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.

Antique French Bell

Marble And Bronze Mantle Clock

French Clocks With Silk Suspension

Sterling Bell

Bronze Bell

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Bell

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French Light Painted Louis XVI Style Tall Case Clock from the Late 19th Century

$4,235

Beautiful Late 19th Century French Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Clock Garniture

Located in Darwen, GB

enameled Roman numeral dial with a typical French movement and striking a bell. Having an ormolu and

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1890s Antique French Bell

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Tortoise Shell

Beautiful Late 19th Century French Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Clock Garniture

$3,491

Late 19th Century French Bleu Turquoise and Ormolu-Mounted Clock Garniture

Located in Darwen, GB

French movement, striking a bell on the quarter and the hour. The clock having finely cast ormolu mounts

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1890s Antique French Bell

Late 19th Century French Bleu Turquoise and Ormolu-Mounted Clock Garniture

$3,491

French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Ormolu Pendulum Clock by S. Marti Cie

By S. Marti Cie

Located in Firenze, IT

bell. French manufactory from the period of Napoleon III, mid-19th century.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique French Bell

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Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Ormolu Pendulum Clock by S. Marti Cie

$17,800

Important Bronze Clock from Empire Time or Restoration, 19th Century

Located in Marseille, FR

. Large size. Clock usually seen in French prefectures. Clock with bell, in working order. Dimensions

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Bell

Materials

Bronze

Important Bronze Clock from Empire Time or Restoration, 19th Century

$6,408

Duchess du Barry Empire Clock

Located in Vancouver, BC

bell. (Reference French Bronze Clocks by Elke Niehuser, Page 165)

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19th Century French First Empire Antique French Bell

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Enamel, Brass, Steel, Bronze

Duchess du Barry Empire Clock

$15,500

Small Edwardian Mahogany and Inlay Mantel Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

have brass loop handles and the case is supported on brass ogee bracket feet. It has a French day bell

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Early 1900s Antique French Bell

Small Edwardian Mahogany and Inlay Mantel Clock

$1,088

Victorian Solid Gilt Brass Mantel Clock

Located in Stutton, GB

Victorian solid gilt brass mantel clock,8 day French movement striking on a bell on the full and

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19th Century European Victorian Antique French Bell

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Brass

Victorian Solid Gilt Brass Mantel Clock

$1,225

A 19th Century gilt bronze antique clock garniture

Located in Darwen, GB

jewelled dial, with Roman numerals and a typical French movement striking a bell, housed in a French gilt

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1880s Victorian Antique French Bell

A 19th Century gilt bronze antique clock garniture

$3,491

Bell Epoque French Diamond Enamel Gold locket

Located in London, GB

18ct Gold finely worked locket set with Diamonds and Enamel opening with 2 frames inside.

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique French Bell

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Diamond

Bell Epoque French Diamond Enamel Gold locket

$3,765

19th Century French Pine Bell Hop s Stand

Located in Woodbury, CT

What a fun piece! We found it scouring a brocante in the southwest of France and it's the real deal

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19th Century French Antique French Bell

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Brass

19th Century French Pine Bell Hop s Stand

$4,200

French Leather Horse Necklace with Brass Sleigh Bells

Located in Austin, TX

An antique leather horse necklace with brass sleigh bells, early 1900s. Double leather strap

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Early 19th Century French Antique French Bell

Materials

Brass

French Leather Horse Necklace with Brass Sleigh Bells

$495

Rare Small French Green Bell Cloche Hanging Light

Located in Woodbury, CT

We have always had a thing for handblown French garden cloches that come in two configurations

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Bell

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Steel

Rare Small French Green Bell Cloche Hanging Light

$2,950

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light

Located in Woodbury, CT

We have always had a thing for hand-blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Bell

Materials

Blown Glass

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light

$2,950

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light

Located in Woodbury, CT

We have always had a thing for hand-blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Bell

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light

$2,950

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light

Located in Woodbury, CT

We have always had a thing for hand-blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Bell

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Handblown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light

$2,950

French 19th Century Handblown Garden Bell Cloche Hanging Light

Located in Woodbury, CT

We have always had a thing for hand-blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations

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19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique French Bell

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Handblown Garden Bell Cloche Hanging Light

$2,950

French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light

Located in Woodbury, CT

We have always had a thing for hand blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Bell

Materials

Brass, Steel

French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light

$2,950

Antique French Brass Bell Clock Chiming Clocks, 19th Century

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

- Quirky and rare antique French clock in the shape of a bell. - All working and it chimes

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1890s Antique French Bell

Antique French Brass Bell Clock Chiming Clocks, 19th Century

$2,047

French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light

Located in Woodbury, CT

We have always had a thing for hand blown French garden cloches that come in two configurations

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Late 19th Century European Antique French Bell

Materials

Brass, Steel

French 19th Century Hand Blown Glass Bell Cloche Hanging Light

$2,950

Beautiful Iron Bell, 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Sonantibus Laudate Deum" "Louez Dieu avec des cymbales sonores". Psaume 150 France

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1730s French Antique French Bell

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Iron

Beautiful Iron Bell, 18th Century

$4,153

Antique French Mother of Pearl Gilt Ormolu Hotel or Servant Bell Napoleon III Period

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Antique French Mother of Pearl Gilt Ormolu Hotel or Servant Bell Napoleon III Period This

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Bell

Antique French Mother of Pearl Gilt Ormolu Hotel or Servant Bell Napoleon III Period

$495

Antique Counter Top Bell with Cast Brass French Bulldog on Onyx Stone

Located in Retie, BE

Antique Counter Top Bell - Desk Bell - Room Bell - Maid Bell with impressive Brass Bulldog Figurine

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique French Bell

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Onyx, Brass

Antique Counter Top Bell with Cast Brass French Bulldog on Onyx Stone

$587

Renaissance Monastery Bronze Bell Representing the Crucifixion

Located in Paris, FR

Monastery Bell made of Bronze 16th Century Representing the Crucifixion Dimensions: Height

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16th Century French Renaissance Antique French Bell

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Bronze

Renaissance Monastery Bronze Bell Representing the Crucifixion

$2,373

Early 1900s Cow Bell Given as First Prize in The Savoie Alps

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 1900s cow bell given as first prize in The Savoie Alps and The Cow Would Lead The Procession

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Bell

Early 1900s Cow Bell Given as First Prize in The Savoie Alps

$1,250

French 19th Century Bronze Gilt and Porcelain Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Macclesfield, GB

An extremely decorative French gilt bronze bell shaped mantel clock with blue and white Severe

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Bell

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Gilt and Porcelain Mantel Clock

$2,806

Antique Gilt Bronze Marble Mantel Garniture French Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in Antrim, GB

decorated porcelain dial with fine gilt hands and convex bevelled glass door 8 day bell striking French

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1890s French Victorian Antique French Bell

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Marble

Antique Gilt Bronze Marble Mantel Garniture French Clock Set

$3,012

Outstanding Antique French Clock Set, circa 1860

Located in Stutton, GB

French movement striking on a bell. Shaped top, Corinthian column supports standing on a plinth base. The

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19th Century European Victorian Antique French Bell

Materials

Onyx

Outstanding Antique French Clock Set, circa 1860

$2,047

Large 19th Century French Hand Blown Garden Cloche

Located in Fairhope, AL

French, 19th century handblown garden bell cloche.

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19th Century Antique French Bell

Large 19th Century French Hand Blown Garden Cloche

$490

19th Century French Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Charleston, SC

Sophisticated French bronze mounted bell Jar is circa 1840. The crystal bell jar is hanging from a

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Bell

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Bell Jar Lantern

$6,800

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Antique French Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique French bell for your home. An antique French bell — often made from metal, stone and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique French bell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique French bell, designed in the Industrial, Art Nouveau or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique French bell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Desvres are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique French Bell?

Prices for an antique French bell start at $475 and top out at $8,245 with the average selling for $1,150.

Questions About Antique French Bell

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.