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A Rare French Louis XV 8-day Lantern Clock, Lefebure A Fontainebleau circa 1740
By Lefebure A Fontainebleau
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
8-day weight driven pillar movement with verge escapement, count wheel half hour striking and alarm on a bell, ormolu dial and brass case, on a later bracket. 32.5-cm ornate ormolu ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Mantel Clock, Gilt and Alabaster, Signed Prevost Paris, circa 1850
By Prevost
Located in Lesquin , FR
Large pendulum clock made in France in the 18th century by the Prevost workshop in Paris. In gilded
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Clock
Located in Vancouver, BC
A period Louis XVI black and white marble mantel clock made in the late 18th century. The white
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Mid-18th Century, French Corne Verte Cartel on Its Console
By Nicolas-Louis Delamotte
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
, suggesting that this clock may have been intended as an engagement present, as oral tradition has it. A key
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Early and Fine French Morbier Wall Clock P.A. Brocard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
17.6 cm iron dial with brass lining signed below P.A. Brocard A La Chapelle des Bois en Comte, applied brass chapter ring with Roman numerals, pierced brass hour hand and engraved al...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Wall Clocks

Materials

Iron, Brass

A French Louis XV Blue Vernis Martin Ormolu Mounted Bracket Clock on Wall Bracket, circa 1750
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with alarm and verge escapement.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Directoire Ormolu Skeleton Clock by Gaston Joly, Joly, circa 1795
By Gaston Joly
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A French Directoire ormolu skeleton clock fine enamel and calendar, Gaston Joly, circa 1795.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Large Beautiful France Fire-Gilt Bronze Empire Clock "Allegory of poetry"
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
Beautiful fire-gilt bronze Empire clock "Allegory of poetry", inside have signature of Claude
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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Attractive French Louis XVI Ormolu Sculptural Mantel Clock by J B Balthazar
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An attractive French Louis XVI ormolu sculptural mantel clock J B Balthazar, circa 1770 11.5cm
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Giltbronze Rococo Mantle Clock
Located in Stockholm, SE
Giltbronze Rococo mantel clock.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVIth Mantel Clock by Gavelle L’aine a Paris
By Gavelle le Jeune à Paris
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A sensational fine quality antique French Louis XVIth mantel clock, with base and obelisks of grey
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Exceptional Louis XVI Ormolu Vase Clock signed OSMOND
Located in New York, NY
The case with lion mask and ring handles, stamped OSMOND to the rear, the white enamel Roman and Arabic dial signed “Charles Dutertre a Paris”, with pierced ormolu hands, the eight d...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Metal

An Exquisite Empire Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by Lepaute
By Pierre-Basile Lepaute
Located in San Francisco, CA
particular dial was made by the founder’s nephew, Pierre-Basile. An identical clock resides in the Spanish
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock "at the Temple", 1780
Located in Paris, FR
A French Louis XVI period bleu turquin and white marble ormolu-mounted portico clock "at the Temple
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A Louis XVI Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
With an ormolu eagle atop a clock inscribed "Benoit a Paris", flanked by sphinxes resting on marble
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Important Louis XV Ormolu Cartel Clock signed "Olin a Paris"
By Jacques-charles Olin
Located in New York, NY
A monumental gilt-bronze cartel clock A Louis XV period ormolu cartel clock, the movement signed
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Metal

Louis XVI Table Clock
Located in Genova, IT
, France last quarter of the 18th century.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

L’Etude et La Philosophie Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock
By François Rémond, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Vancouver, BC
successful and popular model in the late 18th Century. It derives from a drawing in a catalogue produced by
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century, Chinese Cartel in Green Lacquer, Louis XV Period
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
clock cases. Doc: "The art and manner of the French cabinetmakers in the 18th century." By Jean NICOLAY
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Period Gilt Ormulo clock
Located in Perth, GB
Exceptionally large and impressive wall clock by the eminenant clockmaker "CAUSARD HGR DU ROY
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock, Signed Bekeer à Paris, circa 1804
By Bekerr
Located in Brussels, BE
W. 26 cm x d. 9 cm. Rare Empire period clock by established watchmaker, original fire gilding in
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Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Mantle Clock with Malachite, Raingo Freres
By Raingo Frères
Located in Heukelum, NL
A large 18th-early 19th century French fire gilt bronze with malachite pendulum in neoclassical
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Ormolu Cartel Clock Approximately 1745
By Henri-Charles Balthazar
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
ITEM: A LOUIS XV ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK AUTHOR: CHARLES BALTHAZAR PERIOD: APPROXIMATELY 1745
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rococo Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock Dehemant / Duplessis
By Jean-Claude Chambellan Duplessis, the Elder
Located in Stockholm, SE
with verge escapement similar clock can be found in Vergoldete Bronzen and one similar in the wallace
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Round Brass Carriage Clock, circa 1770
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Round Brass Carriage Clock, France, Circa1770. Fitted with works by Le Mercier- Roven. Enameled
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Antique Late 18th Century German Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Elephant Mantel Clock, circa 1750 and Later
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very decorative and popular patinated and ormolu-mounted elephant mantel clock basically Loui XV
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Clock in Gilded Bronze
Located in Genova, IT
, France, second half of the 18th century.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

An exceptional large Oscillating clock by A Janvier
By Antide Janvier
Located in HAARLEM, NL
de France) where he established a clock making school. His pupils included Zacharie Raingo and Paul
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Elephant Clock, by Le Foré Paris
Located in London, Middlesex
elephant stands on the rockwork base and the clock rests on an ormolu saddle secured by an ormolu band
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Important French Empire Table Clock "Lady with Harp" Sign
Located in Madrid , ES
Important French table clock "Lady with Harp" sign Golden bronze table clock Empire style
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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock with a Patinated Horse
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rococo gilt bronze clock with a patinated horse.
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV bronze pendulum clock “Pendule au Sanglier”
Located in HAARLEM, NL
An extremely rare and important splendid Louis XV bronze pendulum clock “Pendule au Sanglier”, with
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Antique Early 18th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Unusual Louis XVI mantel clock by Gavelle a Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A good and very unusual Louis XVI mantel clock in a form of a soldier with the drum on his back
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI grey marble mantel clock by Cellier
By Cellier A Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The grey marble columns rise from square plinths, embellished with gilt bronze heraldic devices, topped with two almost identical celestial globes. The plinths are each surmounted by...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Imposing Monumental Louis XVI Temple Mantel Clock by Barbichon
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Imposing monumental Louis XVI temple mantel clock with osculating sunburst pendulum surrounded with
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Imposing Monumental Louis XVI Temple Mantel Clock, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Imposing monumental Louis XVI temple mantel clock with osculating sunburst pendulum surrounded with
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Ormolu Wall Cartel by Hubert Sarton, Liège
By Hubert Sarton
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
Sarton à Liège(1748-1828) French wall cartel “Mask of Apollo”, from a model by Osmond Ormolu
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Small Decorative Louis XIV Boulle Inlaid Bracket Clock, circa 1720
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A small decorative Louis XIV boulle inlaid bracket clock, circa 1720 with matching bracket. It was
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Good and Very Unusual Louis XVI Mantel Clock, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A good and very unusual Louis XVI mantel clock in a form of a soldier with the drum on his back
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Small and Charming Louis XVI Clock Signed by Noel Balthasar
By Noel Balthasar
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An important small & charming Loui XVI gilt Bronz so-called "Cartel d'alcove" with quarter repeated movement signed by Noel Balthazar, circa 1770. 8 Day movement with pull/quarter...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Attractive Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Ormolu Mounts, circa 1780
By Fol a Paris 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An attractive Louis XVI white marble mantel clock with ormolu mounts circa 1780 signed "Fol a Paris
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Antique 18th Century French Mantel Clocks

Louis XVI Giltbronze and Marble Clock Signed Barancourt a Paris
Located in Stockholm, SE
Louis XVI giltbronze and marble clock signed Barancourt a Paris.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Pierre Le Roy Cartel Clock in Hand-Painted Case Bracket
By Pierre Le Roy
Located in Houston, TX
Leroy clock workings are displayed rest in a later elaborate lacquered cabinet that rests upon a
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Lovely Miniature French, Brass Alarm Lantern Wall Timepiece
Located in Amsterdam, NL
7 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, brass hands and alarm disc, weight driven posted movement with verge escapement and silk suspended pendulum of 36 hour duration, alarm on a bell...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Brass

1700s Clock Set
Located in Clinton, AR
5-piece hand painted. Origin, Paris, late 1700s-early 1800s over 200 years old.
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk...

Materials

Bronze

1700s Clock Set
1700s Clock Set
$6,500 / set
Lovely Miniature French, Brass Lantern Alarm Wall Timepiece
Located in Amsterdam, NL
5 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, single iron hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven posted movement with verge escapement and silk suspended pendulum of 36 hour duration,...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Clocks

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Small Ormolu-Mounted Red Lacquer Bracket Clock, Pierre Musson, Paris
Located in London, Middlesex
Clock with bracket: 13 x 7 x 31 inches high (33 x 18 x 79 cm) With a 7-inch enamel dial
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Lacquer

Small French Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Timepiece
Located in Amsterdam, NL
6.5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and red date numbers signed Imbert L'aîné, finely foliate pierced engraved gilt hands and blued steel date pointer, eight day spring-driven mov...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Marble

Late Louis XVI Bronze Ormolu Striking Wall Clock circa 1790, So Called "Oeil-D
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A late Louis XVI bronze ormolu striking wall clock, circa 1790. So called "Oeil-de-boeuf" signed
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Nicely Engraved French Brass Alarm Lantern Timepiece, circa 1740
Located in Amsterdam, NL
16.5-cm engraved chapter ring with Roman numerals and finely foliate engraved centre and front fret with satyr mask, fine single iron hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven br...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Iron, Brass

Small French Brass Lantern Wall Timepiece by B J Lefebvre a Paris, circa 1730
Located in Amsterdam, NL
lantern clocks fit in all kind of interiors, modern and classic. Besides a beautiful object d'art it is a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early Small French Lantern Timepiece with Alarm, Le Doux A Paris, circa 1730
By LeDoux
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
annular engraved brass dial with Roman numerals surmounted by a finely pierced and engraved fret incorporating a mask, centre signed 'LeDoux A Paris', engraved alarm disc and single ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Clocks

Materials

Brass

A French ormolu and marble pendule a cercles tournants , Barancourt, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
8-day spring driven movement with pinwheel escapement and silk suspended sunburst pendulum, countwheel half hour striking on a bell, driving the two horizontal chapter rings with Rom...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A French Louis XIV ebony and tortoise Religieuse by Claude Arthus, circa 1670.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
22-cm velvet covered dial, applied engraved brass chapter ring with Roman numerals and ful minute marking, foliate pierced and engraved brass hands, pierced cast brass spandrels with...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Clocks

Materials

Brass

Small Boulle French Cartel
Located in Paris, FR
Small cartel and its cul de lampe inlaid with brass and tortoise shell say marqueterie Boulle. Beautiful carved gilded bronze ornamentation. Parisian work from the Louis XV period...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV More Clocks

Louis XVI Period Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in New York, NY
, late 18th century. Measures: Width 10 1/2”, depth 4 3/4”, height 16 1/2”.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Parisian Fine Clock , Louis XVI Period, circa 1780
By Engaz
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
, enamelling in Paris in the late 18th century. From our research it is Marie Charlotte Xavier Lallemant of
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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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.

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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.

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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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.