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French Station Clock

Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France
By Bodet
Located in Antwerp, BE
equipping French and Belgium stations for their big clocks for several decades. They inform travelers of the
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Plastic, Lucite

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France
By Brillie
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage French station - Railway - Factory Brillie clock. The frame is metal with glass - The
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France
By Brillie
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage French station - railway - factory brillie clock with glass and lighting The frame is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Aluminum

Unique Art Nouveau L'ecole Nancy Style Carved Wall Clock Thermometer & Barometer
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, good size Art Nouveau wall clock. This antique weather station hand carved
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
A combined timepiece, weather station and globe desk piece industrial clock. Constructed of onyx
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Antique 1880s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze

Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
World War I French aviation altimeter made by Naudet & Co. Antique French aviation altimeter
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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Handsome French Cast Bronze Train Station Clock Face
Located in San Francisco, CA
The openwork clock face with large Roman numerals attached to double perimeter rings.
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Pair of Marble Cassolettes Sanguine and Verde Alpi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of the fireplace mantel in pairs or one on each side next to a clock or a pendulum clock (we also
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookends

Materials

Marble

Concerto after Arman, Limited Edition, Plate Number 30 for Rosenthal
By Arman, Limoges, Theodore Haviland
Located in North Hollywood, CA
after Arman, Limited Edition, Plate Number 30 Porcelain platter for Haviland Limoges, made in France
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Late 20th Century French Modern Contemporary Art

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Porcelain

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Located in Lisse, NL
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Late 19th Century Model of a Circular Staircase from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century industrial model of spiral staircase. Both understated and a conversation piece, the steps and circular base are a warm, honey-toned wood that complements the dark ...
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Architectural Elements

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Monumental Oak Spiral Staircase With Massive Oak Trunk in One Piece ± 450 cm
Located in Baambrugge, NL
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Stairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

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1970's British Yellow Illumination & White AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating. Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our...
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Vintage 1970s English Industrial Wall Clocks

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Telechron Model 7H141 Lucite & Brass Electric Desk Clock
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Lucite and brass Telechron Model 7H141 Electric desk clock featuring a brass face with a bubble glass front fitted inside a highly polished square acrylic block with brass feet....
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Vintage 1940s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Important Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Bookcase Desk Desk-Chair & Filing Cabinet
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique museum quality, 4-piece Parisian Art Nouveau office furniture set. As far as we know, this is the most complete, Louis Majorelle office furniture set that has been offered in...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

Midcentury Rare Wall Clock Krups, Space Age Style, Germany, 1970s
By Krups
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - space age style
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Plastic

Early 20th Century Spiral Wooden Staircase from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
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1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks

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19th century hand-painted mercury thermometer/barometer, made by Bianchi
Located in Oostende, BE
This hand-painted mercury thermometer/barometer dates from the first half of the 19th century. It was made by Bianchi, as can be read at the top of the thermometer. Very rare! Bart...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Antiquities

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning 1980s sunburst starburst wall clock. Made of some kind of polystyrene foam, gilded, with a china clock. working condition. Will look great on your wall. Nice working conditi...
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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John Pearson Style of, an Arts & Crafts Copper Wall Clock with Repousse Flowers
By John Pearson
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts copper chiming wall clock in the style of John Pearson with hand formed stylised floral repousse work to the face depicting a large flower flanked by flower buds wit...
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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Wall Clocks

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Copper

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1930's French Brillie Walnut Railroad Station Clock
Located in Nashville, TN
French Walnut Railway clock from the 1930's. Painted metal far and Mahogany Case. One arm has been
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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

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Metal

Double Side Vintage French Ato Brillie Station Railway Clock Industrial
By Leon Ato
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Wall Clocks

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Vintage French Ato Brillie Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Double Side
By ATO
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage French station - railway - factory ato clock. Double-sided with glass and lighting
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Wall Clocks

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Kirby Beard Silvered Bronze Weather Station
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1950s French Clocks

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Located in Monterey, CA
French watchmaker and mechanic. He is best known for providing railway station in France and Romania with
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

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Metal

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Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

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Steel

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Located in London, GB
form French Brillie working station clock. Encased in a cast metal supporting frame, hinged door which
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Double Faced French Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Face Train Station Clock. New motor. Works perfectly
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Vintage 1960s French Clocks

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Plexiglass

Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Train Station Clock which is double sided and has a new electric motor.
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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

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Steel

Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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French Double Faced Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Free Standing Double Faced Clock with Aluminum Case on Steel Base with New Motors.
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Vintage 1950s French Clocks

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Steel, Aluminum

Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Train Station Clock, working condition with new motor. Fantastic Original Patina
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Iron

French Double Face Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1960s French Clocks

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Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Electrical Motor
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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1960's French Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Train Station Clock with a new electric motor. Wall mounting attachments
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Vintage 1960s French Wall Clocks

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Aluminum

1960's French Train Station Clock
1960's French Train Station Clock
H 33 in W 33 in D 7 in
Double Face Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful double face train station clock. New motor and new paint
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Vintage 1950s French Wall Clocks

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Steel

Double Faced Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale train station clock by Bodet. Circa 1960 This clock was manufactured from the famous
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Vintage 1960s French Modern More Clocks

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Aluminum

Double Faced Train Station Clock
Double Faced Train Station Clock
H 36 in W 31 in D 10 in
Bakelite Double Face Station Clock
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual ceiling mount clock with simple face and hands
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Vintage 1930s French Wall Clocks

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Bakelite Double Face Station Clock
Bakelite Double Face Station Clock
H 38.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in
‘Cube’ desk clock & weather-station by Hermès, Paris.
Located in London, GB
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Double Sided Industrial Clock from a Railway Station
Located in Culver City, CA
Double sided industrial clock from a railway station, original mount, clean, simple face.
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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

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Metal

French "Brillie" Clocks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two "Brillie" Clocks with new motors -one from Train Station Dia. 24" Depth 5" -one
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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

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Steel

Double Sided Station Clock by Brille, circa 1940s
By Brillie
Located in Gloucester, GB
Double sided station clock by Brille, circa 1940s - Steel casing with original grey hammerite
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Wall Clocks

Garnier Wall Clock
Located in Fayetteville, AR
railway station clocks and produced them into the early twentieth century. Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

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Brass, Steel, Enamel

Garnier Wall Clock
Garnier Wall Clock
H 4 in Dm 15 in
Antique Ebonised Gilt Bronze Chiming Mantel Clock c1860
Located in London, GB
supplied a clock for the town's police station in 1855 as well as another for the Globe Hotel, which had
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Clocks

1930s Art Deco Chrome Barometer and Clock
By Lancel Paris
Located in Devon, England
Delightful little 1930s Art Deco chrome desk top clock and weather station. For it's size it's
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

1930s Art Deco Chrome Barometer and Clock
1930s Art Deco Chrome Barometer and Clock
H 4.93 in W 9.45 in D 1.97 in
‘Cube’ time piece by Hermès.
Located in London, GB
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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

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Bronze

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Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French train station clock surround has been hand-carved from beautiful European Oak
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Architectural Elements

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Oak

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
French work station concole used by clock maker
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Steel

Work Station Console
Work Station Console
H 36 in W 59 in D 27 in
Antique Print of the Railway Station in Le Havre, France by Chabat, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Canvas, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Marquetry Marble-Top Bombe Commodes Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
than most antique nightstands, making them more useful with lamps, docking stations, alarm clocks and
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Night Stands

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A Large British Sailor's Woolwork (woolie) Picture of the Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
/> He did so out of uniform, hoping to remain inconspicuous, whilst Aurora remained on station
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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

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Art Deco Bulle Wall Station Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
This clock was produced in the years 1920s by Bulle Clock in France. Patented in France by Maurice
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Clocks

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Steel

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France
By Brillie
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage French station - Railway - Factory Brillie clock The frame is metal with glass - The
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Double Faced Train Station Clock
By Bodet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Clocks

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Double Faced Train Station Clock
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H 36 in W 31 in D 10 in
Vintage French Brillie Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France
By Brillie
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wall Clocks

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Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage 1890 French station - railway. The frame is metal - The faces are painted. Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Wall Clocks

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Metal

Double Sided Zinc Station Clock by Brillie, Circa 1920s
By Brillie
Located in Gloucester, GB
Double sided zinc station clock by Brillie, Circa 1920s - Zinc casing - Tin dials - Glass
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Wall Clocks

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Zinc

French Industrial Brass Clock, Barometer Station Animated Steam Boiler
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
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Bronze

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Located in Prato, Tuscany
mantel in pairs or one on each side next to a clock or a pendulum clock (we also suggest the bookend
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Antique F Parker & Sons Ltd Claw & Ball Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Stool
By William Parker
Located in GB
or Clock House as it was known by the family) in Hayes, midway between Wycombe and London. Harry
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French Station Clock
Located in New York, NY
French train station clock. Clock is in working condition and has been modified to run off of
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Early 20th Century French Clocks

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Iron

French Station Clock
Located in New York, NY
lovely graphic old painted metal clock
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french station clock face
Located in Norwalk, CT
large station clock face with weighted hands
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Steel

French Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful example of a French train station clock, c. 1935. Measuring 26" in diameter, it is just
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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

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Wood

French Walnut Station Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
The wall mounted clock with a circular molded frame surrounding a glazed aperture centering a brass
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Metal

French Two Face Station Clock
Located in New York, NY
aged copper case
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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

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Copper

Train station clock face
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oversized clock face from a train station in southern France
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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

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Metal

Painted metal Station Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
2 sided French painted station clock. Was electric, but presently is not working as wiring is
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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

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Metal

Painted metal Station Clock
Painted metal Station Clock
H 38 in Dm 27.5 in
Early 1900s French Train Station Clock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

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Metal

Kirby Beard clock Weather station
By Kirby Beard & Co
Located in New York, NY
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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By Bodet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent vintage French large train platform station clock by Bodet circa 1960s, manufactured by
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Steel

Bodet Station Clock Large Industrial Wall Clock Loft Style, French, 1960s
By Bodet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent vintage French large train platform station clock by Bodet circa 1960s, manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s French Industrial Wall Clocks

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Steel

1900s, French Large Iron Train Station Clock Face
Located in Roubaix, FR
Rare Geny Nancy 1900s, French large iron train station clock face, original metal hands, original
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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Wall Clocks

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Iron

Rare Cartier Clock Barometer Weather Station
Located in New York, NY
Super Rare Cartier desk clock with 5 functions Clock. The clock is perfect for a desk or bedside
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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

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Silver Plate

Rare Hermes -Dupre lafon weather station Clock
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Rare Hermes Weather station has a Clock , Barometer, Calendar, thermometer and Compass. This
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Vintage 1950s French Clocks

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Gold Plate, Brass

French Factory Lepaute Ato Brillie Station Railway Clock, Industrial
By Jean-André Lepaute 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Factory Lepaute Station Railway Clock, Industrial Vintage French Station - Railway
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Wall Clocks

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Aluminum

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French Station Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French station clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each French station clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the French station clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French station clock bearing mid-century modern, Art Nouveau or industrial hallmarks is very popular. Brillie, Arman and Bodet each produced at least one beautiful French station clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Station Clock?

Prices for a French station clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $357 and can go as high as $4,417, while the average can fetch as much as $3,015.

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 Station 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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