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French Miniature Mid-18th Century Louis XV Lantern Timepiece and Alarm Clock
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
French miniature mid-18th century Louis XV lantern timepiece and alarm clock, circa 1750. The
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Bronze

French 18th Century Table Rack Clock, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
French rare 18th century table rack clock, circa 1780. The clock has a white circular marble base
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV 18th Century Cartel
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Floral vernis martin.Hunting decors with dogs, pheasant & stag. The clock maker is Houblin in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble and Ormolu Gilt Mantel Clock
Located in Firenze, IT
the hour and half hour on a single bell. Parisian manufactory from the late 18th century by the
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Clock France Published, Burnished Gilded Bronze, 1700s
By Ferdinand Berthoud
Located in Torino, Torino
Precious 18th century clock with a marble base enriched with bronzes gilded with mercury, the putto
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Antique 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A French Directoire Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
the waters below; the stream of water, the broken pitcher and the figure's arm all move when the clock
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

18th Century French Ormolu and Marble Clock with Putto and Cherub
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
French Louis XVI (circa 1785) ormolu, patinated bronze and white marble clock. 11 cm enamel dial
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Rare Large Romantic French Directoire Mantel Clock, Late 18th C
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
Rare, large (53 cm) prestigious and high quality romantic French Directoire mantel clock with love
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Very Important 18th Century Louis XVI Mantel Clock, circa 1770
By Le Roux à Paris 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very important 18th century Louis XVI mantel clock in a form of the Lion carrying the movement
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Walnut Clock
Located in Encinitas, CA
Very tall 18th century French Horloge from Provence. Original hardware and weights. Lovely enameled
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood, Glass

19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock 18th Century Pattern Wood Gilded Bronze
Located in Liverpool, GB
19th century Boulle mantel clock, 18th century model A prestigious museum-class mantel clock of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Octagonal Brass Carriage Clock, circa 1770
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Octagonal Brass Carriage Clock, Fitted with works by Veiberr a Lyon #3559. Traces of original
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Antique Late 18th Century French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Late 18th Century Paris Biscuit Porcelain Clock by Piolaine
Located in London, Middlesex
became a Master in 1787. He was among the most important of the last quarter of 18th century and of the
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Louis XVI Mantle Clock
Located in Seattle, WA
Revolution this particular clock received an interesting additional decoration featuring two French cocks
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Antique Late 18th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Louis XV ormolu cartel clock
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

A French Régence 18th century wall cartel
By Becquet
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Vernis Martin with floral motif and very nice gilt-brass .
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Wall Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Louis XVI Tall Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th c. Louis XVI Tall Case Clock with clock mechanisms
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Wood

Cartel Gold Plated Wall Clock with Vase Top, Paris, Late 18th Century, Louis XVI
Located in Bamberg, DE
French, European, Cartel Gold Plated Wall Clock with Vase Top, Paris, Late 18th Century, Louis XVI
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

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Gold Plate, Bronze

An 18th Century Louis XVI Pendule Clock by L Epine, silvered case by Osmond
By Lepine
Located in HAARLEM, NL
This unusual silvered clock was a very popular model in the Louis XVI period. The model is typical
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Louis XVI "Au Vase" Mantel Clock
Located in Geneva, CH
Exceptional Louis XVI "au Vase" ormolu and white marble mantle clock. The piedouche vase-shaped
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks

French Louis XV Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock William Blakey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
15.5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Wm Blakey A Paris and engraved ormolu fleur-de-lys hands. Springdriven movement with anchor escapement of 8 day duration, half hour co...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu

Signed Directoire Period Clock by Vaillant a Paris
By Louis Jacques Vaillant
Located in San Francisco, CA
Directoire period gilt bronze clock signed on the face "Vaillant a Paris". It has four recumbent
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Early French Louis XVI Mantel Clock Hannibal Hasdrubal, circa 1760
Located in Amsterdam, NL
- Pavie - Rome - Naples. French Bronze Casters used this historical scene as one of the first subject
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Ormolu and Bronze Sculptural Mantel Clock,
Located in Amsterdam, NL
12-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and finely pierced and engraved gilt hands, 8-day spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, hal hour countwheel...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Exceptional French Louis XV Rosewood and Tulipwood Tall Case Clock
By Pierre-Antoine Foullet
Located in Paris, FR
Rosewood and tulipwood french régulateur ornated with carved gilt bronze. Enamel and gilt bronze
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Clocks

Rare Large French Quarter Striking Morbier Wall Clock circa 1730.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
sides. With original winder, weights and pendulum. Sober austerity The Morbier clock, named after the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Clocks

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Bronze, Iron

Fine French Louis XV Corne Verte Bracket Clock, circa 1740
Located in Amsterdam, NL
24-cm. twentyfive-piece ornate ormolu dial with blue cartouche Roman numerals and blued shaped hands, spring-driven rectangular plated movement with five knobbed pillars signed Guill...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Clocks

French Louis XIV Ebonized, Religious Clock by Jean De St Blimond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
to the sides with moldings. The dial of this fine clock resembles the dials of English bracket and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Clocks

French Louis XVI filigree skeleton clock set
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The clock set comprises a skeleton clock of gilded bronze in Arabesque style, together with the
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A highly important and impressive french country lantern clock. Unusual big size. The clock was
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Antique Early 18th Century Regency More Clocks

French Louis XVI mantel clock by Hilger
By Hilger
Located in HAARLEM, NL
French Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1780. Enamel dial with Roman numerals
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Directoire Brass and Black Marble Skeleton Mantel Clock circa 1795
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Rare French Directoire Ormolu-Mounted Brass and Black Marble Skeleton Mantel Clock circa 1795. A
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1780
By Hilger
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed in red 'Hilger A Paris', fine pierced engraved gilt hands, 8-day anchor movement with silk suspended pendulum and countwheel half hour strikin...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

A French Brass Lantern Clock with Rare Porcelain Dial, circa 1750
Located in Amsterdam, NL
14-cm porcelain dial with Roman numerals, centre with green and red foliate scrolls and leaves, fine single iron hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven posted movement with si...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

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Brass

A Louis XVI Mantel Clock By Gaspard Cachard. French, C.1790
By Gaspard Cachard
Located in New York, NY
/> GASPARD CACHARD: the alleged successor of CHARLES LE ROI during the time of the French
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

A French Iron and Brass Alarm Lantern Clock, Rouelle circa 1725
By Rouelle
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
18.5-cm engraved pewter chapter ring with Roman numerals, brass centre with engraved foliate scrolls signed Rouelle, fine iron single hour hand and engraved brass alarm disc, 30-hour...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Clocks

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Brass, Iron

A Good French Louis XV Ormolu Mantel Clock, Beauvarlet, Circa 1750
By Beauvarlet
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
8-day spring driven movement with count wheel half hour striking on a bell, ormolu case, signed 'Beauvarlet A Paris' on the dial.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks

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Ormolu

A fine French Directoire ormolu and marble mantel clock, circa 1790.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
10-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed 'à Paris' and engraved gilt bronze hands, 8-day spring driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, countwheel ha...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Gilded Desk Clock, Directoire Period
Located in Madrid, ES
French gilded desk clock. Directoire period. Dial signed: "Griebel à Paris," late 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI cercle a tournant clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Bavaria and Palatine 1721-1794 She was one of the most important personalities of the 18th century. She
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Antique 18th Century Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Mantel Clock Urania by Gille L Aîné, circa 1760
Located in Amsterdam, NL
bronzier Chevalier. It is fairly rare for a Louis XVI mantel clock to have a signed case.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze

Big clock, "Au Vase"
Located in Geneva, CH
Big openwork bronze clock, very finely chiselled and gilded. It is decorated with a vase in the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV ormolu mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock. Viger A Paris
By Viger
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Go and striking, with verge escapement, signed 'Viger A Paris'. Circa 1750
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Iron and Brass Lantern Clock by Couchon a Paris, circa 1725
Located in Amsterdam, NL
17.5-cm engraved brass dial with Roman numerals and signed I.Couchon A Paris, blued steel pierced hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven movement with verge escapement and sil...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Clocks

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Iron, Brass

An Early French Provincial Iron and Brass Morbier Wall Clock circa 1735
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
21-cm iron dial with brass engraved chapter ring with Roman numerals and shutters, single hour hand and brass alarm disc, 8-day weight driven iron posted movement iwth verge escapeme...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

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Iron, Brass

A French Regence Blue Horn Bracket Clock on Wall by Julien Le Roy
By Julien Le Roy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A French Regence Ormolu-Mounted Blue Horn Bracket Clock on Wall Bracket, Julien Le Roy circa 1735
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Clocks

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Ormolu

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The dial signed Gentilhomme Palais Royal a Paris.
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Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Transition mantel clock by Montjoye Fils a Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
This rare clock demonstrates design influences from the short ‘Transition’ period which marked a
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Antique 18th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Rare Museum Quality Obelisk Mantel Clock with Calendar, Late 18th C
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
, statues of 2 beautiful women, with black marble - Late 18th century. In good working order.  
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
by Dubuc Le Jeune, Paris.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French late Louis XIV Religieuse mantel clock by Bonneual
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A good and impressive late Louis XIV boulle inlaid Religieuse mantel clock with richly ormolu
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Antique Early 18th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Ormolu Cartel Clock
By Jacques Panier
Located in New York, NY
the enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, the movement signed Jacques Panier A Paris with pull repeat, set within a cartouche-shaped case surmounted by a classical maiden at...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A French Louis XVI Ormolu Striking Cartel Clock with Sweep Seconds, circa 1770
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
17-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, foliate pierced and engraved gilt hands and blued sweep seconds, 8-day single spring with double action movement with rare type pinwheel escape...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks

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Ormolu

Louis XV Tall Case Clock
Located in Woodbury, CT
From the South of France made during the reign of Louis XV, an elaborately hand-carved oak tall
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Metal

18th Century Ancient Pendola Louis XVI French White Marble Gilded Bronze, 1800s
Located in Torino, Torino
Ancient Pendola Louis XVI (1700) Extremely rare and very refined Louis XVI clock, in white
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Rare French porcelain and gilt bronze mantel clock by Godon
By François-Louis Godon
Located in HAARLEM, NL
in the late 18th century. It is the only example of its kind known to exist today, not another one is
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Antique 18th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Meissen Ormolu-Mounted Clock
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
porcelain flowers, which supports the watch. Louis XV period 18th century. The watch is signed Decovigny à
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

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18th Century French Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th century French clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 18th century French clock — often made from metal, bronze and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 18th century French clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 18th century French clock bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 18th century French clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ferdinand Berthoud, Jean-Simon Deverberie and Etienne LeNoir are consistently popular.

How Much is a 18th Century French Clock?

The average selling price for a 18th century French clock at 1stDibs is $8,500, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $165,000 for the highest priced.

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.

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Questions About 18th Century French Clock
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a number of ways that you can find a carriage clock. Perhaps the simplest option is to shop on a reputable online platform, such as 1stDibs. Alternatively, you can check antique shops, estate sales, yard sales, flea markets and auction houses, as well as local classified ads posted in newspapers and on social media. You'll find a collection of carriage clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.