How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

Check 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.

How do I adjust a French mantel clock?

How 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.

Large French Clock

Mantel Clock With Candelabra

Rococo Clock

Tower Clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large French clock

H 30 in Dm 26 in

Large French Enamelled Clock Face

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large french enamelled clock face from a steeple in France, restored in the 1960s, with enamelled

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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

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Enamel

Large French Enamelled Clock Face

H 70.08 in W 70.08 in D 0.4 in

Large French Enamelled Clock Face

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large french enamelled clock face from a steeple in France, restored in the 1960s, with enamelled

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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

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Enamel

Large French Enamelled Clock Face

H 70.08 in W 70.08 in D 0.4 in

LaGarde Antique French Mantel Clock Gilt n Patina Bronze Shepherd Playing Flute

By Charles X

Located in Sweden, SE

Important Large French clock in the style of Charles X and marked by "LaGarde", late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

LaGarde Antique French Mantel Clock Gilt n Patina Bronze Shepherd Playing Flute

H 21.1 in W 14.2 in D 5.3 in

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century French gilded ormolu and Severs porcelain mantel clock. Having putti

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

H 18.51 in W 25.99 in D 7.49 in

Large Industrial Antique French Clock Face

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Epic industrial wall clock face with zinc trim and surround, enamel face with Roman numerals. Non

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Wall Clocks

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Enamel

Large Industrial Antique French Clock Face

H 3 in Dm 57 in

Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

A Large Antique French Empire style figural patinated bronze, gilt bronze and green marble clock

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Early 20th Century French Empire Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set

By Maison Deniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze Louis XVI style clock

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set

H 16.93 in W 13 in D 9.06 in

Large French 19th Century Bronze Cherub Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century French gilded ormolu and bronze mantel clock, having a pair of

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large French 19th Century Bronze Cherub Clock

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in

Large 19th Century French Gilded Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive fine quality 19th century French gilded ormolu Louis XVI style clock garniture

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Gilded Clock Set

H 26.38 in W 25.2 in D 9.06 in

Large French Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Vienna, AT

French Art Deco marble mantel clock still in original condition. Bronzed metal, ivory imitation

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Large French Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock

H 11.03 in W 25.2 in D 7.09 in

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

By Bodet

Located in Antwerp, BE

equipping French and Belgium stations for their big clocks for several decades. They inform travelers of the

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Plastic, Lucite

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

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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Large Clock Garniture Signed Houdon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional large 19th century French figural clock set after a model by Jean Antoine Houdon

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Clock Garniture Signed Houdon

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in

Large French Renaissance Revival Bronze Mounted Carved Walnut Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent 19th century French Renaissance Revival patinated bronze mounted carved walnut "Day

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Large French Renaissance Revival Bronze Mounted Carved Walnut Mantel Clock

H 22 in W 37 in D 9 in

Large Pair 19thC French Copper Clock Tower Hands

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Large Pair 19thC French Copper Riveted Clock Tower Hands in original paint. Hand made

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Antique 1890s French Wall Clocks

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Copper

Large Pair 19thC French Copper Clock Tower Hands

H 4.73 in W 37.8 in D 5.12 in

Large Pair 19thC French Copper Clock Tower Hands

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Large Pair 19thC French copper riveted clock tower hands in original paint. Hand made

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Antique 1880s French Wall Clocks

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Copper

Large Pair 19thC French Copper Clock Tower Hands

H 3.94 in W 28.35 in D 4.73 in

Large Pair 19thC French Zinc Clock Tower Hands

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Large pair 19thC French Zinc Riveted clock tower hands in original paint. Hand made

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Antique 1890s French Wall Clocks

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Zinc

Large Pair 19thC French Zinc Clock Tower Hands

H 5.12 in W 35.44 in D 7.88 in

Large French 19 Century Carved Marble Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality and large French Louis XVI style 19 century multi color carved marble mantel

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Large French 19 Century Carved Marble Mantel Clock

H 32 in W 32 in D 9.25 in

Large Original Enamel Antique French Tower Clock Face

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Large Original Enamel Antique French Tower Clock Face A stunning turn of the century original

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Mid-20th Century French Late Victorian Wall Clocks

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Steel, Enamel

Large Original Enamel Antique French Tower Clock Face

No Reserve

H 1.19 in Dm 51.19 in

Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality large 19th century French gilded ormolu and Champlevé enamel clock garniture, having

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set

H 25.6 in W 12.21 in D 9.45 in

Large 19th Century French Doré Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 19th century doré bronze mantel clock.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Doré Bronze Mantel Clock

H 25 in W 14.5 in D 7 in

Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and large original antique French ormolu clock set by A. D. Mougin. It is of the most

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

H 18.25 in W 27.5 in D 6 in

Large 19th Century French Bronze Figural Chariot Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Large 19th century French bronze figural chariot clock with 5 inches porcelain dial and fancy

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Antique 1840s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Bronze Figural Chariot Clock

H 12.5 in W 17 in D 12 in

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock by Gervais

By Frédéric & Gervais Durand

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu, bronze and white marble mantel

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock by Gervais

H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 7.09 in

Fine and Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A substantial and very fine quality ormolu Rococo clock by Samuel Marti. Formed in finely gilded

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Fine and Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

H 17 in W 11 in D 6.75 in

Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive and fine quality 19th century French Empire influenced clock set. Having a pair

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set

H 26.38 in W 25.2 in D 9.06 in

Large Pair 19th C French Zinc Clock Tower Hands

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Large pair 19th C French zinc riveted clock tower hands in original paint. Hand made

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Antique 1890s French Wall Clocks

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Zinc

Large Pair 19th C French Zinc Clock Tower Hands

H 5.12 in W 43.31 in D 4.73 in

Large Pair 19th C French Copper Clock Tower Hands

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Large pair 19th C French copper riveted clock tower hands in original paint. Hand made

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Antique 1890s French Wall Clocks

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Copper

Large Pair 19th C French Copper Clock Tower Hands

H 4.73 in W 37.8 in D 5.12 in

Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Very large French Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 98cm

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Antique Large French Three Piece Clock Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

19th century fine antique large French three piece clock set having a fisherman in period dress

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Spelter

19th Century Antique Large French Three Piece Clock Set

H 25.4 in W 9.06 in D 10.24 in

Large Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Candelabra Clock Set

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and large original antique French gilded bronze clock set. It is of the most beautiful

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Candelabra Clock Set

H 19.75 in W 11.75 in D 8 in

Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Genius of Music

By Vincenti et Cie, Cie Des Bronzes De Bruxelles

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Bronzen, I, p. 129, fig. 2.8.19. A similar clock (now missing its lyre) is in the French National

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Genius of Music

H 19.5 in W 13 in D 6.75 in

Large French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze cartel clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large French Louis XV style gilt bronze cartel clock. After the model by Jacques Caffièri. The

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

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Ormolu

Large French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze cartel clock

H 43 in W 25 in D 5 in

French Large Size Mid-19th Century Zinc Clock Trade Sign on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French large size clock trade sign from the mid-19th century depicts an oversized pocket watch

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Clocks

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Iron, Zinc

French Large Size Mid-19th Century Zinc Clock Trade Sign on Custom Stand

H 35 in Dm 26 in

Large French Charles X Period Ormolu Clock Representing Ceres

Located in London, GB

Large French Charles X period ormolu clock representing Ceres. A monumental clock of very fine

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large French Charles X Period Ormolu Clock Representing Ceres

H 25 in W 16.5 in D 6.1 in

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine large 19th century French gilt bronze mantel clock modeled in form of a classical lady

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

H 28 in W 27.5 in D 8 in

Large 19th Century Giltwood French Louis XV Cartel Clock

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning and most impressive large size antique French cartel clock. Exquisitely hand-crafted

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Porcelain, Glass, Giltwood

Large 19th Century Giltwood French Louis XV Cartel Clock

H 43 in W 14 in D 5 in

French Tower Clock Face

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fantastic large French iron tower clock face. This large clock face retains its original aged

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wall Clocks

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Iron

French Tower Clock Face

H 55.12 in Dm 55.12 in

Large Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning original antique French Cartel Wall clock in finely gilded bronze, dating from

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

H 20 in W 12.75 in D 5.25 in

Large French Baroque Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large French Baroque style gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clock French, mid 19th Century

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Antique 1850s French Baroque Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large French Baroque Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock

H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 8.27 in

Large French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Planchon a Paris Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

A nice striking mantel clock on stand made by Planchon A Paris. The rich decorated case in dark

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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Large French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Planchon a Paris Mantel Clock

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H 24 in W 12.6 in D 8 in

Clodion Signed Very Large and Heavy Bronze Clock, the Bronze is Gilded 19th Cent

By Clodion France

Located in Madrid, ES

Very large and heavy bronze clock,the bronze is gilded and patinated. The work of the bronze i

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Clodion Signed Very Large and Heavy Bronze Clock, the Bronze is Gilded 19th Cent

H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu, Champlevé enamel and onyx clock garniture

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in

Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

By Gavelle l'ainé à Paris

Located in Montreal, QC

sunburst, flanked by cockerels. This is an exceptionally large and well-made clock by a celebrated maker.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

H 26.75 in W 18.5 in D 7.25 in

French Bronze Cartel Clock

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage mid 19th century French Louis XV style cartel (wall) clock is beautifully designed

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Bronze Cartel Clock

H 30.25 in W 17.5 in D 6 in

French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard

By Victor Paillard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A superb 19th century French gilt bronze figural mantel clock by Victor Paillard (1805-1886). The

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard

H 27 in W 24 in D 11 in

Large Painted Tower Clock Face

Located in Ongar, GB

A large early 20th century painted metal tower clock face from Belgium. With original weathered

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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

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Sheet Metal

Large Painted Tower Clock Face

H 47.25 in W 1.19 in D 47.25 in

A fine large 19th century French fire gilt bronze mantel clock.

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

A fine large 19th century French fire gilt bronze mantel clock.

H 22 in W 18 in D 7 in

Large Antique French Ormolu Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks

By Pierre-Antoine Foullet

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning original antique French drum head clock. Beautifully made in finely gilded

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Antique French Ormolu Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks

H 20 in W 12.5 in D 6 in

Large French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Clock with Religious Inscriptions

Located in London, GB

This large, gilt bronze wall clock is a magnificent and highly unusual piece. At the centre of the

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Wall Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Clock with Religious Inscriptions

H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 7.49 in

Large Cast Iron Tower Clock Face

Located in Ongar, GB

A stunning large 19th century French tower clock face made from iron which has old weathered paint

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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Clocks

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Iron

Large Cast Iron Tower Clock Face

H 38.59 in W 38.59 in D 2.37 in

French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock

Located in London, GB

French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock French, early 20th Century Height 60cm, width

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

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Enamel

French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock

H 23.63 in W 15.36 in D 7.09 in

19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Ormalu

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Neoclassical mantle clock in brass with ormalu mounts, urn and swag detail. William

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Ormalu

H 21.5 in W 9.75 in D 5 in

French Four Glass Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French four glass mantel clock French four glass mantel clock with large bevelled glass panels

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French Four Glass Mantel Clock

H 13 in W 8.25 in D 5.5 in

Large Black Forest Mantel Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century black forest mantel clock, with carved wood dial to the French eight day two train

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks

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Walnut

Large Black Forest Mantel Clock

H 27 in W 23 in D 10 in

Large 19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large and impressive very good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style mantel (fireplace

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock

H 21.66 in W 29.53 in D 9.45 in

Antique French Clock Dial Face Wall Clock, Fully Working

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A charming antique French comptoise clock dial, beautifully naïve repoussé work surround with

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Wall Clocks

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Brass, Iron

Antique French Clock Dial Face Wall Clock, Fully Working

H 16.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.5 in

Large Belle Époque Style Antique French Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bertoud

Located in London, GB

This beautiful Belle Époque style Cartel clock is notable for its stunning depiction of a sunburst

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Clocks

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Bronze

Large Belle Époque Style Antique French Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bertoud

H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in

French Restauration Period Eagle Clock

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French restauration period mantle clock having a large patinated bronze eagle with outstretched

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Antique 1820s French Restauration Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Restauration Period Eagle Clock

H 18 in W 7 in D 7 in

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire gilt bronze clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 38cm, width 27cm

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large French clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A large French clock — often made from metal, bronze and ormolu — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large French clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each large French clock bearing Louis XVI, Art Deco or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large French clock over the years, but those crafted by JAZ, A.D. Mougin and Maison Deniere are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Large French Clock?

Prices for a large French clock start at $320 and top out at $169,877 with the average selling for $6,523.

Finding the Right clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Large French Clock

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Check 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.
How do I adjust a French mantel clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How 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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