French Clocks

This superb quality Sevres style porcelain and ormolu clock garniture consists of three vases, one of which has been mounted with an exquisite jewelled clock dial. This set comprises...

A painted case, enamel dial with brass surround and an elaborately decorated pendulum are the defining characteristics of a Morbier clock. At nearly eigh...

The Ancient Roman personifications of love and desire, Venus and Cupid, feature on this this fantastic Louis XVI mantel clock. Finely cast in resplendent gilt bronze, they are shown with a dove on Venus's hand, another ancient symbol of love. Venus is shown in draped clothing...

The circular glazed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters, set within a pierced case with ribbon-tied fruiting laurel trails, each side with a ram’s mask capped pilaster, ...

Charming and finely made vintage desk clock by the iconic Cartier. Made in Paris, France this beautiful example is presented in superb vintage condition and come with the original po...

Add some intrigue to your home or office with this handsome wall clock in black saddle leather. Featuring brass hardware and contrast stitching quintessential to the refined style of...

Mid-20th century foldable leather travel alarm clock by swiss Jaeger-LeCoultre for the luxury design house Hermès Paris, France By: Hermès ...

A very important French gilt bronze and Rouge marble figural mantel clock by Japy Frères Movement: Japy Frères (1806-1930) Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 30 3/4 i...

A stunning antique French ormolu clock set, circa 1870, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with Rose Pompadour pink ground. Pan...

Art Deco French mantle clock consisting of marble and aluminum. Clock measures 14" wide, 2.5" deep and 9.75" high.

Figural mantel clock signed “Al. dre Destape Palais Royal” The bronze figural mantel clock depicting one of the mythical heroes - Orpheus originates from the Empire period. The cloc...

19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clock, Enamel Face and Wood Marquetry Offered for sale is a 19th-century French Napoleon III wall clock acquired in the Pyrenees region of Fr...

A fine French gilt-bronze and porcelain clockset with figural group and porcelain flowers. The figural group modeled as 18th century lovers, the woman carrying a lamb, a dog besid...

One of the more rare Bakelite French clocks we have in stock. This clock has a wonderful Bakelite case design. The bezel is mirror chrome, the Bakelite is a deep mottled red with fle...

A breathtaking antique French Belle Époque period (1871-1914) porcelain mounted mixed metal mantel clock. Born in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, fine quality Parisian work, exceptionally executed in luxuriously opulent 18th century Louis XV Rocaille taste, finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, featuring a visually striking sculptural floral fiolate adorned gilt metal case, heavily embellished with fine porcelain flowers...

A Magnificent Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock set of exquisite craftsmanship. This spectacular clock set is comprising a pair of very large ni...

A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call " A la Cathedrale". The three pieces are of finely chased and gilded bronze; the cl...

Marks to movement: ELR, 1903, R73 to underside of lid. Origin: French Date: circa 1880 Dimension: 19 x 22 x 8 inches Notes: Zacharie Joseph Raingo (1775-1847) The Raingo...

The designs of Georges Chevalier (1894-1987), who was artistic director of Baccarat from the 1920s to the 1970s, were largely responsible for propelling Baccarat into the modern era. With his purity of line and geometric style cues, his signature is clearly legible, marking the stylistic power of the first artist to work for the Manufacture. Among Georges Chevalier’s flagship designs, was the Sun...

A lovely, solid bronze mantel clock depicting Ariadne and the Panther, after the famous sculpture by Johann Heinrich Dannecker (1758-1841). Here the princess Ariadne, wife of Dionysi...

Grand scale boulle Cartel clock and matching plinth, the ebonized wood case is embellished all-over with gilded bronze mounts (re-gilt). The medall...

A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She is wearing a large flowing dress, sitting on a Klismos chair with footed raised ove...

A stunning original antique French Rococo clock by Japy Frères. It is beautifully sculptured with finely finished scrolls, curves and acanthus leaves in finely gilded bronze. To the ...

Dial signed G. Fabre, 4 rue des Filles du Calvaire, Paris Clockwork signed Samuel Marti – Médaille d’Or 1900 A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and statuary Carrare marble clock set, consisting of a clock and a pair candelabra...

JAEGER LE COULTRE Jaeger Le Coultre gilt table clock with Lapis Lazuli dial, Roman numerals signed ‘Jaeger Le Coultre’ and original gilded hands. R...

A fine 19th Century French Clock Garniture, the Clock with bronze solider surmounted on a domed top with urn finials on four rouge marble pillars, over pierced decorated base on a sh...

Empire clock signed à Paris The mantel clock is in gilded bronze representing Ceres as a goddess of fertility, agriculture, grain crops and motherly relationships. In ancient Rom...

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement Round acrylic and brass table clock from Jaeger-LeCoultre, with a clean, minimalist design that fits into any environment. ...

A large early 20th century painted metal tower clock face from Belgium. With original weathered paint and hands. A nice decorative piece. Please cont...

Exquisite Boulle Style Mantel Clock This exquisite mantel clock perfectly embodies the artistry and elegance of the Boulle style, characterized by its rich ornamentation in bronze an...

A superb, large and early Ormolu clock, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with a Bleu Celeste ground and fine overglaze gilt decoration. The richly chased foliate case is...

An exceptional 19th-century Empire-style mantel clock by Hartmann à Paris, meticulously crafted in gilt bronze. This distinguished timepiece showcases a finely detailed white enamel ...

A very large and fine antique French clock set, circa 1880. It is of Rococo design boldly modeled in gilt bronze. Waisted keyhole shape with acanthus leaf shoulders, 'C' scroll feet standing on its original integral base. The top adorned with a putti and a musical instrument. To the sides are sound frets. The large dial is porcelain. The design is attributed to by the highly inventive and influential rococo goldsmith and architect Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier (1695-1750). Born in Turin, Meissonnier emigrated to France to work in the royal Gobelins factory in 1724 and in 1726 succeeded Jean II Bérain as architect and draughtsman to the Chambre et Cabinet du Roi. His designs for candelabra and other objects appear in the Dousieme livre des Oeuvres de J. A. Messonnier, Livre de Chandeliers de Sculpture en Argent published by Gabriel Huquier in the 1740s. A similar candelabrum in the Munich Residenz is illustrated in Ottomeyer and Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen (Munich 1986). The French movement is of high quality and is by Samuel Marti...

Louis XVI style clock in gilded bronze and porcelain: the base is very richly decorated: putti heads, flower garlands, knots and rosettes and porcelain plates decorated with golden s...

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A carved crest of a basket with flowers crowns this heavily carved oak case clock, c. mid 1800’s. A glazed-panel door just below the crest is flanked by sides with pierced half-moon...

This is a Henry Lepaute wood wall clock. It depicts the clock wood case shaped as a coat of arm shield. The wood case is adorned in each one of the upper corners with one heraldic symbol made of marquetry. The round clock face is white color with black color Roman numerals. Both hands are also black color. A gold tone metal frames the inside central circle and the outside border of the dial. At the lower part of the central face is written the name of the clock maker-as above- and his address in Paris. The time and chime...

Crafted in France in the 1800s, this high quality gilt bronze wall clock has elements in the style of Louis XVI. The white clock face with blue numbers re...

Crafted near Lyon, France, circa 1980 and built of burl wood, the vintage tall "Horloge Bressane" (Bressan is a region neat the city of Lyon), stands on curved feet over a scalloped ...

A Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock With A White Marble Base by François Linke. The case signed 'Linke'. This rare example of a clock by François Linke has a twin train eight-day mov...

Gilt bronze mantelpiece with 2 patinas (matt and shiny) composed of a clock and 2 candelabras. The clock is decorated with caryatids holding garlands of flowers and laurel leaves, ...

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 ...

This 19th-century clock is an exquisite work of art, perfectly reflecting the refined and elegant style of the Napoleon III period. Here is a detailed description of this masterpiece...

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

A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of seven-light figural candelabra. Designed as a celebration of music and lyric poe...

Large, rare and perfectly running Art Deco clock with polar theme. If you are looking for a rare, large and sculptural antique clock to grace your living space then this striking sp...

A magnificent 19th-century Empire-style mantel clock, signed by the esteemed clockmaker Leroy à Paris. This timepiece exudes classical elegance, featuring a finely detailed gilt bron...

A strike repeat alarm carriage clock by Pierre Drocourt. Stamped and numbered with the Drocourt mark on the back plate in a gilded 'Gorge' case. Drocourt was one of the great carriag...

18th century Louis XVI ormolu and marble cercle tournant mantel clock by Lapaute French, Late 18th Century Height 39cm, width 18cm, depth 12cm Dating from the latter part of the 18...

Outstanding quality large antique Victorian French porcelain and gilded metal clock set consisting of a pair of candelabra and a mantle clock. The candelabras having ornate gilded br...

René Lalique "Atmos clock", c. 1930 Execution: Glass and Chrome. Signed: by René Lalique Measures: H: 33 cm (12.9") Overall Very good condition Atmos, Pendule Perpétuelle, with the ...

French Art Deco period mantel clock and obelisks garniture (set), circa 1920s, crafted from onyx stone with champleve enameled bronze mounts. Clock 14 1/4 inches tall and the obelis...

Dimensions (Clock) - H: 16 1/2 in W: 7 1/2 in D: 4 1/4 in Dimensions (Candelabras) - H: 14 3/4 in W: 8 1/2 in D: 8 1/2 in This exquisite 19th-century clock set, crafted by the ren...

A very pretty silver and blue guilloche enamel miniature carriage or boudoir clock. Superb engine turned blue enamel. Sitting upon four bun feet. White enamel dial with arabic numera...

A miniature travel clock designed by R. Vachet Paris. Exceptional and very rare miniature travel-carriage clock, made in Paris France at the atelier of R. Vachet. This fabulous litt...

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock c.1860 Waisted case veneered with red tortoiseshell with finely figured brass and ormolu mounts, surmounted w...

Ormolu bronze mantel clock flanked by a troubadour and musical instruments, signed 'Ferdinand Berthoud a Paris'. The end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century was a crucial time in which new technological advances helped to make watches more accurate and more portable. During the 1790s, the production of gilded bronze increased considerably as working conditions improved. The freedom of trade initiated by the French Revolution allowed many casters to develop large factories. The new factory environment gave them a chance to execute all stages of bronze work including drawing, casting, gilding, assembly, and trade of art objects. While the bronzers took creative liberty in creating all kinds of clocks in contrast to the noble and rigorous structure carried by the movement of neoclassicism. Under the reign of Empire, the case designs started gradually to develop away from a proportionate and strict classicism towards a baroque style and revival style. The rediscovery of medieval civilization was one of the intellectual curiosities of the beginning of the 19th century, with much input from the Ancien Régime and its institutions, rites and the medieval churches in which family ceremonies occurred. This early nineteenth-century figural mantel clock is surmounted by a medieval musician. To be more precise, it is a french troubadour. Troubadours were known for composing and performing lyric poetry for the nobility back during medieval times. The clock is featuring a chiselled bronze troubadour, dressed in medieval fashion while holding a flute, playing a tune from sheet music called "Du Troubadour" that is resting on top of the rectangular clock case. In addition to that, the clock features a gilt bronze lute or vielle resting on a small stool on the opposite side of the clock’s case. The white enamel dial features the inscription Berthoud and is underlined by a bronze entourage chiselled with palmette motif, plus encompassed by c-scrolls and wreaths. The original hands are in blued steel and encircled by Roman numerals indicating hour next to Arabic numerals indicating minutes. The small details that adorn the hexagonal plinth are reliefs, depicting two water fountains or basins on both sides with a lyre in between. The sculpted image of a lyre raised above the background features also foliage garlands tied on top with ribbons. The clock rests on seven spinning feet. The clock was made in the well-known workshop of the Berthoud’s family that was recognized for their excellent work by the King. Berthoud Clockmakers History. Ferdinand Berthoud was a horologist and author of extensive treatises on timekeeping as well as a Swiss clockmaker serving the king of France, that produced many marine clocks, including a weight-driven version that inspired the first American sea-going clock. He was born in Plancemont, Switzerland, the son of an architect and judiciary. In 1741 he began a three-year apprenticeship as a clockmaker under his brother, Jean-Henri. He made his first marine chronometer in 1754 (sent for trial in 1761) and in 1764 was appointed a member of the Royal Society, London and Horloger Mécanicien de Sa Majesté et de la Marine ayant l'inspection de la construction des Horloges Marines. In 1769, Ferdinand Berthoud sent for his nephew Pierre-Louis Berthoud (1754–1813), commonly known as Louis Berthoud, a talented young watchmaker and clockmaker, inviting him to come to Paris from Couvet, Switzerland, to pursue his apprenticeship. Louis helped Ferdinand manufacture and repair the sea clocks...

Beautiful vintage Jaeger Le Coultre figural miniature street lamp clock for table top or desktop. It has been tested and it is working. This clock is in very good condition with minimal to no visible wear. Only the sign "Rue de la Paix" has some wear. It has a straight line lift, monometallic balance, nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, a silvered dial with Roman numerals and blued steel-pierced Louis XV hands all set in a gold metal case with lots of gold accents throughout. The dial is marked "Le Coultre, 8, Swiss at the bottom. This clock has an alarm function. This Jaeger LeClock is designed to look like an antique French street light...