What is French enamel?

French enamel is a type of decoration produced by applying liquid glass to metal. The French company Limoges popularized the technique during the 16th century, producing jewelry and decorative objects with intricately painted portraits, flowers and landscape scenes. You'll find a collection of French enamel furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.

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 adjust a French mantel clock?

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.

Enamel French Clock

Candelabra And Clock Set

Enamel Cherub

Standing Clock

Two Sided Clock

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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

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Enamel

Large French Enamelled Clock Face

H 70.08 in W 70.08 in D 0.4 in

Large French Enamelled Clock Face

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large french enamelled clock face from a steeple in France, restored in the 1960s, with enamelled

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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

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Enamel

Large French Enamelled Clock Face

H 70.08 in W 70.08 in D 0.4 in

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and Champlevé enamel

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in

Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu mantel clock. Having a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock

H 18.51 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French champlevé enamel and porcelain clock garniture, set in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Garniture

H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very fine quality 19th century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and champlevé enamel clock garniture

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

H 12.21 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in

French Champleve Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Garniture

Located in New York, NY

French Champleve Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Garniture three piece set . Includes clock and a pair

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Antique 19th Century French More Clocks

Materials

Enamel

French Champleve Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Garniture

H 5 in W 5 in D 10 in

French Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French Champleve enamel mantel clock, the clock has an eight

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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

French Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock, 19th Century

H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock

Located in London, GB

French antique, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock. A very rare model with two good

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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock

H 17.5 in W 12.5 in D 5.25 in

French 19th Century Onyx and Enamel mantel clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th Century French Onyx, gilded ormolu and champleve enamel four glass mantel

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Onyx and Enamel mantel clock

H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in

Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality large 19th century French gilded ormolu and Champlevé enamel clock garniture, having

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set

H 25.6 in W 12.21 in D 9.45 in

Large Original Enamel Antique French Tower Clock Face

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Large Original Enamel Antique French Tower Clock Face A stunning turn of the century original

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Mid-20th Century French Late Victorian Wall Clocks

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Steel, Enamel

Large Original Enamel Antique French Tower Clock Face

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H 1.19 in Dm 51.19 in

Beautiful French enamel and ormolu annular dial clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

The beautiful contrast from the gilding and enamel is very attractive. The striking 8-day

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Antique Early 19th Century French Wall Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Beautiful French enamel and ormolu annular dial clock

H 13.39 in Dm 4.34 in

Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

A charming enamel and brass mantel clock with champlevé enamel decoration, corinthian columns and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock

H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in

French 19th Century Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 19th century champleve enamel clock set signed by Henry Paris Dimensions: Clock: 11" H

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Antique 19th Century French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Champleve Enamel Clock Set

H 11 in W 6 in D 3.25 in

French gilt bronze and enamel three-piece clock set

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze and enamel three-piece clock set French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 45cm

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French gilt bronze and enamel three-piece clock set

H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 5.71 in

French Japonisme style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock

Located in London, GB

French Japonisme style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock French, 19th Century Height 30cm, width

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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Enamel

French Japonisme style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock

H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 5.71 in

Antique French Clock Set in Champleve Enamel and Ormolu

Located in London, GB

This charming late 19th century French clock set takes inspiration from a range of styles and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Clock Set in Champleve Enamel and Ormolu

H 18.9 in W 9.26 in D 4.73 in

19th Century French Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

Fine quality and attractive French champleve gilt bronze and light blue champleve enamel clock set

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Clock Set

H 17 in W 17.5 in D 5.25 in

French, Louis XVI Style Enamel Clock Set, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style Champleve enamel clock set. The clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French, Louis XVI Style Enamel Clock Set, 19th Century

H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Cartier Paris 1910 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock Gold Platinum Silver Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. A very rare and magnificent round desk clock, created

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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, E...

Cartier Paris 1910 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock Gold Platinum Silver Diamonds

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W 0.47 in Dm 2.6 in

Antique French Japonisme Mantel Clock with Floral Champlevé Enamel

Located in London, GB

Antique French Japonisme mantel clock with floral Champlevé enamel French, late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Japonisme Mantel Clock with Floral Champlevé Enamel

H 20.08 in W 10.83 in D 8.67 in

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set A fine 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set

H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in

French Japonisme Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, and Cloisonne Enamel Mantel Clock

By L'Escalier de Cristal, Edouard Lievre

Located in New York, NY

A French Japonisme Chinoiserie Ormolu, patinated bronze, and cloisonne enamel mantel clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Japonisme Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, and Cloisonne Enamel Mantel Clock

H 25 in W 15 in D 9 in

French Brass Mantel Clock With Painted Enamel Dial

Located in Norwich, GB

French brass gilded mantel clock with four turned pilasters surmounted by a stepped dome top with

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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French Brass Mantel Clock With Painted Enamel Dial

H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

, which are all crafted in ormolu and extensively decorated in vibrant cloisonné enamel. The clock sits on

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set

H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in

Antique French Eclectic Style Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Antique French eclectic style enamel and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Measures

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Eclectic Style Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in

A Napoleon iii Gilt Bronze & Enamel French Mantel Clock Circa 1870

Located in London, GB

Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock French, late 19th century This exquisite

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

A Napoleon iii Gilt Bronze & Enamel French Mantel Clock Circa 1870

H 12.4 in W 88 in D 6.7 in

19th Century French Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Japonisme Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in New York, NY

. Maker: Japy Freres (1806-1930) Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: (Clock) 15 1/2 in tall

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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Ormolu and Cloisonné Enamel Japonisme Clock Set

H 15.5 in W 16 in D 5 in

French Boulle Clock

Located in New York, NY

Important French Boulle and ormolu table clock with all-over brass inlay. Face inset with numbers

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

French Boulle Clock

H 36 in W 17 in D 6.5 in

Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Antique French Clock by Le Roy & Fils

By Vincenti et Cie, Le Roy

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

that this type of clock does not have a glazed bezel to cover the dial. The French movement is of high

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Antique French Clock by Le Roy & Fils

H 21 in W 11 in D 8.25 in

Antique French Japy Freres Brass Champleve Enameled Cloisonne Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Dayton, OH

Antqiue late 19th Century French Japy Freres gilt brass enameled mantel clock featuring

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Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique French Japy Freres Brass Champleve Enameled Cloisonne Mantel Clock

H 14.75 in W 7 in D 6.25 in

Antique French Orientalist/Moorish Silver/Gilt Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

champleve enamel figural clock, signed Boulez, marks on movement ROBLIN & FILS FRERES, A Paris, 32499. Found

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Antique 1880s French Moorish Mantel Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

Antique French Orientalist/Moorish Silver/Gilt Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

H 27.5 in W 14 in D 11 in

Wonderful French Enameled Cherub Doré Bronze Porcelain Clock Swag Lion Mask

Located in Roslyn, NY

Large decorated enameled porcelain doré bronze clock, floral elements, lion mask with filigree

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Wonderful French Enameled Cherub Doré Bronze Porcelain Clock Swag Lion Mask

H 20 in W 14 in D 6 in

20th Century Chinese Cloisonne French Style Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Philadelphia, PA

20th century Chinese Cloisonne French style enamel mantel (fireplace) clock. Item includes

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Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Mantel Clocks

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Brass

20th Century Chinese Cloisonne French Style Enamel Mantel Clock

H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clock, Enamel Face and Wood Marquetry

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clock, Enamel Face and Wood Marquetry Offered for sale is a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clock, Enamel Face and Wood Marquetry

H 24 in W 18.75 in D 5.5 in

French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set, Japy Freres, circa 1870

By Japy Frères

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An impressive French Renaissance Revival style clock garniture comprising a mantel clock and a pair

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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set, Japy Freres, circa 1870

H 16.5 in W 8.25 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Enamel And Bronze Napoleon Clock

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A Handsome 19th century, French Napoleon III mantle Clock of fine quality. Black enamel & Gilt

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Enamel And Bronze Napoleon Clock

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This enameled silver desk clock is unsigned, so a specific maker cannot be identified, but the case

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Brass

Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock

H 2.75 in W 4 in D 1.25 in

18th Century French Directoire Ormolu and Enamel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in Essex, MA

Period French marble and ormolu mantel clock with sunburst or sun king motif original works

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

18th Century French Directoire Ormolu and Enamel Clock by Deverberie

H 19 in W 12 in D 3.5 in

Antique French Enamelled and Engraved Brass Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French enamelled and engraved brass carriage clock French, late 19th century Measures

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Antique Late 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique French Enamelled and Engraved Brass Carriage Clock

H 4.73 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in

French Enameled Chinoiserie Clock, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

With smoky Agate Buddha all mounted on a silvered bronze and enamel rose quartz base.

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Early 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Agate

French Enameled Chinoiserie Clock, circa 1920

H 5.5 in W 6 in D 3.25 in

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères

By Japy Frères

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french gilt bronze/ormolu cloisonné champlevé enameled mantle clock garniture set

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères

H 15 in W 19.5 in D 6 in

Lapis, enamel, and gilt bronze clock garniture

Located in London, GB

Grecian vase, also of lapis. The body of the clock is encircled by a band of champlevé enamel, which is

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Lapis, enamel, and gilt bronze clock garniture

H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in

French Marble, Onyx, Enamel and Ormolu Pedestal Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful French vitrine clock styled in the Moroccan taste is an exquisite work of artistry

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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Onyx, Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

French Marble, Onyx, Enamel and Ormolu Pedestal Clock

H 58.88 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in

French Bronze Cartel Clock

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage mid 19th century French Louis XV style cartel (wall) clock is beautifully designed

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Bronze Cartel Clock

H 30.25 in W 17.5 in D 6 in

Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A rare Chinoiserie style gilt-bronze and enamel figural clock. This elegant and sophisticated

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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

H 16.15 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in

Japanese Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in London, GB

This beautiful clock set is designed in a fanciful Japanese style, known in France in the 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set

H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in

Antique French Blue and White Enamel Napoleon III Period Wall Clock

Located in Sheridan, CO

Antique French Blue and White Enamel wall clock, Napoleon III Period, late 19th c. The clock

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Blue and White Enamel Napoleon III Period Wall Clock

H 15 in W 15 in D 5 in

Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This wonderful cloisonne enamel clock set is an artful piece of design in the neoclassical style

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in

French Annular Dial Mantel Clock

By Maison Marnyhac 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

. Annular clocks, referred to as cercles tournants in France, are clocks with ring-shaped dials that revolve

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Bronze

French Annular Dial Mantel Clock

H 23 in Dm 9 in

Rare Louis XVI Period Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Louis XVI period enamel and gilt bronze clock on a black marble base.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Louis XVI Period Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock

H 14 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

Bronze and Enamel Clock, French, circa 1885

Located in New York, NY

Bronze and enamel clock, French, circa 1885.

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Antique 1880s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Enamel Clock, French, circa 1885

H 10.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in

Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Renaissance Revival enamel and gilt bronze mantel clock French, late 19th century Size: Height

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 20.87 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Miniature Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French gilt bronze and enamel miniature carriage clock French, late 19th Century Clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Carriage Clocks and Travel...

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Miniature Carriage Clock

H 4.34 in W 2.17 in D 1.97 in

Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mantel Clock

H 20.87 in W 11.03 in D 9.06 in

French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock

Located in London, GB

French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock French, early 20th Century Height 60cm, width

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Enamel

French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock

H 23.63 in W 15.36 in D 7.09 in

Antique Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This beautiful clock set, which comprises of a mantel clock and a pair of vases, was designed in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

H 16.54 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in

French 19th Century Mantle Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French late 19th century gilded ormolu and champleve enamel mantel (fireplace

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Mantle Clock

H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

French Brass and Champlevé Enamel-Mounted Striking Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique French brass and champlevé enamel-mounted eight day striking and repeating

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Vintage 1910s French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French Brass and Champlevé Enamel-Mounted Striking Carriage Clock

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

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Enamel French Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal enamel French clock for your home. Each enamel French clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, enamel and bronze. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer enamel French clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each enamel French clock bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made enamel French clock over the years, but those crafted by Cartier, Vincenti et Cie and ATO are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Enamel French Clock?

Prices for an enamel French clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $175,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,990.

Finding the Right clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Enamel French Clock

What is French enamel?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
French enamel is a type of decoration produced by applying liquid glass to metal. The French company Limoges popularized the technique during the 16th century, producing jewelry and decorative objects with intricately painted portraits, flowers and landscape scenes. You'll find a collection of French enamel furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
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 adjust a French mantel clock?
1 Answer
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.

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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers

Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.

These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.