French Clocks

Elegant wall clock by Paul Sormani, in blue lapis lazuli and gilt bronze ormolu. Paul Sormani was a famed French 19th century cabinetmaker, renown for his production of magnificent...

A charming antique French comptoise clock dial, beautifully naïve repoussé work surround with painted decoration, porcelain enamel dial with brass hands. Or...

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Tower Clock Face,,, Very unusual in that it has both Roman Numerals and Conventional numbers, (CAN NOT FIND ANOTHER) Newer wooden back recently...

Experience the elegance of the 19th century with this stunning French Boullework and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock. The intricate craftsmanship is evident in the exquisite details of the...

Robert Picault Ceramic Clock, France - 1950s.

This is a wonderful little carriage clock that strikes and has an alarm. It was made by James Muirhead in Paris, circa 1880.

French four glass clock standing on a raised base with beaded decoration and fine Champleve enamel decoration to the pillars and bezel with fur...

This exquisite three-piece French bronze and marble clock garniture by Lemerle-Charpentierwith a movement by Samuel Marti and is a superb example of late 19th-century Parisian decorative arts, combining fine sculpture, architectural marble, and precision horology into a unified and highly ornamental ensemble. Comprising a central mantel clock flanked by a matching pair of figural candelabra, the set was designed as a complete decorative statement for a grand salon, mantelpiece, or formal interior. The central clock is mounted in luminous white marble, richly accented with finely chased gilt bronze mounts. Atop the case stands a beautifully modeled putto figure in dark patinated bronze, animated and expressive, holding a torch aloft—an allegorical symbol of enlightenment, time, and knowledge. The contrast between the dark bronze figure, warm gilded details, and cool marble ground creates depth and visual drama. The circular enamel dial with Roman numerals is elegantly framed, underscoring the refined balance between function and ornament. Flanking the clock are a matching pair of bronze figural candelabra, each centered by a sculptural putto standing on a marble base. The figures support scrolling, gilt bronze candle arms terminating in classical bobeches, creating graceful upward movement and symmetry. The sculptural modeling of the figures—soft anatomy, expressive faces, and dynamic poses—demonstrates the high artistic standards expected of Parisian luxury objects during this period. Lemerle-Charpentier: Parisian Masters of Decorative Clocks The set bears the name of Lemerle-Charpentier, a respected Parisian firm active in the second half of the 19th century. Lemerle-Charpentier was renowned not only as a clockmaker, but as a collaborator with elite bronze casters, sculptors, and marble workshops, producing clocks and garnitures that rivaled the finest decorative arts of the era. Their pieces were often signed on the dial or movement, signaling quality, reliability, and fashionable taste. The firm specialized in luxurious mantel clocks, figural garnitures, and exhibition-quality pieces, many of which were exported internationally to decorate aristocratic homes and refined interiors. Lemerle-Charpentier clocks frequently feature award-winning movements paired with elaborate bronze sculpture, making them especially desirable to collectors today. Decorative and Collectible Significance Three-piece clock sets of this caliber were designed to convey status, refinement, and artistic literacy. Today, original Lemerle-Charpentier garnitures are prized for their sculptural quality, historical integrity, and decorative impact. Elegant, cohesive, and richly detailed, this Lemerle-Charpentier bronze and marble clock set is a timeless centerpiece—equally compelling as a functional timepiece and as a work of French sculptural art.Samuel Marti et Cie was one of the most important and respected French clock movement...

A stunning and most unique French 19th century Louis XV st. Tortoiseshell and Ormolu clock, signed Spaulding & Co, Paris. This wonderful clock is raised by a most elegant scalloped b...

Original, well-preserved Art Deco mantel or table clock from France around 1930. Marble base in dark (Porto) and light marble. At the top a spelter cast of an albatross bird sculptur...

A sensational French Louis XV period, circa 1740, tall case clock with an extremely rare mechanism movement signed Jean Charost. The original case in kingwood, ebony and rosewood ven...

French clockmakers were renowned for their craftsmanship during the 19th century. An antique framed hanging Cartel wall clock made of gilded bronze. The hours are shown as Roman nu...

Table pendulum clock made in France during the empire period, 1790-1810. Made from gilt bronze. Depicting a man holding a cornucopia.

Suitcase luxury watch blue covered with blue cowhide leather sheathing, box with details and finishings in polished nickel-plated brass. Upholstery and ...

Quality 19th century French Louis XVI ormolu and porcelain mantel clock, the case cast as a seated farm boy with floral rimmed hat, holding a single rose, by a pair of Doves, rake, p...

A beautiful 19th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu and White Carrara Boudoir Clock with a Pair of Candelabras. This antique French ormolu mounted white marble boudoir clock, is circa...

A beautiful clock of ornate Rococo design, the case finely cast with scrolling acanthus and rocaille ornament, the front and sides with pierced lattice panels back with fabric, raise...

A large and stunning original antique French Cartel Wall clock in finely gilded bronze, dating from around 1880. Elegantly designed in the Rococo style of Louis XV, it is formed of b...

Antique 19th century quality French boulle bracket clock with original bracket, Fantastic quality boulle bracket clock inlaid with brass and ormolu moun...

French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set by Samuel Marti. Samuel Marti et Cie clocks can be found on display at the Metrop...

Dimensions: 90.5 inches high x 26 inches wide x 16 inches deep. Exceptionally elegant antique French Empire style bronze and marble mounted tall case clock, a striking architectural...

A magnificent ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and Sèvres style porcelain clock by renown maker Japy Frères. It is of a beautifully chic design, four turned corner columns with a cushio...

Mantel clock "Reading girl", France, 1870 - 1890 Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, marble, gilding Vintage from the 19th century Place of Origin: France Date of Manuf...

A period Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock, also known alternatively as 'Cartel d'Alcove' or 'œil de bœuf Cartel d’Alcove' or bull's eye, the circular dial headed by a cockerel, within a...

Charles X "Horatius and the Fall of Rome", Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, circa 1830, surmounted by a seated emperor above a circular enamel dial signed "Gasche Hger. bte. Duroy / Galler...

Very eye catching clock

A stunning and most impressive large size antique French cartel clock. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the 19th century, very fi...

An elegant neoclassical bronze portico clock. The patinated bronze with gilt bronze accents with round white porcelain dial. The four columns on each side with a plinth base at the...

A fine quality 19th century Sèvres ormolu-mounted porcelain clockset. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: Clock: 25 in high; Urns: 24 in high.

A fine 19th century Louis Philippe fire gilt large mantel clock. Depicting Louis XV and his wife Marie Leszczynska

Bronze mantel clock with candlesticks, G. Philippe, France, Paris, second half of 19th Century Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, enamel, gilding Vintage from the 19th c...

Antique (early 19th century) French ormolu bronze mantel clock in the Empire style depicting neoclassical maiden with child.

French clock mantel (fireplace) clock Le Premier Miroit signed Francois Moreau, the circular Roman numeric shell capped dial, raised above dolphin supports, and fronted by a semi cla...

Antique Belle époque sculptural three-piece clock set after Auguste Moreau French, early 20th century Measures: Clock height 81cm, width 40cm...

Bronze clock with sculpture "Lady next to casket", France, 1830s - 1840s Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, gilding Vintage from the 19th century Place of Origin: Franc...

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...

French Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock French porcelain figural mantel clock beautifully decorated with flowers on a white ground, lattice work panel to the centre and standing on out...

A very rare 19th Century French well cast bronze clock garniture set of grand proportions, exceptional quality, fully restored and polished. The stunning set comprises of a clock wi...

Guillard marble mantel clock with brass applications showing chestnut leaves and nuts, with pendulum, width: 54 cm, height: 32 cm. With two Art Deco marble side plates, with bronze ...

Elegant quality French 19th century gilt metal and porcelain mantle clock, having a quality antique Victorian mantle clock with a beautiful blue and white porcelain dial decorated wi...

A mantel clock made of bronze and marble "Roaring of the Lioness", France, circa 1880. Signed Par Omerth. Very good condition. bronze + marble Dimensions: height 48 cm, w...

This vintage Art Nouveau sculpture with clock is designed in a hard paste white porcelain. A sensuous young scantily dressed female figure is positioned upon the ledge of the town well. A pensive face sets a somber mood. A clock is placed within the head of the tall fountain...

Pendulette "Gare La Bombe" France gilded bronze first half 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 20 x 15 x 7 cm Description: Antique miniature mante...

Box luxury triple watch in brown finish for 3 watches. Covered with brown cowhide leather sheathing, box with details and finishings in polished nickel-...

A Fine & important French bronze statue 8 day clock garniture in the Orientalist style, circa 1880. The 8 day clock with a time and strike mechanism, sounding the hours and half hours on a pleasant mellow sounding bell. The clock is house in a lavish bronze case heightened with silver gilt, to the top is an engraved 'Minaret' shaped finial and below a gallery of silvered and gilt bronze leaves. The white enamel clock dial having black Arabic numerals, the center of the dial with a bas relief of palm trees and figures below the sun and a fort to the background. The front of the clock is shaped like a Mihrab (a niche in a mosque), to the base is another bas relief an East Indian scene with gilded bronze figures holding muskets and spears, with an elephant and tiger...

A rare find Antique French or maybe German wall clock. All wood frame with hand made brass gears. The dial is painted and shows the old paint cracks. I beli...

19th century French decorative toleware garniture set, circa 1880. Fine example of a 3 piece garniture set, hand painted toleware decorated with ornate ormolu mounts. Clock fitted w...

French Louis XV Style Bronze Cartel Clock, late 19th century, the porcelain dial hand-painted with Roman numeral indices, the strike on bell movement struck "CB / 241 / 3614". 23" H...

Pendule - Virgil the Poet Paris Bronze, marble around 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 61 x 43 x 17 cm Description: Large and, at around 30 kg, very heavy French bronze clock from the ...

Art Nouveau mahogany Balloon clock with satinwood inlay and standing on brass ball feet. Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original hands. Eig...

Transport yourself to the elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Slate and Rouge Marble Mantel Clock. Meticulously crafted, this timepiece is a ...

This French Empire mantel clock features a seated female figure, finely sculpted, draped in flowing fabric, and positioned next to an elegant water fountain motif. The round enamel d...

This fine and ornate antique clock set by Lemerle-Charpentier & Compagnie comprises a clock and two flanking candelabra. The asymmetrical clock is set on a red marble base with ormolu feet and features a central relief panel in patinated bronze. The circular red marble clock...

There are clocks that politely tick in the corner… and then there are clocks that look as though they were appointed by decree of the Empire itself. This superb 19th-century French ...

Delightful Art Deco French mantel clock set of clock and two matching garnitures, circa 1930s, in mottled purple marble with geometric br...

Early 19th century French Empire period gilt bronze figural clock. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.

French Restoration Bronze Mantel Clock Set, France, 1820s–1830s. Important French Restoration period bronze mantel clock set, consisting of one clock and a pair of matching candelab...

French walnut Louis XV longcase clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin, 18th C. A lovely clean lined design with a single rounded door on the top opening to an elaborate gilt tin face molded surround with peacocks, swans and flowers with a central white clock face in roman numerals. Marked Patou-Collin, a Meslay. A long narrow lower door with a round glass window...

A very fine and elegant fire-gilt bronze mantel clock in the Romantic taste. The base rests on scrolling feet connected by leafy volutes centered with a female mask beneath a decora...

French onyx and champleve four glass mantel clock. French mantel clock housed in a hexagonal shaped green onyx case with bevelled glass panels. Fine champleve enamel decoration to all pillars, champleve decoration and fine fretwork to both the top of the case and the plinth and resting on brass feet. Gilded dial with champleve decorated centre, Arabic numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands, the dial surrounded by diamante decoration. French eight day movement numbered 1631 with anchor escapement striking the hours and halves on a coiled gong. The mercury pendulum...