How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

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.

How do I identify my antique clock?

To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.

How can I spot an antique clock?

To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an antique bracket clock?

An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?

To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.

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Longcase Mahogany Clock by George Miles Horton, c. 1780

By George Miles Horton

Located in Atlanta, GA

A George III period longcase clock, the case of mahogany with moulding and blind fretwork, and the

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18th Century and Earlier English Hortons Antique Clocks

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Longcase Mahogany Clock by George Miles Horton, c. 1780

H 94.25 in W 21 in D 10.25 in

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver and Enamel Lucky Clover Clock, circa 1896

By HORTON & ALLDAY OF BIRMINGHAM (1888-1933)

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver and guilloche enamel clock, shaped as a four leaf lucky

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19th Century English Victorian Hortons Antique Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver and Enamel Lucky Clover Clock, circa 1896

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H 4.34 in W 4.14 in D 0.4 in

Antique 1890s Mahogany Ithaca Clock Co Tall Case Grandfather Clock Working

Located in Dayton, OH

manufacturing a clock to the specifications of a patents granted to Henry B. Horton on April 18, 1865 and August

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1890s Victorian Hortons Antique Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique 1890s Mahogany Ithaca Clock Co Tall Case Grandfather Clock Working

H 88 in W 11 in D 19 in

Five Framed 19th century Architects Drawings and Plans, Lunatic Asylum Interest

By Giles, Gough and Trollope Architects

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

the site plan relating to the Horton Road establishment. The Horton Road First Gloucestershire

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1890s English Late Victorian Hortons Antique Clocks

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Archival Paper

Five Framed 19th century Architects Drawings and Plans, Lunatic Asylum Interest

H 30.25 in W 43 in D 1.5 in

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Questions About Hortons Antique Clocks

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify my antique clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
How can I spot an antique clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an antique bracket clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.