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French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock
French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock

Located in London, GB

French antique, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock.

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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Rare Neoclassical Style French Giltwood Clock and Barometer Set
Rare Neoclassical Style French Giltwood Clock and Barometer Set

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: Height 90cm, width 38cm, depth 12cm This duo comprises a wall clock and barometer,...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock
Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Gilt and patinated bronze. The original movement has been cleaned and revised and is in perfect working condition (runs for around one week). Overall authentic condition with its ori...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Perpetual Calendar Mantel Clock, 1830s, Rare Features
French Antique Perpetual Calendar Mantel Clock, 1830s, Rare Features

French Antique Perpetual Calendar Mantel Clock, 1830s, Rare Features

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Brocot type suspension very rare early 30 day perpetual slander clock with moon phase, barometer and Fahrenheit and Centigrade thermometers. Strikes on bell. In running order but can...

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Antique 1830s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Other

A Very Rare Large 19th Century Bronze French Garniture Clock Set
A Very Rare Large 19th Century Bronze French Garniture Clock Set

A Very Rare Large 19th Century Bronze French Garniture Clock Set

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare 19th Century French well cast bronze clock garniture set of grand proportions, exceptional quality, fully restored and polished.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Rare French 18th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin Cartel Clock by Festeau le Jeune
Rare French 18th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin Cartel Clock by Festeau le Jeune

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 and garlands. The waisted case with pierced foliate bronze mounts and surmounted by a...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix clock signed Alibert
Rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix clock signed Alibert

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 the bronze Alibert with two tune musical base also signed Alibert.

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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Louis XVI Period Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock
Rare Louis XVI Period Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock

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.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s
Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s

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 by brass hanging ring with hands and numbers in bronze which evoke farrier nails. C...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute
Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

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 dynasty of Jean-Andre Lepaute and his brother Jean-Baptiste Lepaute.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Eugene Bagues Dark and Bright Bronze French Cartel Clock with Putti
Rare Eugene Bagues Dark and Bright Bronze French Cartel Clock with Putti

Rare Eugene Bagues Dark and Bright Bronze French Cartel Clock with Putti

By Maison Baguès

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional 1920s French bronze cartel clock by Eugène Baguès is a masterful expression of Parisian decorative arts, combining the theatrical richness of the Louis XV revival wi...

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures
19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures

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 column in white marble and decorated with three figures in gilded bronze: satyr ch...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare French Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantel Clock with Bronze Dog Figurines
Rare French Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantel Clock with Bronze Dog Figurines

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 figurines in contrasting poses. Original patination. Statement piece.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Garniture Clock Set
A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Garniture Clock Set

A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Garniture Clock Set

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare and fine 19th Century French marble and bronze garniture clock set of exceptional quality, well cast with stunning patination, fully restored, polished and in full workin...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set
Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set

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 a pair of four branch candelabra, each with ram's head and female mask mounts, dra...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass XXL Table Clock, Signed Tabacoff
Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass XXL Table Clock, Signed Tabacoff

Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass XXL Table Clock, Signed Tabacoff

By Boris Tabacoff

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Huge clock designed by French designer Boris Tabacoff, who also created the famous Sphère Chair. The clock is made of plexiglass that was cut by laser. It is signed: Tabacoff 1976, J...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Plexiglass

Rare Skyscraper Rouge Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock
Rare Skyscraper Rouge Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock

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.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Rare Louis XV Style "Elephant" Bronze Mantel Clock
Rare Louis XV Style "Elephant" Bronze Mantel Clock

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 signed: "Mafson" à Paris" This beautiful example was made in the late 19th century...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

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 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine
A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine

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 Barometer set by Jean Antoine Lepine.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock
An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock

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 panels and doors. the eight day movement with visible jewelled Brocot escapement is m...

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu

Empire French bronze clock around 1810-20 extremely rare
Empire French bronze clock around 1810-20 extremely rare

Empire French bronze clock around 1810-20 extremely rare

Located in Berlin, DE

French bronze pendulum clock with patinated female figure Attributed to Gérard-Jean Galle, Height: 59 cm. Width: 38 cm. Depth: 19.5 cm. Empire 1804-1815 Eight-da...

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Antique Early 1800s Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare "Japonism" earthenware mantel clock from Vieillard manufactory, circa 1880
Rare "Japonism" earthenware mantel clock from Vieillard manufactory, circa 1880

Rare "Japonism" earthenware mantel clock from Vieillard manufactory, circa 1880

By Amedee de Caranza

Located in Paris, FR

A polychrome earthenware mantel clock made by the Jules Vieillard & Cie manufactory in Bordeaux, circa 1880. An identical clock is held in the collections of the Museum of Decora...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Earthenware

French Gilt Waterfall Clock Henry Dasson 1843
French Gilt Waterfall Clock Henry Dasson 1843

French Gilt Waterfall Clock Henry Dasson 1843

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A rare French 'waterfall clock' with a silk suspension pendulum action Has a unique waterfall feature with water spurting from the mouth of the lions mask Intricately cast with gilt ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils
Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils

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 54cm, width 40cm, depth 18cm This beautiful mantel clock is crafted from gilt br...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock
Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock

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. She is holding a dove and is surrounded by delicate flowers. The tiny French move...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock
An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Amersham, GB

An exquisite Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze cartel clock. The eight-day two train bell striking movement, with vertically planted platform cylinder escapement and stamped w...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock
Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock

Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The circular white-enameled dial signed ”Detour Paris” with Roman hours and Arabic quarter marks, a further inner Arabic chapter ring for the day of month. Pierced gilt hands and a b...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus
Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus

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, and gilding. The partially clad figure of Faustulus leans into a rocky outcrop peer...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Rare Mint Antique 1900 French Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Rare Mint Antique 1900 French Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Rare Mint Antique 1900 French Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Rare Mint Original 1900 French Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock This rare French Industrial Waterwheel Clock (circa 1900) is a masterpiece of horological engineering...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual
Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

By Lerolle Freres

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare Bronze Cartel Clock Wall Sconce, Lerolle Freres, Paris A large and impressive French Cartel Clock having four candlestick arms.

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Palatial & Rare Napoleon III French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock, Detouche
Palatial & Rare Napoleon III French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock, Detouche

Palatial & Rare Napoleon III French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock, Detouche

By C. Detouche

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Palatial and Extremely Rare Napoleon III French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Regulateur de Parquet Clock by Louis-Constantin Detouche, Paris, Circa 1850 An exceptional testament to...

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

Mid 20th Century Large Scale French Metal Clock Face
Mid 20th Century Large Scale French Metal Clock Face

Mid 20th Century Large Scale French Metal Clock Face

Located in Dallas, TX

Interesting and rare French metal clock face made of steel. A fabulous decorative element.

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Mid-20th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock

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 19th Century Height 64cm, diameter 23cm This beautiful piece is an exceptionally ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Art Deco Rare Modernist Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, France, c1930s
Art Deco Rare Modernist Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, France, c1930s

Art Deco Rare Modernist Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, France, c1930s

By P.M. Favre

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this super rare Art Deco modernist Bulle clock by P.M.Favre. One of the first battery operated clocks of the 1930s. The frosted glass case has etched styliz...

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier
Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier

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, large and sculptural antique clock to grace your living space then this striking sp...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880. If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this ha...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Inclined Plane Mantel Clock
Rare 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Inclined Plane Mantel Clock

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, where the moving drum barrel is running down an inclined white marble base (runs for ab...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Mantel Clock by Achille Brocot, Black Marble & Gilt Bronze
French Mantel Clock by Achille Brocot, Black Marble & Gilt Bronze

French Mantel Clock by Achille Brocot, Black Marble & Gilt Bronze

By Achille Brocot

Located in MADRID, ES

Impressive and rare large-scale French mantel clock dating to circa 1870, masterfully crafted in Belgian black marble with inset rouge griotte marble panels and finely cast gilt bron...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Crystal, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog
French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog

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 highly worked ormolu.

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Antique 1790s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Monumental Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Jules Graux of Paris
Rare Monumental Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Jules Graux of Paris

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

An Exhibition Quality Garniture de Cheminée By Jules Graux of Paris Of important size and supreme quality, the mantle clock constructed from white Carrara marble, rising from orm...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme
Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme

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.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock
French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860
Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860

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. You will rarely see a clock garniture with bronzes of this quality and detail. The be...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

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 day movement and keeps very good time!! This water wheel industrial clock has a big ...

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Gilt Bronze French Empire Clock Depicting An Allegory of a Library
Gilt Bronze French Empire Clock Depicting An Allegory of a Library

Gilt Bronze French Empire Clock Depicting An Allegory of a Library

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare model of a French Empire clock in gilded bronze called The Library, featuring a boy and a girl dressed in classical attire diligently studying in a library, both are sitting o...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870
Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting "Venus Guided by Love" by Lesieur
French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting "Venus Guided by Love" by Lesieur

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" featuring a case by the noted bronzier Lesieur.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Alphonse Alph Giroux, Signed, circa 1860
French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Alphonse Alph Giroux, Signed, circa 1860

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 riding a chariot drawn by a pair of wonderfully detailed goats.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

"Parrots & Flowering Branches", Rare, Fine Art Deco Glass Clock by Maurice Model
"Parrots & Flowering Branches", Rare, Fine Art Deco Glass Clock by Maurice Model

"Parrots & Flowering Branches", Rare, Fine Art Deco Glass Clock by Maurice Model

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Operating out of a short-lived studio and manufacturing facility in Verdun -- destroyed during World War II -- Model produced a number of lighting fixtures and, more rarely, desktop ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement
Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual French Directoire/ Empire clock depicting Napoleon standing among trophies of war including cannon, cannon balls, map scrolls and standards bearing eagles.

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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fine and Rare 19th Century French or Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantle
Fine and Rare 19th Century French or Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantle

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 clock

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Antique Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

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French Carriage Clock with Rare Striking
French Carriage Clock with Rare Striking

French Carriage Clock with Rare Striking

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H 7.09 in W 3.78 in D 3.27 in

French Carriage Clock with Rare Striking

Located in Amsterdam, NL

5 cm enamel dial with Arabic numerals signed Chs Grottendieck Bruxelles, blued steel pear-shaped hands, spring-driven identically signed movement with platform anchor escapement of e...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Hermes Clock
Rare Hermes Clock

Rare Hermes Clock

Unavailable

H 3 in W 3 in

Rare Hermes Clock

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Great stitched leather folding clock

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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

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Brass

Rare Antique French Rococo Metal Garniture Mantel Clock
Rare Antique French Rococo Metal Garniture Mantel Clock

Rare Antique French Rococo Metal Garniture Mantel Clock

Located in Newberry, SC

works & pendulum stamped 5120
garniture 23H x9w x 9D

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Metal

Rare French Lapis Lazuli Corniche Carriage Clock, circa 1880
Rare French Lapis Lazuli Corniche Carriage Clock, circa 1880

Rare French Lapis Lazuli Corniche Carriage Clock, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, NL

5.5-cm enamel dial with Roman nummerals and blued steel hands, subsidiary alarm below, spring-driven movement with ratchet tooth platform anchor escapement of 8-day duration, rack ha...

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Rare  Art Deco Clock 1937
Rare  Art Deco Clock 1937

Rare Art Deco Clock 1937

Unavailable

H 95.67 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in

Rare Art Deco Clock 1937

Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France

Rare Art Deco Clock 1937

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Rare Clock Face
Rare Clock Face

Rare Clock Face

Unavailable

H 69 in Dm 69 in

Rare Clock Face

Located in Stamford, CT

The clock is from a railway station in the North of France, it is painted steel with gilt numbers and hands.

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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Rare Large French Quarter Striking Morbier Wall Clock circa 1730.
Rare Large French Quarter Striking Morbier Wall Clock circa 1730.

Rare Large French Quarter Striking Morbier Wall Clock circa 1730.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

45-cm iron dial with applied brass engraved chapter ring with Roman numerals, shaped iron hands, engraved brass shutters below signed Morelle A Morbier, three train weight driven iro...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Rare Clock Face
Rare Clock Face

Rare Clock Face

Unavailable

H 69 in Dm 69 in

Rare Clock Face

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

The clock is from a railway station in the North of France, it is painted steel with gilt numbers and hands.

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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

A French Brass Lantern Clock with Rare Porcelain Dial, circa 1750
A French Brass Lantern Clock with Rare Porcelain Dial, circa 1750

A French Brass Lantern Clock with Rare Porcelain Dial, circa 1750

Located in Amsterdam, NL

14-cm porcelain dial with Roman numerals, centre with green and red foliate scrolls and leaves, fine single iron hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven posted movement with si...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Brass

A rare French Empire ormolu and marble mantel clock, Sappho, circa 1800
A rare French Empire ormolu and marble mantel clock, Sappho, circa 1800

A rare French Empire ormolu and marble mantel clock, Sappho, circa 1800

Located in Amsterdam, NL

8-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Dubuc Jeune, blued Breguet hands, 8-day spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, half hour countwheel st...

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble

Rare Large Romantic French Directoire Mantel Clock, Late 18th C
Rare Large Romantic French Directoire Mantel Clock, Late 18th C

Rare Large Romantic French Directoire Mantel Clock, Late 18th C

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H 20.87 in W 14.18 in D 5.91 in

Rare Large Romantic French Directoire Mantel Clock, Late 18th C

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Rare, large (53 cm) prestigious and high quality romantic French Directoire mantel clock with love birds, with seconds' hand and pin wheel - Verguld brons - 18e eeuw.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Solid Gold Bronze Clock Candelabra Barbedienne Signed, Paris France
Rare Solid Gold Bronze Clock Candelabra Barbedienne Signed, Paris France

Rare Solid Gold Bronze Clock Candelabra Barbedienne Signed, Paris France

By Henry Cahieux and Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

An exceptional, rare museum quality in solid gold-bronze clock and its original pair of candelabres, signed Barbedienne, 19th century, authentic, Paris.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare French porcelain and gilt bronze mantel clock by Godon
Rare French porcelain and gilt bronze mantel clock by Godon

Rare French porcelain and gilt bronze mantel clock by Godon

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H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in

Rare French porcelain and gilt bronze mantel clock by Godon

By François-Louis Godon

Located in HAARLEM, NL

The enamel dial indicating the hours, minutes and date, bears the signature Godon a Paris. It is set in a footed vase of hard-paste Paris porcelain, with angular handles. Painted wit...

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Antique 18th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare 1960's LeCoultre for Cartier Pyramid Clock
Rare 1960's LeCoultre for Cartier Pyramid Clock

Rare 1960's LeCoultre for Cartier Pyramid Clock

Located in Washington, DC

Rare 1960's LeCoultre for Cartier Pyramid Clock

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Vintage 1960s French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Louis XV Period Table Clock, François Goyer, 1750s
Rare Louis XV Period Table Clock, François Goyer, 1750s

Rare Louis XV Period Table Clock, François Goyer, 1750s

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H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Rare Louis XV Period Table Clock, François Goyer, 1750s

By François Goyer

Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

Rare Louis XV period table clock, by François Goyer, Paris 1750s. Exquisite and very rare table clock, richly ornamented with floral elements, a putto, and an allegorical figure....

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Copper

A Rare French Louis XV 8-day Lantern Clock, Lefebure A Fontainebleau circa 1740
A Rare French Louis XV 8-day Lantern Clock, Lefebure A Fontainebleau circa 1740

A Rare French Louis XV 8-day Lantern Clock, Lefebure A Fontainebleau circa 1740

By Lefebure A Fontainebleau

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

8-day weight driven pillar movement with verge escapement, count wheel half hour striking and alarm on a bell, ormolu dial and brass case, on a later bracket. 32.5-cm ornate ormolu ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'
Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'

Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'

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H 15 in W 12 in D 6 in

Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, BC

A fine and rare French Empire clock in gilded bronze. Two boys dressed in classical attire are diligently studying in a library, both are sitting in front of a clock which is integra...

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Antique 1810s French First Empire Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass, Steel, Bronze

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare French, gold bronze swinging arm clock mounted on an onyx column with gold bronze acorn finial, capitol and scrolled footed base, sitting on an onyx platform.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Rare 19th C Museum Qty Japy Freres French Bronze Clock Children Cherubs & Woman
Rare 19th C Museum Qty Japy Freres French Bronze Clock Children Cherubs & Woman

Rare 19th C Museum Qty Japy Freres French Bronze Clock Children Cherubs & Woman

Located in New York, NY

A large and impressive 19th century Museum Quality Louis XVI French ormolu, patinated bronze gilt bronze mantel clock depicting a beautiful nude woman emerging from a shell surrounde...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

"CA", France, Movement, Rare French Table Clock with Arcane Time Display
"CA", France, Movement, Rare French Table Clock with Arcane Time Display

"CA", France, Movement, Rare French Table Clock with Arcane Time Display

By Mathieu Planchon

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

"CA", France, Movement A Very rare French table clock with arcane time display "Turtoise" Case: wood, octagonal base on six gilded bun feet with outwardly dished walls to imitate a ...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Rare Clock with "Rustic Figulines" by Thomas Victor Sergent
Rare Clock with "Rustic Figulines" by Thomas Victor Sergent

Rare Clock with "Rustic Figulines" by Thomas Victor Sergent

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H 25.6 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in

Rare Clock with "Rustic Figulines" by Thomas Victor Sergent

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Paris, FR

This beautiful earthenware clock alludes to the Transition and Louis XVI gilt bronze models of the 18th century. The ornaments that sublimate the clock are worked in the manner of th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Earthenware

Rare 20th Century Art Deco Mantel Clock with Adjacent Lamps
Rare 20th Century Art Deco Mantel Clock with Adjacent Lamps

Rare 20th Century Art Deco Mantel Clock with Adjacent Lamps

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H 10.88 in W 37.25 in D 7.38 in

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.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Rare Art Deco Bulle Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, 1930s
Rare Art Deco Bulle Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, 1930s

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's. The frosted glass case has etched stylised numerals. The stepped wooden plinth ...

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Vintage 1920s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass

Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'
Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'

Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'

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H 18.9 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in

Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'

Located in HAARLEM, NL

An extremely rare French 'pendule industrial' wind mill with automaton, barometer and two thermometers, circa 1880 Description Case: brass, partly gilt, partly blued, black marble ba...

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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Rare Museum Quality Obelisk Mantel Clock with Calendar, Late 18th C
Large Rare Museum Quality Obelisk Mantel Clock with Calendar, Late 18th C

Large Rare Museum Quality Obelisk Mantel Clock with Calendar, Late 18th C

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Rare and high quality prestigious Obelisk pendule, with calendar and beautiful Ormolu ornaments, statues of 2 beautiful women, with black marble - Late 18th century. In good working ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A rare French bronze patinated metal sculptural 'Oriental' timepiece, circa 1880
A rare French bronze patinated metal sculptural 'Oriental' timepiece, circa 1880

A rare French bronze patinated metal sculptural 'Oriental' timepiece, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

8-day spring driven movement with cylinder escapement fitted in a 18-cm parasol with flower relief and applied brass Roman numerals and pierced hands, held by an elegant Japanese lad...

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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815
Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815

Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

3-cm engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals and engine turned centre, blued Breguet hands and ormolu bezel, day-going watch movement with balance, rectangular patinated bronze ca...

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar
A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

Located in London, GB

A Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock circular enamel dial against a gilt mask, The movement bearing Drocourt’s stamp and number We are pleased to offer this fine and very rare carri...

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Antique 1870s French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Rare High Quality "Vulcan Arrow Maker" French Empire Pendulum, circa 1800
Large Rare High Quality "Vulcan Arrow Maker" French Empire Pendulum, circa 1800

Large Rare High Quality "Vulcan Arrow Maker" French Empire Pendulum, circa 1800

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Rare and high quality prestigious pendulum, with theme: " Vulcan arrow maker" France, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880
An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880

An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Case: brass, partly gilt, partly blued, black marble base, masoned wind mill, rotating wind mill vanes, hinged clock case, aneroid barometer, lateral thermometers with Reaumur and Fa...

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Extremely Rare and Important, Royer a Paris Musical
Extremely Rare and Important, Royer a Paris Musical

Extremely Rare and Important, Royer a Paris Musical

Unavailable

H 26.38 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in

Extremely Rare and Important, Royer a Paris Musical

By Royer a Paris

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An extremely rare and important splendid Louis XV bronze pendulum clock “Pendule au Sanglier”, with half hour/hour self strike and musical movement with 9 tunes that activates on the...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Empire Library Pendule, Reading Child, in the Style of Claude Galle
Rare Empire Library Pendule, Reading Child, in the Style of Claude Galle

Rare Empire Library Pendule, Reading Child, in the Style of Claude Galle

By Claude Galle

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Exceptional beautiful rare French, ''Library'' in the style of Claude Galle (1759-1816).

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare High Quality "Cupid Washes the Arrow" Empire Pendulum, circa 1810
Rare High Quality "Cupid Washes the Arrow" Empire Pendulum, circa 1810

Rare High Quality "Cupid Washes the Arrow" Empire Pendulum, circa 1810

Located in Ulestraten, Limburg

Rare and high quality prestigious pendule, with theme: "Cupid washes the arrow" France, circa 1810 Power reserve: 8 day movement Striking: Half hour, one bell.       

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare Pendule "Au Bon Sauvage" Symbolizing the Man Filling the Drum
Very Rare Pendule "Au Bon Sauvage" Symbolizing the Man Filling the Drum

Very Rare Pendule "Au Bon Sauvage" Symbolizing the Man Filling the Drum

By Blanc Fils, Palais Royale 1

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very rare pendule 'Au Bon Sauvage' symbolizing the man filling the drum with (possibly) coffee beans, circa 1800. These pendule clocks from this short "Directoire" period are ve...

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Bras-en-l'air
Bras-en-l'air

Bras-en-l'air

Unavailable

H 17 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

Bras-en-l'air

By Russo

Located in London, Nottinghill

A rare and interesting French Clock, circa 1870, in which the time is indicated by a guilt young girl who is slowly raising her arms and then letting them fall.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Rare Hermes Clock And Barometer Set
Rare Hermes Clock And Barometer Set

Rare Hermes Clock And Barometer Set

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Rare matching set of portholes. The clock is made by Jaeger Le Coultre

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Vintage 1950s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare French farmhouse buffet with Clock in the Louis XV Style, circa 1770
Rare French farmhouse buffet with Clock in the Louis XV Style, circa 1770

Rare French farmhouse buffet with Clock in the Louis XV Style, circa 1770

Located in London, GB

This fine and original piece is made predominantly of oak with burl elm panels, having secondary inlay and stringing of fruitwood, boxwood and ebony. The cabinet work and hand carvin...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Elm, Oak

Highly Decorative French Church Clock Face
Highly Decorative French Church Clock Face

Highly Decorative French Church Clock Face

Unavailable

H 52.76 in Dm 52.76 in

Highly Decorative French Church Clock Face

Located in Walkertshofen, Bavaria

A rare French backside illuminated church clock face.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Sheet Metal

Relide French Four Time Zone Sided Clock Rare
Relide French Four Time Zone Sided Clock Rare

Relide French Four Time Zone Sided Clock Rare

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H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Relide French Four Time Zone Sided Clock Rare

By Relide Co

Located in Westport, CT

French Relide co Gilt ,four sided,four time zone Quartz battery operated all original beveled glass Clock Rare ,One side clock open like a door to change battery and set times,heavy...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Metal

Exceptional & Rare 19th Century French Cavalry Horse Tack  Clock
Exceptional & Rare 19th Century French Cavalry Horse Tack  Clock

Exceptional & Rare 19th Century French Cavalry Horse Tack Clock

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

The casing consists of full dress horse tack, including stirrups and embellished bits. The clock is a fine French 8 day miniature time piece and includes the winding key. Clocks of ...

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Fine and Rare Charles X 18th Century French Mantel Clock
Fine and Rare Charles X 18th Century French Mantel Clock

Fine and Rare Charles X 18th Century French Mantel Clock

Located in Middleburg, VA

Fine and Rare Charles X 18th Century French Mantel Clock.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Charles X Clocks

Rare and Unusual 19th Century French Wall Clock
Rare and Unusual 19th Century French Wall Clock

Rare and Unusual 19th Century French Wall Clock

Located in Milford, NH

French wall clock in an unusual and appealing style. A Paris movement that runs for 8 days. Silvered Roman numeral dial with pierced center. The dial supported by a winged angel hold...

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Rare Period French Empire Urn Formed Porcelain Clock with Zodiac
Rare Period French Empire Urn Formed Porcelain Clock with Zodiac

Rare Period French Empire Urn Formed Porcelain Clock with Zodiac

Located in Essex, MA

Period First Empire Porcelain Clock. Neoclassical Double Handled Urn in High Burnished Fire Gold. Pair of Winged Victories or Nikes Presenting Enameled Clock Face. Rare Sunburst C...

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Antique 19th Century Clocks

French Faience Mantle Clock
French Faience Mantle Clock

French Faience Mantle Clock

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H 19 in W 17 in D 10 in

French Faience Mantle Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

Rare French faience mantle clock from the St. Clement Faiencerie.( East of France) This grand specimen is in perfect condition and is in running order.

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20th Century French Clocks

Exceptional and Rare Early 19th Century French Sunburst Clock
Exceptional and Rare Early 19th Century French Sunburst Clock

Exceptional and Rare Early 19th Century French Sunburst Clock

Located in Round Top, TX

A very exceptional and rare early 19th century French water gilded sunburst clock.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Rare Miniature French Ormolu Marble Clock Garniture, Mid-19th Century
Rare Miniature French Ormolu Marble Clock Garniture, Mid-19th Century

Rare Miniature French Ormolu Marble Clock Garniture, Mid-19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A fine early to mid-19th century French ormolu mantle clock garniture of outstanding quality and compact proportions. The circular white enamel dial having blue Roman hour numeral...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rare Louis XVI Period White Marble Mantle Clock
Rare Louis XVI Period White Marble Mantle Clock

Rare Louis XVI Period White Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Louis XVI period white marble mantle clock extensively decorated with very fine gilt bronze mounts, the white enamel dial flanked by two oval Wedgwood cameos depicting neoclassi...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Eugéne Farcot Maiden on a Swing Boudoir Antique French Clock
Rare Eugéne Farcot Maiden on a Swing Boudoir Antique French Clock

Rare Eugéne Farcot Maiden on a Swing Boudoir Antique French Clock

By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A super, rare original antique French clock featuring a maiden swinging back and forth as the pendulum.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

RARE EMPIRE SUNFLOWER CLOCK from the ASTOR'S BEECHWOOD MANSION
RARE EMPIRE SUNFLOWER CLOCK from the ASTOR'S BEECHWOOD MANSION

RARE EMPIRE SUNFLOWER CLOCK from the ASTOR'S BEECHWOOD MANSION

Located in Essex, MA

Rare First Empire Sunflower Clock. Naturalistically Modeled with Serpent Winding Its Way Up the Sunflower Stalk. Amazing Detailing from the Late 18th Century post Revolution. A Tr...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Super Rare Art Deco ATO Clock
Super Rare Art Deco ATO Clock

Super Rare Art Deco ATO Clock

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H 9.85 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in

Super Rare Art Deco ATO Clock

By ATO

Located in Devon, England

One of the more rare Art Deco clocks is this wonderfully stylish and totally authentic 1930s Art Deco clock by ATO the French clock makers.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Cherub on a Swing Antique French Boudoir Clock with Visible Escapement
Rare Cherub on a Swing Antique French Boudoir Clock with Visible Escapement

Rare Cherub on a Swing Antique French Boudoir Clock with Visible Escapement

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A super, rare original antique French clock featuring a cherub swinging back and forth as the pendulum, circa 1870.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Deniere
A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Deniere

A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Deniere

By Maison Deniere

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu Bronze and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Jean Francois Deniere, circa 1810.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Eugene Bagues Dark and Bright Bronze French Cartel Clock with Putti
Rare Eugene Bagues Dark and Bright Bronze French Cartel Clock with Putti

Rare Eugene Bagues Dark and Bright Bronze French Cartel Clock with Putti

By Maison Baguès

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional 1920s French bronze cartel clock by Eugène Baguès is a masterful expression of Parisian decorative arts, combining the theatrical richness of the Louis XV revival wi...

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Gilt-Bronze Ormolu and Porphyry Three-Piece Clock Set, circa 1880
Rare French Gilt-Bronze Ormolu and Porphyry Three-Piece Clock Set, circa 1880

Rare French Gilt-Bronze Ormolu and Porphyry Three-Piece Clock Set, circa 1880

By Henry Dasson

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare French gilt-bronze ormolu and porphyry three-piece clock set, circa 1880, possibly by Henry Dasson, Paris.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ
Rare French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ

Rare French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ

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H 2.37 in W 2.96 in D 1.97 in

Rare French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French alarm clock in miniature form. These clocks are without doubt very hard to come by in this size, we've only had 3 in the past year. Made by the ...

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

Materials

Bakelite

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

Comprising a clock and a pair of ten-light candelabra, this is an impressive piece of 19th century taste and style by Raingo Brothers (Raingo Frères). Above the French mantel clo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

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By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
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By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest
Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest

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Located in Casteren, NL

This stunning antique French mirror was crafted in the distinctive Louis Philippe style, which was popular between 1830 and 1870. While this style is generally known for its simplici...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

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Gold Leaf

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A finely bronze fire-gilded ormolu mantel clock set with matching candelabras. Rich ornate with typical Louis XVI mounts, floral garlands, scrolls, ribbons and bow. The case is made ...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
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Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, with exquisite detail and craft...

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Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Settees

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Wood, Velvet

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock
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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock

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H 10.63 in W 13.98 in D 5.32 in

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian marble mantle clock having a black marble case with quality bronze figures columns and a plaque circular brass bezel ornate dial with Roman numerals,...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock Set
Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock Set

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning antique French ormolu clock set, circa 1870, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with Rose Pompadour pink ground. Panels to the centre of the dial and the urns f...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
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By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...

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Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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

By Raingo Frères

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock set of exquisite craftsmanship. This spectacular clock set is comprising a pair of very large ni...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Unusually Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock
Unusually Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

Unusually Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The movement is contained in an unusually large (67 cm!) white marble obelisk which is surmounted by an armillary sphere finial. The front with a panel chased with nymphs supporting ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair

$1,420Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.16 in W 18.31 in D 17.72 in

Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair

Located in Miami, FL

French Louis XVI style dining side chair from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and hand carved excellence on the entire framework, emphasizing typical neoclassical gil...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...

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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Egyptomania Marble Clock, 19th Century
Egyptomania Marble Clock, 19th Century

Egyptomania Marble Clock, 19th Century

$1,800

H 14.57 in W 15.16 in D 7.29 in

Egyptomania Marble Clock, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large clock in the style of Egyptomania, in marble of different colors, decorated with stylized hieroglyphs, falcons and scarabs. It is topped with a sphinx in patinated bronze. Eg...

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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Cathedral Clock
19th Century French Cathedral Clock

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

$3,250

H 18.5 in W 7.13 in D 4.75 in

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

Located in High Point, NC

19th century beautifully hand crafter cathedral clock in gilt bronze. This is a magnificent example of 19th century French craftsmanship. There are many beautiful details to this p...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock
Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock

Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

24K Astronomical Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock with Moon Dial Here is a very nice looking 24K plated large skeleton clock, housed inside a brass frame glass case....

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,264Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

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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.