French Clocks

Louis XVI carved giltwood and painted mercury wheel barometer. Eight inch circular painted wood register dial with central rosette within the scale calibrated from 27-28-29 and ...

This important glass-fronted French Empire great wheel skeleton clock has the remarkable ability to run with incredible accuracy for more than a week on a single winding. The large central wheel and the rare combination of the pin-wheel escapement and knife-edge suspension allow for a longer, more accurate running time than most clocks of the period. The clock is further distinguished by the inclusion of a concentric calendar dial and Roman numeral chapter ring set amidst a stunning floral halo of gilt bronze fretwork, all mounted on a bronze-wrapped marble base. In such fine, working condition, and with the inclusion of a period glass dome, this clock is exemplary of the finest French skeleton...

An exquisite example of 19th-century French horology, this gilt bronze and crystal case regulator clock was crafted by the renowned Samuel Marti in France, 1873. This elegant timepie...

Belle Époque period gilt bronze and enamel clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 46cm, width 23cm, depth 15cm Vases: Height 29cm, diameter 11.5cm Candlestic...

Magnificent and superb quality French clock of gilt and patinated bronze, featuring two cherubs and signed Le Roy, Paris.

A beautifully detailed 19th century bronze dore clock with the figure of cupid on the top.

A large and impressive French Louis Philippe portico clock with complications. The ebonized wood case richly embellished with gilded bronze mounts; the 5? silvered dial with roman nu...

Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier A fantastic masterwork of perfection with beautiful fire-gilded bron...

Luxury vintage stirrup desk / table clock Maquet Paris - Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s Clock with Equestrian / Polo / Racing horse Motifs in the style of Hermes (exactly the same model but with hermes marks...

Antique mantel clock from around 1850, France, fire-gilded. Fire-gilt and partially black-brown patinated bronze. Figurative attachment in the form of a poet leaning against a tre...

A rare and important Louis XVI clock by Cronier, Paris, France circa 1790. Crafted in fire-gilt bronze with a round convex white enamel face with black Roman numerals for the hours A...

Jean Mayodon (1893–1967) Cylindrical ceramic clock with enamel decoration depicting Leda and the Swan, surrounded by deer and tortoises in grisaille on a salmon and white background...

This stunning antique mantel clock is unusual for its serpentine design, featuring a gilt bronze, hanging snake head that acts as a clock hand. The 360 degree turning circular ena...

French Empire Mantel Clock Bergmiller Circa 1810 A radiant expression of French Empire luxury, this exceptional mantel clock by Bergmiller combines the artistry of mercury-gilt bron...

A fine Louis XVI-style large gilt-bronze and greige Rococo marble figural mantel clock is surmounted by three dore bronze putti figures hanging floral adornments among clouds with lo...

Clock. Palo santo, rosewood, golden bronze. France, 19th century, modeled after Charles Cressent (France, 1685-1768). Wooden box grandfather clock in which palo santo, rosewood an...

A very good quality French 19th Century Louis XVI Sevres style clock garniture. Having reclining maidens with garlands of flowers supporting an urn ...

Cartel with its base in Boulle marquetry and gilt bronze. The gilded bronze in moving foliage and scrolls of flowers are of rocaille style. The circular frame in finely chiseled bron...

A sculptural and richly worked example of French Art Deco metalcraft, this mantle clock is constructed entirely of hand-forged wrought iron, its arched, bell-shaped silhouette built ...

Cartier Travel Clock Rectangular strut frame in a brushed steel frame with Lapis Lazuli inserts, brass bezel outlining a painted dial with Roman ...

French ormolu and silvered bronze mounted malachite three-piece clock set French, late 19th century Clock: Height 56cm, width 53cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: Height 66cm, width 30cm,...

Magnificent and very rare French Directoire or Empire clock in patinated bronze and the finest highly worked ormolu. Set upon toupee feet below a rectangular ormolu base with applied...

Monumental timepiece in Neoclassical style decorated with fine bronze crater vase on the top of the marble Stella. Clock was produced by renown maker of early 19th century Claude Hém...

Lovely Clock set by Oudin Marseille Globe supported by three putti C1880s

French brass and red enamel compendium carriage clock and barometer French, late 19th Century Height 16cm, width 17cm, depth 7cm With the clock to the left and barometer to the right, this beautiful compendium clock...

An early Louis XV green stained horn and gilt bronze-mounted bracket clock, the clock second quarter of 18th century, the dial inscribed 'Causard Her du Roy a l...

This 1900-1909 mantel clock, "La Vendange" was sourced from France and is worked in plaster, its surface finished in a ivory cream tone. The mantel clock is cast with a grape-harvest...

A handsome and complete French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Porphyry and Ormolu garniture clock set. This wonderful three piece garniture set is comprised of a central clock ...

A Large and Exceptional Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture. By Denière, Paris. Comprising a mantle clock and pair of eight-light...

French pendule clock, the base, pedestal and columns are out of white marble. The silvered clockface with Roman numerals is inscribed Jeannest à Paris.

French three-piece tortoiseshell and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Clock: Height 55cm, width 26cm, depth 15cm Candelabra: Height 46cm, width 22cm, depth 20cm ...

A striking sculptural mantel clock depicting a hunter sounding his horn, with a long gun in his other hand and a dark-finished deer at his feet. Oak foliage, acorns and a rocky lands...

Early 18th century French Boulle gilt bronze wall console cartel clock, signed "Gribelin" Cartouche-shaped cartel clock case with a narr...

Elegant mantel clock in very good condition with front glass and rich bronze decoration in Louis XVI style, having hand painted porcelain front part and raised on a white marble stan...

Fine antique French Empire Ormolu mantel clock of a chariot drawn by two winged horses carrying the chariot with a female figure. Thi...

The enamel dial signed 'GALLE RUE VIVIENNE A PARIS’ Movement: Claude Galle (1759-1815) Origin: French Date: 19th century Size: Height 14 x 12 x 4 3/4 inches Claude Galle ...

Large Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th Century Measures: Height 52cm, width 28cm, depth 17.5cm This superb Empi...

The clock is signed on the enamel dial by the famous Parisian bronzier ”Ledure Bronzier à Paris” and the clockmaker ”Hedon Hr" (horloger). Patinated and fully sculpted bronze figure ...

Watch case standing on 4 feet. Bronze case crowned with a decorated Amphora. Digits sheet: Arabic / Roman Very richly ornate corpus with lush ornaments. An absolute eye-catcher. Cloc...

A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock and pedestal, retailed by Camerden & Forster. This most rare set is comprised of a rich...

Pendulum garniture Art Deco onyx and Portor marble. Fishes painted on, circa 1930. Porcelain plates.

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set A fine 19th Century French three piece clock garniture set. Comprising of a clock and pair of candelabra, ...

French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate central finial. Gilded dial with segmented blue enamel Roman numer...

A magnificent and finely cast palatial and very large French 19th century Japonisme three-piece ormolu garniture clock set in the style of Edouard Lievre. This striking and extremely...

This ormolu clock is an exemplary work by the famous French 19th century metalworker and foundry-owner, Ferdiand Barbedienne. Working with a design made by the acclaimed onamentalist, Louis-Constant...

Art Deco pink marble mantle, desk or chapel clock with bronze details Beautiful design and perfectly working Art Deco clock with a chime. If...

This fantastic solid oak case clock was crafted in France during the 19th century. A sharply carved bonet over a single door with glass panes for the dial case and pendulum to show t...

An original town centre clock face from La Roche France, circa 1900. The bombe shaped enamel white face provides a striking contrast to the black Roman numerals. A classic and grand ...

French Directoire period bisque and ormolu mantel clock depicting Ariadne. Of Fine quality with sky blue and white bisque porcelain and beautifully contrasting and finely cast mounts...

Rare neoclassical style French giltwood clock and barometer set French, 19th century Measures: Height 90cm, width 38cm, depth 12cm This du...

A sensational and high quality French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock garniture set. This stunning garniture set consists of a cl...

A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock signed by Denière. The clock is raised by elegant topie shaped feet below beautiful block rosettes. At the center is a richl...

A highly unusual and richly conceived three-piece clock garniture, probably French and dating from the late 19th century, comprising a substantial mantel clock and a pair of matching...

French Charles X malachite, lapis lazuli, and gilt bronze figurative clock French, c. 1830 Measures: Height 75cm, width 53cm, depth 23cm This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Charles X style. The clock, wrought from malachite, lapis lazuli, and gilt bronze, features the distinctive feature of most Charles X period clocks: a large sculptural surmount. In the present clock, the sculptural surmount depicts Urania, Greek muse of astronomy. She is accompanied by a lapis lazuli globe...

A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, Comprising a 'Pendule à Cercles Tournants' Modelled with the Three Graces and a Pair of Cherub Four-Light Cand...

An exceptional French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Brèche Violette marble clock. The clock is raised by a square marble base with cut corners and a mottled...

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock Edwardian mantel clock housed in a break arch mahogany case with walnut panels and satinwood line stringing , brass pillars to either side wit...

Orologio in bronzo dorato e cesellato. La complessa decorazione di questo orologio sull'apparente eclettismo dell'insieme fa prevalere tipologie strutturali e dettagli figurativi tip...

Rouge marble and chrome Art Deco mantel clock, goldsmiths and silversmiths, London An unusual Art Deco mantel clock housed in a finely figured rouge marble and chrome case with raised, stepped plinth and resting on four chrome pad feet with rouge marble decoration to the chrome sides. The dial with typical Art Deco style numerals, rouge marble centre and original Art Deco style chrome hands signed ‘Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co Ltd...

A 19th-Century French Japonisme Three-Piece Figural Garniture Clock Set Attributed to Eugène Cornu, in the Style of Édouard Lièvre. Consisting of a mantel clock and a pair of matchin...