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Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock with Silver Inlay and Stringing
Located in London, GB
Antique English tortoiseshell mantel clock with silver inlay, mouldings and stringing.T he balloon
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Antique 1890s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality English blond tortoiseshell dome topped mantel clock of the Edwardian period
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
H 8.25 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock Tortoiseshell mantel clock in a Pendule D’Officier
Category

Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
French Boulle Tortoiseshell mantel clock in a beautifully decorated ‘Bombe’ shaped case with ormolu
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate central finial
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, GB
French tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts and surmounted by a brass finial. Enamel
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Tortoiseshell, Silver Pique and Leather Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Attractive English silver and tortoiseshell and silver pique mantel clock. The silver case
Category

Vintage 1920s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Tortoiseshell Boulle clock in an arch top case, standing on elaborate gilded Ormolu feet with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Mid-20th Century French Tortoiseshell and Bronze Boulle Mantel Clock on Base
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
This important, vintage Boulle mantel clock was created in France, circa 1950. Standing on the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by a brass finial. Gilded dial
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
H 11.25 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Balloon Mantle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Balloon mantel clock in a beautiful Tortoiseshell case with silver line stringing and
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Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock Waisted case with red tortoiseshell inlaid with fine
Category

Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoishell Boulle clock in a drumhead case with raised stepped plinth, ebonised sides and
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
By Japy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock c.1860 Waisted case veneered with red tortoiseshell with
Category

Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock
Located in London, GB
A very attractive antique French green stained tortoiseshell boulle mantle clock in the French
Category

Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Red Tortoiseshell and Boulle Table or Mantle Clock
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionally fine quality French 19th century tortoiseshell and Boulle bracket clock with gilt
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, Samuel Marti, Paris. Red tortoiseshell case inlaid with
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French three-piece tortoiseshell and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Clock
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
By Brocot & Delettrez
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris French Boulle clock
Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Dome Topped Tortoiseshell & Silver Piquet Striking Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
clock. Tortoiseshell panels to the sides & solid silver back door. The dome top and the tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1910s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Straight sided case with green ‘tortoiseshell’ inlaid with
Category

Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Located in Norwich, GB
Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle Timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by St. Martin, Paris
Category

Antique 1720s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Fine Edwardian tortoiseshell arch top mantel clock inlaid with silver line stringing, standing on
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
H 8.25 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in
Regency Period Red Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlaid Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The marquetry inlaid boulle drumhead clock is veneered in red tortoiseshell with a finely gilt cast
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
French tortoiseshell boulle clock with ormolu mounts, standing on outswept feet and surmounted by a
Category

Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Edwardian Tortoiseshell and Silver Mantle Clock
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
An exquisite silver inlaid tortoiseshell Gothic arched clock with silver banding and mesh panels to
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Mantel Clocks

French Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
An exceptional Louis XIV Boulle bracket clock. Nine inch 12 piece enamel cartouche dial with
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Antique 1710s French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
French Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
H 30.5 in W 16.5 in D 7.25 in
Tortoiseshell Table clock by Leroy a Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A very attractive small striking charming tortoiseshell four-pillar clock signed Leroy a Paris
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Tortoiseshell Table clock by Leroy a Paris
Tortoiseshell Table clock by Leroy a Paris
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Dublin, IE
19th century French miniature tortoiseshell bracket clock, circa 1890. What a showstopper of a
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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720
By Antoine St Martin
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by Saint Martin, Paris
Category

Antique 1720s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Gothic Silver Mounted, Tortoiseshell Clock, Dated 1906
Located in London, GB
A Gothic silver mounted, tortoiseshell clock. Birmingham, England, 1906. Measures: Height 10
Category

Early 20th Century English Gothic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Late 19th Century, French Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A late 19th century, French red tortoiseshell Boulle work mantel clock with circular off-white dial
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid mantel clock
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock by L.P Japy & Cie
By L.P. Japy & Cie
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French red tortoiseshell serpentine shaped mantel clock in the Louis XV style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

18th c. French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Niederrussback, AT
A wonderful french tortoiseshell boulle eight-day mantel clock. The movement striking the half hour
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Clocks

Materials

Wood, Tortoise Shell

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Sconces After André-Charles Boulle
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Pasadena, CA
-1732) Casemaker (Attributed to) Ebony, Tortoiseshell, and Brass Barometer Mantel Clock, 1690 ebony
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Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock by John Bagshaw and Son, Liverpool
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Edwardian tortoiseshell arch top mantel clock inlaid with silver line stringing, standing on
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Miniature Red Tortoiseshell and Bronze Paste Set Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Miniature red tortoiseshell and bronze paste set mantel clock in early 18th century style. The
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Antique 1880s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Clock, Set Girl with Doves
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb and rare Art Deco clock set featuring a beautiful sculpture of a girl holding a stylized
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20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

James McCabe Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Mounted Mantle Clock No. 1666
By James McCabe
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb quality James McCabe eight day striking ormolu mounted mantle clock. The silvered dial
Category

Antique 18th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Pendulum 19th Century In Tortoiseshell, Bronze And Blackened Wood, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pendulum 19th century tortoiseshell, bronze and blackened wood, epoque Napoleon III, great
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Antique Mantel Clock by Webster, Cornhill
Located in Devon, GB
A charming Regency period red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid mantel timepiece, by this celebrated
Category

Antique 1820s British Clocks

Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French red tortoiseshell and ormolu mounted mantel clock on stand
Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

English Tortoiseshell and Silver Strung Balloon Shaped Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
English tortoiseshell and silver strung balloon shaped mantel clock. Excellent condition with fine
Category

Vintage 1910s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

Fine Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Inlaid Lancet Shaped Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell and silver inlaid antique mantel clock. English and Edwardian this is a very pretty
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine quality French Régence style mantle clock in the style of André-Charles Boulle, with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Régence Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
By Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Waisted case with green ‘tortoiseshell’ inlaid with fine
Category

Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock with Matching Shelf
Located in Madrid, ES
Opulent Louis XV style Boulle mantel clock, with matching shelf. Extravagantly decorated in red
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Boulle Tortoiseshell and Gilt Brass 19th Century Mantel Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
A beautiful and rare gilt brass-mounted boulle mantel timepiece Second quarter of the 18th century
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Clock in Faux Tortoiseshell and Ormolu
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Dublin, IE
French clock in Tortoiseshell and Ormolu case by A.D.Mougin, circa 1890. This very impressive
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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
By L.P. Japy & Cie
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoiseshell and engraved brass inlaid mantel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
By Oppenheim
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very decorative French serpentine shaped boulle red tortoiseshell and engraved brass mantel clock
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
By Guilemt & Japy Freres
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely good quality French boulle engraved brass and red tortoiseshell inlaid mantel clock in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An excellent quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid mantel clock
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Tortoiseshell Mantle Clock
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and Ivory eight day mantel clock commemorating Timo Makinen's win in No.52, Monte
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Vintage 1950s British Clocks

Tortoiseshell Mantle Clock
Tortoiseshell Mantle Clock
H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
German Art Deco Tortoiseshell Bakelite and Lucite Mechanical Mantel Clock
By Emes
Located in Port Hope, ON
This stylish German Art Deco, key-wind, mechanical mantel clock features a body of translucent
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

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Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoiseshell mantel clock for your home. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, every tortoiseshell mantel clock was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a tortoiseshell mantel clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoiseshell mantel clock, designed in the louis xv, Victorian or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made tortoiseshell mantel clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Samuel Marti, A.D. Mougin and Aubert & Klaftenberger are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock?

The average selling price for a tortoiseshell mantel clock at 1stDibs is $4,483, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $60,876 for the highest priced.

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 Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.

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