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French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock
Located in London, GB
French antique, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock. A very rare model with two good
Category
Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Rare Neoclassical Style French Giltwood Clock and Barometer Set
Located in London, GB
Rare neoclassical style French giltwood clock and barometer set
French, 19th century
Measures
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Materials
Enamel
Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
motif used in decorative arts since the time of Revolution. Clocks with butterfly decorations suggest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Rare French 18th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin Cartel Clock by Festeau le Jeune
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The clock case decorated overall with very fine ‘Vernis Martin’ lacquer paint with floral sprays
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 53.55 in W 21.26 in D 11.03 in
Rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix clock signed Alibert
Located in London, GB
Extremely rare antique French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix mantel clock signed in
Category
Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 12.5 in W 7 in D 5 in
Antique French Gothic Cartel Wall Clock - Rare - Fully restored - Henri Riondet
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A rare and superb antique French Gothic cartel clock. It is designed architecturally with twin
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 26.25 in W 11.5 in D 4.5 in
Rare Louis XVI Period Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Louis XVI period enamel and gilt bronze clock on a black marble base.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet rare horseshoe wall clock covered in original black saddle-stiched leather suspended
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute
By Jean-André Lepaute 1
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An extremely rare and important French Empire mantle clock signed by the master clock making
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Deniere
By Maison Deniere
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu Bronze and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Jean Francois Deniere
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 21.5 in W 12 in D 6 in
Süe & Mare Rare Table / Mantle Clock 1920
By Sue et Mare
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table / mantel clock in the taste of Süe & Mare, France, ca.1920. Carved rose
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass, Palmwood
Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris
Located in London, GB
A very rare French Empire ormolu mantel clock of an Astronomy Lesson. I have never seen this model
Category
Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 15.5 in W 16.75 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Sofia, BG
French mantel clock by Ferdinand Barbedienne consisting of a terminal clock in the form of a fluted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 17.33 in W 13 in D 8.67 in
Rare French Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantel Clock with Bronze Dog Figurines
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1935
Rare Art Deco mantel clock exquisitely made with marble and onyx with surreal dog
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx
Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very fine quality French late 19th century Sevres style and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Fine and Rare French Empire Clock of Cupid as Magician Uncovering Flaming Hearts
Located in London, GB
Fine and rare French Empire ormolu clock of Cupid as magician, uncovering flaming hearts with the 3
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 18 in W 12 in D 4.5 in
A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Rare French 18th-Century Doré Bronze Mantel Clock Attributed to Robert Osmond
Category
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 26.5 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Rare Skyscraper Rouge Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock
By Bonnet and Pottier
Located in Norwich, GB
A rare skyscraper rouge marble Art Deco mantel clock.
A rare and unusual Art Deco Skyscraper
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass XXL Table Clock by Boris Tabacoff
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Huge clock designed by French designer Boris Tabacoff, who also created the famous Sphère Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Plexiglass
H 20.87 in W 14.77 in D 8.27 in
Rare Louis XV Style "Elephant" Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze "Pendule à l'éléphant" mantel clock , the enamel dial
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Allegorical French Empire Clock Referred to as "The Library Clock"
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare model of a French Empire clock in gilded bronze called The Library, featuring a boy and a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
This Fine french four glass mantel clock has a beautifully gilded case with thick bevelled glass
Category
Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu
A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine
By Lepine
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of late 18th century to early 19th century French gilt bronze clock and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Rare 20th Century Art Deco Mantel Clock with Adjacent Lamps
Located in Hampstead, QC
A rare and magnificent Art Deco mantel pendulum clock with side-by-side lights. The case and base
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Located in London, GB
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
French, 19th Century
Height
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu
Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils
By Jean-François Denière
Located in London, GB
Rare orientalist gilt bronze mantel clock by Denière et Fils
French, circa 1830
Measures: Height
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful Royal Vienna type porcelain boudoir clock featuring a classical maiden seated on a rock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
France that was the birthplace of many of the most prestigious clockmakers.
Marti exhibited his clocks
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
containing female classical masks. The clock rests on six circular gadrooned feet decorated with acanthus
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The highest quality late French Empire/Charles X mantle clock in terms of bronze casting, chasing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Exceptionally Rare, Monumental Scale Bank Clock by Jean Deste a Paris.
Located in Southampton, GB
An exceptionally rare opportunity to own a completely one-off clock.
Previously encased in the wall
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Art Deco Bulle Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, 1930s
Located in London, GB
A Art Deco modernist Bulle clock by P.M.Favre. One of the first battery operated clocks of the 1930
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass
Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual
By Lerolle Freres
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rare Bronze Cartel Clock Wall Sconce, Lerolle Freres, Paris
A large and impressive French Cartel
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Rare Stainless Steel Table Clock, 1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Striking mid-century table clock, France, circa 1970. This elegant brushed stainless steel table
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Palatial & Rare Napoleon III French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock, Detouche
By C. Detouche
Located in New York, NY
A Palatial and Extremely Rare Napoleon III French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Regulateur de Parquet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 81 in W 50 in D 19 in
Rare 19th Century Ormolu Elephant Clock in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
An important mantle Clock 'à l'éléphant'
in the Louis XV style.
Constructed from gilt, hand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Very fine and rare green onyx, porcelain, cloisonné enamel and ormolu mantel clock
French, Late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu
Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, rare and perfectly running Art Deco clock with polar theme.
If you are looking for a rare
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass
H 12.2 in W 29.6 in D 7.9 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this handcrafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 26.5 in W 11.7 in D 4.5 in
A Rare Bourdon and Richards Clock Barometer
Located in Amersham, GB
A very rare 19th century drum cased clock barometer, by Bourdon and Richards, Paris. This clocks
Category
Antique 1850s French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
French Empire Mantel Clock of Two Cupids Signed Coeur
Located in London, GB
exceptionally rare French Empire mantel clock of two cupids signed Coeur fils Rue St Honore No 140
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Rare 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Inclined Plane Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An extremely rare Louis XVI mantel clock 'a cremaillere', a movement driven by its own weight
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 11.23 in W 26.38 in D 5.12 in
Rare Monumental Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Jules Graux of Paris
By Japy Frères, Jean Didier Debut, Graux Marly
Located in London, GB
supreme quality, the mantle clock constructed from white Carrara marble, rising from ormolu supports and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and very rare French Directoire or Empire clock in patinated bronze and the finest
Category
Antique 1790s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme
By Japy Frères
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, perfectly running and sculptural, French Art Deco marble pendulum clock.
Movement: Japy
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal
H 9.3 in W 21.2 in D 5.9 in
French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An rare model French Empire mantle clock featuring a classical urn with dragon handles. The clock
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860
By Maison Deniere
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare & fabulous Antique Napoleon lll clock garniture with incredible quality bronze sculptures
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 22 in W 17 in D 8.5 in
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8
Category
Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.75 in
Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870
By Susse Freres
Located in Austin, TX
This rare French set features a bronze clock with statue and two matching candelabras. The bases
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting "Venus Guided by Love" by Lesieur
By Pierre Lesieur
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An important and rare French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock depicting "Venus Guided by Love
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Alphonse Alph Giroux, Signed, circa 1860
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Austin, TX
Amazing and rare 19th century French gilt bronze clock surmounted by two finely crafted cherubs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar
Located in London, GB
bearing Drocourt’s stamp and number
We are pleased to offer this fine and very rare carriage clock of
Category
Antique 1870s French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
"Parrots & Flowering Branches", Rare, Fine Art Deco Glass Clock by Maurice Model
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Virtually glowing as light passes through its satiny glass, this highly rare Art Deco clock by
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass
H 6.75 in W 4.75 in D 1.5 in
Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock, circa 1935
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
One of the more rare Bakelite French clocks we have in stock. This clock has a wonderful Bakelite
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Longcase Clock, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Boleslaw Danikowski, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, rare oak longcase clock. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Ceramic face by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
H 82.68 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
A Rare 18th Century Ormolu Desk Clock by Etienne Le Noir, Paris
By Etienne LeNoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French Louis XV ormolu bronze clock, crafted by Etienne Le Noir A Paris in the 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Fine and Rare 19th Century French or Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantle
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare late 19th century French or Russian malachite and mercury gilt bronze mantle
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
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
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Bronze
H 4.5 in W 4.2 in D 1.52 in
Paul Frey Miniature 18-Karat Gold and Jade Clock
By Paul Frey
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptionally rare objet d'art, this opulent and incredibly rare French miniature clock is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold, Bronze
Chinese Market Champleve Enamel Carriage Clock by L. Vrard & Co
Located in Newark, England
Extremely Rare French Champleve Carriage Clock for the Chinese Market
From our Carriage Clock
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Carriage Clocks and Travel ...
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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Rare French Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare French clocks available for sale. The range of distinct rare French clocks — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. Rare French clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Empire and Louis XVI rare French clocks are consistently popular styles. ATO, Hermès and Ferdinand Berthoud each produced beautiful rare French clocks that are worth considering.
How Much are Rare French Clocks?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,014, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $134,486 highest priced.
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 Rare French Clocks
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check 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, 2022How 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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