How do I set an analog clock?

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How do you set a fusee clock?

A fusee clock uses a wound cord or chain around a spindle with a pulley to keep time with a symmetrical tick and tock. To wind a fusee clock, a key is needed to unwind the chain off the barrel and back onto the fusee. Moving the hands to the correct time prior to winding is no trick, so setting the time is fairly easy—it’s setting the gears or winding that can be difficult to get just right. Shop a collection of fusee clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I set my Westclox alarm clock?

How you set your Westclox alarm clock depends on the model. Typically, you begin by pushing the “mode” button and then using the up and down keys to set the hours and minutes. However, specific instructions vary from clock to clock. Searching for your clock's model number can allow you to access step-by-step directions for your particular clock, or you can check the usage instructions that came with your clock. Explore a selection of Westclox clocks on 1stDibs.

How do I set an Arne Jacobsen alarm clock?

How you set an Arne Jacobsen alarm clock depends on the model. Many of the clocks feature two knobs on the back. One sets the time, and the other controls the alarm. New clocks designed under the Arne Jacobsen name come with instructions that can guide you through the process. You'll find a range of Arne Jacobsen clocks on 1stDibs.

Paris Clock Set

French Marble Clock And Candelabra

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Art Deco French Mantel Clocks

French Mantel Ormolu Clock With Candelabra

Mantle Set

Deniere Bronze

Rococo Paris

Porcelain Mantle Clocks

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set

$13,494 / set

H 18.12 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

, Paris Clock ; 60cm wide x 20cm deep x 46cm high. Candelabra; 34cm diameter x 65cm high Batch 35 56150

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Signed Bronze Pierre-Philippe Thomire of Paris Clock Putti Cherub Clock Set

$19,373

H 24 in W 7 in D 7.5 in

Signed Bronze Pierre-Philippe Thomire of Paris Clock Putti Cherub Clock Set

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Presenting a spectacular early 19th-century French three-piece bronze doré clock set signed by

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Antique 1830s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Cherub clock set, by Deniere, Paris

$11,470

H 16.54 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in

French 19th Century Cherub clock set, by Deniere, Paris

By Maison Deniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

. Signed; Deniere, Paris Dimensions; Clock; 20cm wide x 17cm deep x 42cm high. Candelabra; 25cm wide x 13cm

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Art Deco Clock Set by Comptoir General, M Schnerb, Paris

$964 / set

H 9.45 in W 16.93 in D 5.12 in

French Art Deco Clock Set by Comptoir General, M Schnerb, Paris

By Comptoir General

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Art Deco Clock Set by M Schnerb, Paris This impressive Art Deco Clock Set is formed in a

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel, Steel

Fine Ormolu and Marble Cherub Clock Set by H Luppens Paris

$9,983 / set

H 23.5 in W 8.25 in D 7.75 in

Fine Ormolu and Marble Cherub Clock Set by H Luppens Paris

By Samuel Marti, H. Luppens & Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

chandeliers, often retailed from their Paris premises as in the case of this clock set. Samuel Marti

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set – Lieutaud Paris

$9,500 / set

H 13 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set – Lieutaud Paris

By Balthazar Lieutaud

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Three Piece Clock Set – Lieutaud Paris The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

$26,988 / set

H 20.08 in W 27.56 in D 8.27 in

Large 19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

By Maison Deniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

clock, signed Deniere, Paris. Raised on a base with inset white marble panels, gilded ormolu scrolling

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set Signed Bennet & Pottier Made in Paris, France

$5,412 / set

H 9.06 in W 18.71 in D 3.94 in

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set Signed Bennet & Pottier Made in Paris, France

By Bonnet and Pottier

Located in Beirut, LB

Delightful Art Deco French mantel clock set of clock and two matching garnitures, circa 1930s, in

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th C. French Louis XVI Patinated And Ormolu Bronze Clock Set By Millard Paris

$23,495 / set

H 24.75 in W 30 in D 8.25 in

19th C. French Louis XVI Patinated And Ormolu Bronze Clock Set By Millard Paris

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

There are clock sets that politely sit on a mantel, minding their own business… and then there are

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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

$128,254 / set

H 40 in Dm 20 in

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

By Japy Frères, Graux Marly, Jean Didier Debut

Located in London, GB

An Exhibition Quality Garniture de Cheminée By Jules Graux of Paris Of important size and

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

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

$20,592

H 22 in W 17 in D 8.5 in

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

By Maison Deniere

Located in Lisse, NL

cachet with 'MEDAILLE D'OR / Paris / 1827'. If you like this one of a kind, clock set as much as we do

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gorgeous French Art Deco Clock Set and Two Tazzas Signed C.H PARIS and “JUST"

$6,471 / set

H 10.44 in W 13.19 in D 4.34 in

Gorgeous French Art Deco Clock Set and Two Tazzas Signed C.H PARIS and “JUST"

Located in Beirut, LB

Great French Art Deco marble mantel (fireplace) clock set with two Tazzas to either side as

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

An Exceptional French Japonisme Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Five Piece Clock Set

$52,600

H 15 in W 8 in D 7 in

An Exceptional French Japonisme Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Five Piece Clock Set

By Edouard Lievre

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Edouard Lièvre, circa 1870, Paris. This extraordinary French Japonisme clock set, crafted in the manner

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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

French Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabrum Garniture Set, 19th Century

$5,900 / set

H 22.5 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

French Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabrum Garniture Set, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Paris clock maker, 19th century. Set is comprised of A clock with a gilt bronze mask draped with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Burr Walnut and Ormolu Desk Set Signed Appay a Paris

$5,735

H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.25 in

Burr Walnut and Ormolu Desk Set Signed Appay a Paris

Located in London, GB

Burr walnut and ormolu desk set signed Appay a Paris. A very smart Parisian turn of the 19th

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Antique Early 1900s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Carrier-Belleuse Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

$18,000

H 24 in W 18 in D 18.75 in

Carrier-Belleuse Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

-Temple/PARIS", the clock set within a gilt bronze columnar case raised on various feet and festooned with

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes

$47,229 / set

H 45.28 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes

By E. Gleizes Paris

Located in London, GB

Gilt-bronze and Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer set by Gleizes French, 19th Century Height 115cm

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Scientific Instruments

Materials

Ormolu

Centerpiece "The Naiad", attributed to G. Denière, France, circa 1870

$37,654

H 26.78 in W 13.39 in D 12.21 in

Centerpiece "The Naiad", attributed to G. Denière, France, circa 1870

By Guillaume Denière

Located in PARIS, FR

Exhibition of 1867, a clock set. His renown was by this point international. Amongst his most prestigious

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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Neoclassical Three-Piece Sèvres Bisque Garniture Clock Set, France, 1880

Unavailable

H 14.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Neoclassical Three-Piece Sèvres Bisque Garniture Clock Set, France, 1880

By Lefaucheux Paris

Located in Chicago, IL

Unique French Louis XVI style Sèvres bisque porcelain and gilt bronze three-piece clock garniture

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Good 19th Century Decorative Three-Piece Ormolu Clock Set, Signed, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 19.3 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Good 19th Century Decorative Three-Piece Ormolu Clock Set, Signed, circa 1880

By P. Lombard Paris 1

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A good 19th century decorative three-piece ormolu clock set with Griotte red marble basis. The nice

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century White Marble and Brass Clock Set Stamped Maple & Co, Paris

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

19th Century White Marble and Brass Clock Set Stamped Maple & Co, Paris

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A decorative garniture clock set signed Maple & Co, Paris. The clock with an enamel dial and eight

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Antique 1880s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Ferdinand Berthoud. Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Marble 3 Piece Clock Set 1770

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 8 in D 4 in

Ferdinand Berthoud. Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Marble 3 Piece Clock Set 1770

By Ferdinand Berthoud

Located in London, GB

A very fine Louis XVI ormolu clock set, by Ferdinand Berthoud, Paris, circa 1770 This clock set is

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

Early 20th Century White Marble Clock Garniture

Unavailable

H 12 in W 8 in D 4.75 in

Early 20th Century White Marble Clock Garniture

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Dublin, IE

Beautiful white marble clock set by A.D.Mougin, Paris, circa 1900 This three-piece clock set is

Category

Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Porcelain Mantle Clock, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 26.38 in W 34.26 in D 8.67 in

French Empire Porcelain Mantle Clock, 19th Century

Located in Liverpool, GB

you makes an amazing impression especially live. Origin: France, Paris; Console clock, wall-mounted

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Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Writing Set with Travel Clock by Moser à Paris.

Unavailable

H 9.45 in W 14.97 in D 10.63 in

19th Century French Writing Set with Travel Clock by Moser à Paris.

By Moser

Located in Zonhoven, BE

An exceptionally rare travel clock integrated into a writing set, consisting of an inkwell and a

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Antique 1880s French Charles X Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set

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H 16 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set

By Cellier A Paris

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful original antique French clock set, Rococo in design and beautifully made in gilt bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Three-Piece Clock Set J Pratt Paris

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H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in

French Three-Piece Clock Set J Pratt Paris

Located in Cheshire, GB

French three-piece clock set J Pratt Paris, with gilt drum-shaped case and mounted vine swag

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Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set

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H 21 in W 12.25 in L 21 in

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set

By Cellier A Paris

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning original antique French Rococo clock set, circa 1890 and in immaculate

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Figural Bronze Ormolu and Marble Clock Set By Planchon

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H 12.5 in W 11 in D 6 in

French Louis XVI Style Figural Bronze Ormolu and Marble Clock Set By Planchon

By Planchon Paris 1

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

clock set is nothing but exceptional! This 3 piece set, consisting of the clock and 2 candelabras, was

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Large French Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantle Clock Set “Balthazar París”

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H 23 in W 24.5 in D 7.5 in

Large French Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantle Clock Set “Balthazar París”

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

19th Century gilt bronze-mounted and green marble mantel clock Set, the dial and movement by

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Three-Piece Clock Set Lemerle-Charpentier and Cie Paris

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H 14.5 in W 8 in D 5 in

French Three-Piece Clock Set Lemerle-Charpentier and Cie Paris

Located in Cheshire, GB

French Three-Piece Clock set Lemerle-Charpentier and Cie Paris the case surmounted by a grey marble

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Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Large and Stunning Gilt Bronze Clock Set with Visible Pendulum

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H 23.5 in W 13.75 in L 23.5 in

Large and Stunning Gilt Bronze Clock Set with Visible Pendulum

By Pierre Le Masson Paris 1

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A very finely detailed gilt bronze clock set in excellent original condition, retailed by the Paris

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Verger Freres of Paris

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H 17.5 in W 8.5 in D 8 in

Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Verger Freres of Paris

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful original antique French Rococo clock set by Verger Freres of Paris and A. D. Mougin. it

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock Set, Garniture by Mougin Paris

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H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Napoleon III White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock Set, Garniture by Mougin Paris

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Stunning Napoleon III white marble and ormolu portico clock set including a pair of twin candelabra

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Huge Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock Set by Barrard and Vignon of Paris

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H 21.5 in W 13.5 in L 21.5 in

Huge Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock Set by Barrard and Vignon of Paris

By Barrand et Vignon, Paris

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A very large and beautifully detailed and finished original antique French clock set by Barrard

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Writing Set with Desk Clock, Carriage, Pendulette, Paris, Signed Moser, C. 1850

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H 9.06 in W 15.36 in D 7.88 in

Writing Set with Desk Clock, Carriage, Pendulette, Paris, Signed Moser, C. 1850

Located in Greven, DE

Antique writing set with inkwell and travel clock. Paris Brass, marble Around 1850 Dimensions

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Gilt Bronze Mantel Set, 19th Century

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H 26.78 in W 16.93 in D 8.67 in

Gilt Bronze Mantel Set, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilded bronze fireplace mantel set 19th century, composed of: A Louis XVI style clock representing

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Planchon, Paris Japy Feres Bronze and Marble Clock Set

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H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in

Planchon, Paris Japy Feres Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Located in Dallas, TX

Planchon, Paris Japy Freres bronze and marble clock set. The candlesticks has a crystal inside the

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Antique Early 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set, 19th Century, by Rollin, Paris

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H 23.23 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set, 19th Century, by Rollin, Paris

By Lucien Rollin

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality 19th Century French gilded ormolu and hand painted porcelain clock garniture, having

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Clock Set By H. Luppens Paris

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H 20 in W 14 in D 8 in

Clock Set By H. Luppens Paris

By H. Luppens Et Cie

Located in Fairfax, VA

FABULOUS 19 CENTURY BRONZE CLOCK SET BY H LUPPENS PARIS . THE CLOCK MOVEMENT BY MEDAL WINNER

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Clock Set 19th Century Napoleon III Period by Balthazard À Paris

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H 22.05 in W 27.56 in D 9.06 in

Clock Set 19th Century Napoleon III Period by Balthazard À Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

Clock set 19th century Napoleon III period by Balthazard À Paris.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Brass and Paris Porcelain Mantle Clock Set

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H 15.5 in W 10 in D 6 in

19th Century French Gilt Brass and Paris Porcelain Mantle Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in Aberdare, GB

retailed by Boxell of Brighton Very impressive clock set and with hand-painted Paris porcelain with

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

H&F Paris Three Piece Clock Set, Bronze, 19th Century, Candelabra, French

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H 18.5 in W 25 in D 8 in

H&F Paris Three Piece Clock Set, Bronze, 19th Century, Candelabra, French

Located in Seattle, WA

H&F Paris three-piece clock set, bronze, 19th century, candelabra, French Running, Chimes on

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Clock Set 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period by Leroy À Paris

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H 42.52 in W 47.25 in D 16.15 in

Clock Set 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period by Leroy À Paris

By LeRoy

Located in Warsaw, PL

This antique clock set consists of two important pieces which are the mantel clock and the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Gold Plate

Rare Antique Old Paris Porcelain - Porcelaine de Paris - Mantel Table Clock

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H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in

Rare Antique Old Paris Porcelain - Porcelaine de Paris - Mantel Table Clock

Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL

Beautiful antique clock of French Old Paris Porcelain (Porcelaine de Paris) This clock is

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Fine French Gilt Bronze Four Glass Clock Set by Gerard, Paris Early 19th Century

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H 19.7 in W 8.6 in D 5.4 in

Fine French Gilt Bronze Four Glass Clock Set by Gerard, Paris Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The superb clock with original gilding is of a vertical rectangular shape with an ormolu mounted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1930s

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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

$4,119

H 26.5 in W 11.7 in D 4.5 in

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

1930s Art Deco Streamlined Neoclassical Figurative Exotic Marble & Bronze Clock

$8,475

H 9 in W 20.75 in D 5.5 in

1930s Art Deco Streamlined Neoclassical Figurative Exotic Marble & Bronze Clock

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and dramatic Art Deco clock was realized in France circa 1930. It features a demilune skyscraper style body consisting of two streamlined sides with a raised stepped ti...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

$976,800

H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany & Co.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era

$2,177 / set

H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era

By Napoléon III, Ecole Boulle

Located in Bochum, NRW

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its stand, Napoleon III Era. This is a good-sized French mantel clock dating from around 1880. It has a waisted case with applied brass decorati...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

$550,000

H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Pair of Big Vases Wmf, German, 1910 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

$450,000 / set

H 24.41 in Dm 11.82 in

Pair of Big Vases Wmf, German, 1910 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Vases WMF Signs: Page: 371 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 Hardcover. WMF G: Introduces on ...

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Vases

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Metal

Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons

$1,281,944

H 24.81 in W 51.97 in D 34.26 in

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Located in London, GB

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Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860

$565,003 / set

H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in

Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860

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Marked on the dial Furet & Bon, Hrs du Roy, à Paris Measures: Clock – Height 98 cm (38 1/2 in.), width 70 cm (27 1/2 in.), depth 25 cm (9 3/4 in.) Candelabra – Height 116 cm ...

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Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set with Pair of Obelisks

$3,778 / set

H 18.9 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set with Pair of Obelisks

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A stylish Art Deco Egyptian Revival clock set featuring a central timepiece flanked by a pair of obelisks, this piece exudes the grandeur and mystique of the early 20th-century fasci...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set

$7,800 / set

H 13 in W 24 in D 7.5 in

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set

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Early 20th Century French More Clocks

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$4,385

H 9.25 in W 5.75 in D 4.75 in

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

'Commode Médallier' After Antoine Gaudreaux

$105,254

H 35.83 in W 68.12 in D 25.2 in

'Commode Médallier' After Antoine Gaudreaux

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Magnificent Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, After Antoine Gaudreaux's 'Commode Médallier'. The serpentine Vert Maurin marble top above a conforming case set with two cupbo...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard

$47,229 / set

H 21.26 in W 28.35 in D 7.88 in

Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard

By Raingo Frères, Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze three-piece clock set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard This exceptional 19th century clock set comprises of three pieces crafted from gilt bronze: a central mantel cl...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock

$165,000

H 103.5 in W 32.5 in D 13.25 in

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent large scale French 18th century Coromandel and ormolu Grandfather Clock, by André Furet. This very unique and high quality clock is raised by rectangular base with a li...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Monumental, Impressive Splendid-Salon-Table in Louis XVI Style

$10,566

H 33.27 in W 61.82 in D 39.38 in

Monumental, Impressive Splendid-Salon-Table in Louis XVI Style

Located in Berlin, DE

Monumental, impressive Splendid-Salon-Table in Louis XVI Style Highly valuable solid Beech Wood, carved in the finest detail. Beige colored handpainted and gilded. On conical shaped,...

Category

20th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Marble

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Paris Clock Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic paris clock set available at 1stDibs. Each paris clock set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and marble. Your living room may not be complete without a paris clock set — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each paris clock set bearing Rococo, Art Deco or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one paris clock set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cellier A Paris, Barrard & Vignon and E. Gleizes Paris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Paris Clock Set?

Prices for a paris clock set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,828 and can go as high as $134,486, while the average can fetch as much as $6,307.

Finding the Right Mantel-clocks for You

Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.

Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.

When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.

There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Paris Clock Set

How do I set an analog clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How you set an analog clock varies. Most clocks have a knob on the back or side that you need to pull out and then twist to set. Consult an authoritative online resource for specific instructions or contact the clock manufacturer for help if they are still in business. Shop a collection of analog clocks on 1stDibs.
How do you set a fusee clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A fusee clock uses a wound cord or chain around a spindle with a pulley to keep time with a symmetrical tick and tock. To wind a fusee clock, a key is needed to unwind the chain off the barrel and back onto the fusee. Moving the hands to the correct time prior to winding is no trick, so setting the time is fairly easy—it’s setting the gears or winding that can be difficult to get just right. Shop a collection of fusee clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I set my Westclox alarm clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
How you set your Westclox alarm clock depends on the model. Typically, you begin by pushing the “mode” button and then using the up and down keys to set the hours and minutes. However, specific instructions vary from clock to clock. Searching for your clock's model number can allow you to access step-by-step directions for your particular clock, or you can check the usage instructions that came with your clock. Explore a selection of Westclox clocks on 1stDibs.
How do I set an Arne Jacobsen alarm clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
How you set an Arne Jacobsen alarm clock depends on the model. Many of the clocks feature two knobs on the back. One sets the time, and the other controls the alarm. New clocks designed under the Arne Jacobsen name come with instructions that can guide you through the process. You'll find a range of Arne Jacobsen clocks on 1stDibs.