, Louis XVI St. Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Clock

French Mid-19th Century, Louis XVI St. Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most exquisite French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and white Carrara marble clock. The

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mantel Clock and Candelabra Garniture Set. The finely chased ormolu clock body, with its original two

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c
French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c

French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c

Located in valatie, NY

This handsome bronze mantel clock is from the French Empire period with a standing figure placing

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock by Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie.
19th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock by Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie.

19th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock by Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie.

By Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french Louis XVI ormolu gilt bronze mantel clock by Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Metal, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set Retailed by Tiffany & Co
French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set Retailed by Tiffany & Co

French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set Retailed by Tiffany & Co

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and supremely refined large French Louis XVI style Ormolu and White Marble Clock

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A French 19th century Belle Epoque Period marble and Ormolu clock garniture set
A French 19th century Belle Epoque Period marble and Ormolu clock garniture set

A French 19th century Belle Epoque Period marble and Ormolu clock garniture set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

marble and Ormolu clock garniture set. This stunning garniture set consists of a clock and a pair of

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock
French Louis XVI Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock

French Louis XVI Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and very high quality French mid-19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

The central circular dial surmounted by two love birds, the lower section with two cherubs on either side, and decorated with garlands of flowers and scrolling features throughout.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Neo-Gothic antique three piece ormolu clock set
Neo-Gothic antique three piece ormolu clock set

Neo-Gothic antique three piece ormolu clock set

Located in London, GB

The central clock with dial to the center, displaying hours in individual plaques in Roman numerals

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XV. st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Rouge

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Malachite Column Mantel Clock
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Malachite Column Mantel Clock

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Malachite Column Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Louis XVI style ormolu mounted malachite column mantel clock. French, late 19th century. Measures

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock "Pouring Wine"
Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock "Pouring Wine"

Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock "Pouring Wine"

Located in Tarzana, CA

A fine Early 19th century French Empire ormolu bronze mantel clock. Depicting a winged cherub

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Boulle Clock

French Boulle Clock

Located in New York, NY

Important French Boulle and ormolu table clock with all-over brass inlay. Face inset with numbers

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Fine French Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Fine French Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

Fine French Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

A fine late 19th century large white marble and ormolu mantel clock with a finely cast and

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Statuary Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set by Samuel Marti
French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set by Samuel Marti

French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set by Samuel Marti

By S. Marti & Cie

Located in Miami, FL

French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set by Samuel Marti. Samuel Marti et Cie

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Ormolu Mantle Clock, Louis XVI Style
19th Century Ormolu Mantle Clock, Louis XVI Style

19th Century Ormolu Mantle Clock, Louis XVI Style

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th century Louis XVI style gilded Bacchus influenced ormolu mantel (fireplace

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, White Carrara Marble and Crystal Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, White Carrara Marble and Crystal Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, White Carrara Marble and Crystal Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most exquisite French mid-19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, white Carrara marble and crystal

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Sleigh Form Ormolu and Onyx Antique Mantel Clock

Sleigh Form Ormolu and Onyx Antique Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This beautiful and unusual clock is formed as an ormolu sleigh, which is set upon a rectangular

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine
French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine

French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Gorgeous French Empire antique clock set - Mantle clock is flanked by two bronze urns on

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Vintage 1910s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Other

Antique Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Chinoiserie Elephant Clock
Antique Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Chinoiserie Elephant Clock

Antique Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Chinoiserie Elephant Clock

By Samson Porcelain Factory 1

Located in London, GB

Antique Samson porcelain and ormolu Chinoiserie elephant clock French, Late 19th Century Height

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Neoclassical 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Lyre Clock
Neoclassical 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Lyre Clock

Neoclassical 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Lyre Clock

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical 18th Century ormolu and marble lyre clock French, Louis XVI period Height 64m, width

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock
19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock

19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock. Having

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

By Gavelle l'ainé à Paris

Located in Montreal, QC

A Louis XVI ormolu and marble portico clock, the enameled dial with Roman numerals, and subsidiary

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock
Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu mounted malachite allegorical mantel clock French, early 19th century

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock
Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock

Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Baroque style bronze and ormolu cherub mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820
Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820

Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820

By Le Roi

Located in Greven, DE

Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque - In the study room Paris fire-gilt bronze, enamel Empire around

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock
A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock

A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock, comprising a central drum-shaped clock with a

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clock
French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clock

French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clock

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau bronze dore grandfather clock with marble & onyx pedestal top and base. *Not

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Clocks

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock
19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock

19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful French 19th century gilded ormolu mantel clock, having a putti mounted to the top

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Goddess 'Ceres'
Antique French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Goddess 'Ceres'

Antique French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Goddess 'Ceres'

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Madrid, ES

delicately hand-painted enamel face of this lovely ormolu clock, with a sheaf of wheat, holding a scythe

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock
Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock

Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock, circa 1830, the circular dial with strike on

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Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Large Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture
19th Century Large Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture

19th Century Large Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Elegant antique clock garniture set, crafted from striking pink-veined marble and adorned with

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock
Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock

Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Lomita, CA

This is a wonderful Napoleon III ormolu mantle clock from the estate of a Los Angeles collector

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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French Ormolu Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French ormolu clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French ormolu clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ormolu and bronze. There are all kinds of French ormolu clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XVI, Empire and neoclassical French ormolu clocks are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French ormolu clocks over the years, but those made by Japy Frères, Raingo Frères and Samuel Marti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Ormolu Clocks?

Prices for French ormolu clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French ormolu clocks begin at $195 and can go as high as $1,919,381, while the average can fetch as much as $8,379.

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 Ormolu Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ormolu furniture refers to the ornate decoration typically applied to French antique furniture. The decoration is made out of bronze and is then covered with 18 to 24 karat gold. You can shop a collection of ormolu furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An ormolu clock is a timepiece surrounded by gilding, metal covered with a thin layer of gold. The clocks are usually very ornate and designed for display on a mantel or table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ormolu 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.