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Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990
Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990

Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier “Tank Francaise” Folding Travel Alarm Clock Paris, Circa 1990 An elegant and timeless vintage Cartier travel desk clock, model Tank, crafted in gilt brass and blue e...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco French Clocks

Materials

Brass

Travel clock - ST Dupont - Gold plated, Blue Lacquer Paris France
Travel clock - ST Dupont - Gold plated, Blue Lacquer Paris France

Travel clock - ST Dupont - Gold plated, Blue Lacquer Paris France

By Dupond

Located in Den Haag, NL

Small travel alarm clock with alarm bell, signed ST Dupont. Blue Chinese lacquer. In excellent condition overall, already used and working perfectly. Dimensions closed: 63 x 37 x 12...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern French Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.
1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.

1990s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in France.

By Cartier

Located in Milano, IT

1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in France. Quartz movement. Clock case...

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1990s Mid-Century Modern French Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

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

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

By Bayard

Located in Bochum, NRW

Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1940s Dimensions: 21x11x30cm Gorgeous design this alarm clock was made by the French clock makers Bayard. Ver...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Clocks

Materials

Brass

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set
Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional French bronze ormolu mounted turquoise jeweled Sèvres Porcelain clock set by Raingo Fres, Paris, circa 1880. Comprising of a clock in vase form and a pair of five-l...

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Late 19th Century Antique French Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock
Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock

Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock

Located in New York, NY

Fine French 19th century gilt bronze figural Louis XV style clock. The crest showing a pair of Bacchanale subject putti, one reclining on a naturalistic rocky outcropping with a chal...

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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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

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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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A Mid 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock with enamel concave face. Minors dings on the face. Movement has been professionally cleaned and oiled and it is in working con...

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Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique French Clocks

Materials

Brass

19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)
19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)

19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)

By Marti

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A STUNNING Mid 19th Century French Slate & Bronze Mantel Clock by Marti with pair of slate and bronze candelabra’s as garnitures. This ‘large’ mantle clock, was made circ...

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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique French Clocks

Materials

Slate, Brass, Bronze

Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock
Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock

Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock, having a fine quality antique French Rococo style mantle clock, having a fantastic quality decorated case with ormolu de...

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19th Century Rococo Antique French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

very fine quality Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Rare Chrome & Bakelite Clock By Blangy Clockmakers, French, c1930
Art Deco Rare Chrome & Bakelite Clock By Blangy Clockmakers, French, c1930

Art Deco Rare Chrome & Bakelite Clock By Blangy Clockmakers, French, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Superb 1930’s Art Deco French bakelite clock by Blangy, totally authentic . Blangy is a French clock maker and in our opinion offers some of the most distinctive Art Deco clock dials...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890. Set of a clock and two pedestals. Mercury pendulum The French movement of the clock will be checked befor...

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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set
French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A captivating three-piece mantel clock, from 19th century France, crafted in Siena marble and gilt bronze, with multiple stylistic reference points from the Grand Tour of Europe. The...

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19th Century Empire Antique French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French 19th century banjo shaped case clock is an eye catching piece in any space. Topped by an ornately carved cornice above the dial faced door. Supported by an intricate bras...

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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...

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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Clocks

Materials

Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Mahogany

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This charming Louis XVI-style mantel clock is a fine example of French decorative craftsmanship, likely dating from the late 19th century. The clock features a white enamel dial sign...

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19th Century Antique French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Brass

Antique Edwardian French Quality Brass Miniature Carriage Clock
Antique Edwardian French Quality Brass Miniature Carriage Clock

Antique Edwardian French Quality Brass Miniature Carriage Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian French quality brass miniature carriage clock having a quality brass case with shaped corners and bevelled edge, glass panels, shaped carrying handle to the top, wh...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian French Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855
French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855

French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in New York, NY

This mid-19th-century French mantel clock, made by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855, is clad entirely in richly figured malachite, selected for its intense emerald coloration and dr...

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Clocks

Materials

Malachite

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

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 handcrafted specimen for wall mounting could be the perfect addition to your collection or Gothic (inspired) interior. This fine quality antique...

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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Round Silver Jaz Quartz Clock Wall Hanging, 1969
Round Silver Jaz Quartz Clock Wall Hanging, 1969

Round Silver Jaz Quartz Clock Wall Hanging, 1969

By Jaz

Located in Antwerp, BE

The Jaz Quartz is a round wall clock. The clock has a silver case made of brushed aluminium, a metal blue index. The aluminum dials give this clock a lovely chic and stylish design t...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

By Maison Deniere

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare & fabulous Antique Napoleon lll clock garniture with incredible quality bronze sculptures. You will rarely see a clock garniture with bronzes of this quality and detail. The bearded thinker/philosopher on top of the marble clock is simply astonishing. His natural poisture, his hair, face and hands, but also his clothes, it is all of a quality and detail that only a master sculptor can achieve. And the patina also is just perfect. The philosopher is marked on the back and it reads 'BE x'. The two bronze female (classical maiden) sculptures are in fact two stunning candle holders and they too stand on beautifully shaped black marble bases with cartouches. These majestic candle holders are marked on the sides 'L.V.E. ROBERT' (Louis Valentin Elias Robert) and on the back they read 'AD x'. The black marble clock comes with a circular dial face with gilt Roman numerals and this clock has a well working movement. The movement is stamped 'DENIERE / A PARIS' and '2165'. On the bottom it reads A.Blacher and there also is a cachet with 'MEDAILLE D'OR / Paris / 1827'. If you like this one of a kind, clock set as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially, since perfect packing (in a custom made crate) and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days are complimentary. Maximum clock height x width x depth: 22 x 17 x 8.5 inches. The large figure candle holders...

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Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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

By Ecole Boulle, Napoléon III

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 decoration and brass and tortoiseshell-style inlaid panels. The white enameled dial has fancy pierced brass hands and a beaded bezel. It is hand-painted with Arab numerals and decorated with garlands of flowers and leaves. The clock has a center window showing the pendulum shaped like a fairy. It drives the movement that seems to strike the hours and halves on a bell. This gorgeous antique cartel clock...

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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain
19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A fine quality Louis XVI style bronze ormolu mantel clock. The case is made of gilt brass and bronze ormolu casted ornaments, Roman numerals in white enameled cartouches. On top of t...

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1880s Louis XVI Antique French Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France
Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France

Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France

By Bodet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Timeless Bodet black and white flip-flap station clock designed by the company that has been equipping French and Belgium stations for their big clocks for several decades. They inform travelers of the time that is running! This pretty specimen from the 1970s and 80s will ensure your punctuality while offering a beautiful Industrial and modern look to your interior decor. The flip-flap clock...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Lucite

Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900
Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900

Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques. Gothic wall clocks are a rare find and this more than three feet tall specimen probably is the best an...

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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron

1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition
1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition

1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition

By Marti

Located in Greven, DE

Art Deco Mantel Clock France Marble, Metal Art Deco around 1930 Dimensions: H × W × D: 32 × 37 × 11 cm Description: Representative French pendule in an expressive design from the ...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock
Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

A very Important French Ormolu Mounted Boulle Mantel Clock Inlaid Brass in The Regency Style Each Corner Decorated with Recumbent Horses Nice Large Dial 8 and a half inches surround...

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19th Century Regency Antique French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette "Colisee". Made in France
1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette "Colisee". Made in France

1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette "Colisee". Made in France

By Cartier

Located in Milano, IT

1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette "Colisee". Made in France It's in gold plated 24K. White enamel dial. Quartz movement. Clock case numbered 0559867. With original case, ...

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1990s Mid-Century Modern French Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

Stunning Antique Quality Bronze Marble Clock Garniture w. Bald Eagle Sculptures
Stunning Antique Quality Bronze Marble Clock Garniture w. Bald Eagle Sculptures

Stunning Antique Quality Bronze Marble Clock Garniture w. Bald Eagle Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and amazing 19th century mantel clock garniture. If you are looking for a one of a kind and truly spectacular clock to grace your living space then this work of beauty could ...

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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu

Located in Greven, DE

Small mantel clock with bas-relief France Bronze, enamel early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 33 x 19 x 9 cm Description: Antique, fire-gilt portal clock with figurative, Gre...

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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Assembled Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Mantel Clock and Candelabra Garniture Set. The finely chased ormolu clock body, with it...

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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Art Deco Green Marble Clock
French Art Deco Green Marble Clock

French Art Deco Green Marble Clock

By Hour Lavigne

Located in Northampton, GB

Just Hour Lavigne Movement From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer this French Art Deco Green Marble Clock. The clock finished in solid green and black marble fea...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Table Clock w. Earth Angel Sculpture by Devaulx Paris
Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Table Clock w. Earth Angel Sculpture by Devaulx Paris

Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Table Clock w. Earth Angel Sculpture by Devaulx Paris

By devaulx

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and wonderful antique clock from the early 1800s. Marked: S. Devaulx, Paris. Having an impressive, stylish and sizable antique clock like this gracing your mantel piece or sid...

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Early 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Clock Man, Wind-Up Clock with Key, Spelter, Hand-Painted
Clock Man, Wind-Up Clock with Key, Spelter, Hand-Painted

Clock Man, Wind-Up Clock with Key, Spelter, Hand-Painted

Located in Verviers, BE

Clock Man - Wind-up clock with key - Spelter, hand-painted We prefer to sell our items in 'uncleaned' condition so that the new owner still has the choice to remove the patina (si...

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1930s Vintage French Clocks

Materials

Spelter

Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century
Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century

Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Milano, MI

Boulle Table Clock, with red background and brass inlays, brass dial with white enamel cartouches and black Roman numerals, crowned with rocailles and pendulum movement. Ø 31.5 cm ...

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1950s Louis XIV Vintage French Clocks

Materials

Brass

20th Century Gilded Bronze and Brass with Painted Ceramic French Clock, 1950
20th Century Gilded Bronze and Brass with Painted Ceramic French Clock, 1950

20th Century Gilded Bronze and Brass with Painted Ceramic French Clock, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French clock from the mid-20th century. Object in gilded and chiselled bronze and brass, adorned with hand-painted ceramic elements with floral decorations of great pleasure. Rear do...

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1950s Vintage French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Antique Gilded Chiseled Bronze Clock
French Antique Gilded Chiseled Bronze Clock

French Antique Gilded Chiseled Bronze Clock

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A superb quality 19th century French bronze gilt mantel clock, retaining its original glass dome, and adorned with a finely detailed rustic female figure in period dress, reclining o...

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19th Century Antique French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco French Pink Glass Clock Original 1930's 8-Day by Jaz
Art Deco French Pink Glass Clock Original 1930's 8-Day by Jaz

Art Deco French Pink Glass Clock Original 1930's 8-Day by Jaz

By Jaz

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Art Deco French pink glass 'Jaz' 8-day clock. Pink glass with silver numerals and hands and metal base & top. Face has JAZ on it. Art Deco (c. 1910-1...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Marble Mantle Clock
19th Century French Marble Mantle Clock

19th Century French Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A stately French Empire mantle clock. In marble with bronze mounts

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19th Century Antique French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Cartier Paris Cased Palladium Plated Desk Alarm Clock 20th Century
Vintage Cartier Paris Cased Palladium Plated Desk Alarm Clock 20th Century

Vintage Cartier Paris Cased Palladium Plated Desk Alarm Clock 20th Century

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A cased Cartier square Art Deco style, travel desk clock with alarm. It has a quartz movement and a palladium plated metal rectangular case, circa 1990 in date. The silvered clock h...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco French Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Metal, Silver

Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s
Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s

Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s

Located in New York, NY

A French Empire table clock, first half of the 19th century. Measures: Width 30, depth 11, height 38 cm. Key included. Later added hatch at back. F...

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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock
Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock

Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century French slate & marble mantle clock. Drum head form. Black slate & green, black & white marble. Made by P. Marti et Cie. 8-day movement. History of clock repairs on b...

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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, professionally cleaned and in...

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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Comtoise Morbier Tall Case Clock
Comtoise Morbier Tall Case Clock

Comtoise Morbier Tall Case Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very nice Comtoise Morbier tall clock in a floral paint decorated Pine case, France - late 19th century. Rings on the hour and two minutes after the hour...

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1870s French Provincial Antique French Clocks

Materials

Pine

Art Deco French Clock by Jaz, c1930
Art Deco French Clock by Jaz, c1930

Art Deco French Clock by Jaz, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Superb 1930s Art Deco chrome and Bakelite clock made by the Jaz company. This clock is in remarkably good condition. Often these clocks are found with severe chrome tarnishing or pit...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Mantel Clock "Atala and Chactas" Paris Bronze (fire-gilt and patinated), enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 40 x 32 x 11 cm Description: Very rare and extremely high quality French mantel clock, so-called Pendule Au Bon Sauvage. Depicted are scenes from the love story "Atala or the love of two savages in the desert" written by Francois René Vicomte de Chateaubriand in 1801. At the beginning of the 19th century, this was probably the most famous love story in Europe, but today it has been forgotten. The story, set in present-day Louisiana (USA), is roughly rewritten about the forbidden love between Chactas, a young Indian, and Atala, the beautiful daughter of a Spaniard. Chactas is captured in a battle between two Indian tribes, chained to a palm tree and is to be sacrificed. Atala wants to save his life and convert him to Christianity. She unties him from the palm tree at night and they flee together into the wilderness of North America. Their love for each other grows stronger and stronger and they have prospects for a future together. The story takes a tragic turn when Atala, who must remain a virgin due to a vow made by her mother, can no longer withstand the conflict of her feelings and commits suicide. The main group of characters thus shows Chacta's liberation through Atala. Atala is leaning against a pile of logs. The animal fur thrown over the logs and the weapons leaning against the stack on the right give the impression of a night camp. The bronze is of rarely beautiful quality, finely chiselled and makes the scene appear very lively. The contrast of fire-gilded and patinated bronze adds tension to the composition. In the base we see the Entombment as the end of the tragic love story. This bronze work is also very detailed, the interplay of bright and matt gilding makes the flat relief appear much deeper than it is. The depiction of the mantel clock presented here shows that the exotic was only known from stories and that the bronzier had his own ideas about the appearance of this distant world. The Indian, for example, has very European facial features and his skin was not black in reality, of course. The palm tree was also certainly not found in the North American wilderness. The heart of the clock is a French pendulum movement, integrated into the wooden pile, with an eight-day power reserve and a lock plate striking a bell on the half and full hour. The pendulum is suspended on a thread, typical of the period. The classically shaped hands, so-called Breguet hands, are also typical of the time. The enamelled dial has black Roman hour numerals, Arabic quarter hours and bears the signature: Le Roy hr. de Madame A PARIS. Interesting facts: The period from 1795 to about 1815 saw the creation of probably the most spectacular group of bronzes: The "Au bon Sauvage" pendulums - depictions of the "Noble Savage". Today's viewers react to these objects with both fascination and irritation. Enthusiastic on the one hand about the obvious quality of the detailed bronzes and the allure of the exotic, on the other hand distanced and cautious because of the possible discrimination that is suspected behind them. The ambivalence of this feeling motivates the search for the conditions of origin of these pendulums. Europeans found their new ideal of the natural man primarily in fictional and realistic travelogues about the Indians of North America...

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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

c.1960s Guillerme et Chambron Longcase Clock With Glazed Ceramic Face
c.1960s Guillerme et Chambron Longcase Clock With Glazed Ceramic Face

c.1960s Guillerme et Chambron Longcase Clock With Glazed Ceramic Face

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in London, GB

This Longcase Clock by Guillerme et Chambron dates from the 1960s and is part of the Edition Votre Maison series. The clock features a sturdy oak case and a unique hand-glazed cerami...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Clocks

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond-shaped, rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in the stained mahogany...

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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality French Dore' Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Sevres Plaques
Fine Quality French Dore' Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Sevres Plaques

Fine Quality French Dore' Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Sevres Plaques

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Dore’ Bronze Figural Mantel Clock is a masterful example of 19th-century craftsmanship, blending artistry, luxury, and functionality into one timeless piece. Th...

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1930s Louis XV Vintage French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique 19th Century French Rococo Gilded 8 Day Clock Sevres Porcelain 1830
Fine Antique 19th Century French Rococo Gilded 8 Day Clock Sevres Porcelain 1830

Fine Antique 19th Century French Rococo Gilded 8 Day Clock Sevres Porcelain 1830

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique French eight day mantle clock, gilded and fitted with Sevres porcelain plaques, circa 1830. An early French silk suspension clock, with an eight day time and strike movement, gently sounding the hours and half hour on a bell. The clock is housed in an extravagant gilded gesso Rococo style case and standing on an integral plinth. The clock with a silvered dial having a cuff of engine turned decoration around the center and black Roman numerals to the outside of the dial and the retailer's name "Carl Muller in Berlin" to the center. The base of the clock is fitted with a round hand-painted floral 'Sevres' porcelain plaque, the clock plinth is fitted with a rectangular 'Sevres' plaque, hand-painted with a pastoral scene with a young courting couple and grazing sheep & goats. The clock has just been professionally overhauled and cleaned, it runs and keeps good time, the gilded case and silvered dial and porcelain plaques are in remarkable condition, a very fine clock...

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1830s Rococo Antique French Clocks

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano
Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano

Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional and difficult to find Art Deco Garniture Clock Set depicting a young lady looking down at birds below. Set between lovely Garnitures of cups or vases with tapered shap...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, professionally cleaned and in...

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19th Century French Provincial Antique French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Brass 8 Day Carriage Clock & Case, French, circa 1930
Art Deco Brass 8 Day Carriage Clock & Case, French, circa 1930

Art Deco Brass 8 Day Carriage Clock & Case, French, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rather charming and not often found Art Deco French 8 day carriage clock with it's original red leather carry case. The off white enamel dial with Art ...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel