Old French Clock
Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks
Marble, Slate, Bronze
Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Metal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Other
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Metal
Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Metal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Majolica
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Other
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Crystal
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Clocks
Iron
Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks
Marble, Other, Bronze
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Clocks
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Crystal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Onyx, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Other
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1820s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Bronze
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Cement, Metal
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Other
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Other
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Japonisme Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Agate, Gold, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
- What are the old clocks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Old clocks with a freestanding design are called grandfather clocks. Smaller portable ones designed for travel are usually referred to as carriage clocks. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique and vintage clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While there are many varieties of ‘old-fashioned’ clocks, pendulum clocks were the timekeeping favorite of early 1900s households. In their heyday, pendulum clocks used a swinging weight to mark the time. Today, pendulum clocks are beloved for their decorative aesthetic. You’ll find a variety of antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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, 2022Check 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Old grandfather clocks are worth anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $100,000, on average. A high quality, full functioning antique grandfather clock will fetch around $3,000. Those that are highly detailed will typically garner higher prices.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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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