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.

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 Mantels

French Gold Clock 19th Century

French Empire Ormolu Clock

Bronze Marble Figural Mantel Clocks

19th Century Black Mantel Clock

Standing Clock

Clock Dial

French Clocks With Silk Suspension

19th Century Mantel Clock 1860

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Mantels

Materials

Gold

French 19th Century Empire Mantel Mirror

$4,995

19th Century White Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This stunning French mantel clock is a superb example of neoclassical design, showcasing the

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19th Century French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century White Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock

$2,200

French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

French Empire style bronze mantel clock.

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Mantels

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock

$5,000 Sale Price

20% Off

French Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Art Nouveau mahogany cased mantel clock with arch top above satinwood inlay depicting a

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Mantels

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock

$2,731

French Louis XVI Cupid Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore and white marble oval shaped mantel clock with 2

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Cupid Mantel Clock

$12,500

French Louis XV Floral Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV style (19th Cent) bronze dore and porcelain floral decorated mantel clock with four

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Mantels

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Floral Mantel Clock

$55,000

French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French architecturally formed ormolu mantel clock French, 19th Century Height 52cm, width 28cm

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19th Century French Baroque Antique French Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock

$12,974

French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with gilded toupe feet supporting a raised plinth with an

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19th Century French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$6,760

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock. Having a gilded ormolu figure of

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mantels

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

$20,485

French Figural Bronze Pandora Mantel Shelf Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

French mantel shelf clock, mid 19th c., black slate case, with gilt bronze mounts, figural topper

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19th Century French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Bronze

French Figural Bronze Pandora Mantel Shelf Clock

$3,920 Sale Price

20% Off

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A spectacular French 19th century gold gilt mantel mirror with original glass revealing a line of

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Mantels

Materials

Gold

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror

$4,995

French 19th Century Rococo Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu Louis XVI style mantel clock, having

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mantels

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Rococo Mantel Clock

$4,779

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock having wonderful classical brass

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mantels

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

$20,485

French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century classical French Louis XVI style mantel clock, having gilded ormolu

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mantels

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock

$5,244 Sale Price

20% Off

French Classical Mantel Clock, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting classical Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and marble mantel clock, having a standing

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mantels

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Classical Mantel Clock, circa 1880

$3,823

French Patinated Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Patinated Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the circular dial, with

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Patinated Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

$2,350

French Directoire Marble Pillar Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

A Directoire Ormolu with black marble French pillar clock, three and a half inch enamel dial with

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1790s French Directoire Antique French Mantels

Materials

Ormolu

French Directoire Marble Pillar Mantel Clock

$8,535

Antique Limestone Fireplace

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

This exquisite Louis XVI-style paneled limestone fireplace mantel from France is a timeless

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Antique Limestone Fireplace

$4,879 / item

French Marble and Black Slate Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Gilt Metal Mounted Rouge Griotte Marble and Black Slate Mercury Compensated Mantel Clock

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Mantels

Materials

Griotte Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass

French Marble and Black Slate Mantel Clock

$2,350

French Patinated Marble and Slate Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Patinated Metal Marble and Black Slate Mercury Compensated Mantel Clock, late 19th century

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Mantels

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Slate, Metal

French Patinated Marble and Slate Mantel Clock

$2,800

Early 19th Century Vase Pendule, Pendulum-Clock, Tardy à Lyon, Empire circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

13 x 12 Description: Beautiful all gilt French mantel clock. The basic form is in the shape of

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Mantels

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century Vase Pendule, Pendulum-Clock, Tardy à Lyon, Empire circa 1820

$5,447

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A spectacular French 19th century gold gilt Neoclassical mantel mirror with original mirror glass

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Mantels

Materials

Gold

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror

$5,400

Gilded Brass French Strut Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

finely cut blued steel hands. Eight day French movement with lever escapement, C. 1880.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Mantels

Materials

Brass

Gilded Brass French Strut Mantel Clock

$2,389

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A shimmering French gold gilt mantel mirror, hand-crafted in France in the 19th century. This

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Mantels

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror

$3,200

Edwardian French Mahogany Balloon Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

. Eight day French movement with platform escapement, circa 1905.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique French Mantels

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian French Mahogany Balloon Mantel Clock

$1,433

French Limestone Mantel

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted from beautiful French limestone, this fireplace mantel dates back to the 1790s. Its

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18th Century French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Limestone

French Limestone Mantel

$30,030

French Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

: French Date: 19th century Size: Height 14 x 12 x 4 3/4 inches Claude Galle (1759 - 1815), is one

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19th Century French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

$8,500

Gilt Bronze and Blue Lapis Lazuli Clock with Bust of Molière

Located in London, GB

: Height 61cm, width 27cm, depth 13cm This exquisite French mantel clock originates from circa 1830, and

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Mantels

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Blue Lapis Lazuli Clock with Bust of Molière

$11,608

French Restoration Mantel Clock set, 1820-1830s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Restoration bronze mantel clock set, France, 1820-1830s. 1 clock and two candelabras

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1830s French Charles X Antique French Mantels

Materials

Bronze

French Restoration Mantel Clock set, 1820-1830s

$16,000 / set

French Ormolu Marble Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Spectacular and unique French Napoleon III ormolu mounted white marble mantel clock, 19th century

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Ormolu Marble Mantel Clock, 19th Century

$5,800

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock Patinated bronze and ormolu mantel clock

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1810s French Empire Antique French Mantels

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$13,657

French Empire Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

An elegant French Empire-style mantel clock crafted in gilded bronze, featuring a classic bust of a

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1790s Antique French Mantels

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock

$2,783

French Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock

By Henri Marc, Paris 1

Located in Norwich, GB

French Ormolu and porcelain mantel clock French ormolu mantel clock standing on a beaded oval base

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Mantels

Materials

Ormolu

French Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock

$4,301

French Marble Mantel

Located in Made, NL

Very beautiful antique French marble mantelpiece made of the warm Sarrancolin marble! This

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19th Century French Other Antique French Mantels

Materials

Marble

French Marble Mantel

$7,892 Sale Price

20% Off

Victorian Mahogany Cased French Striking Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Mahogany mantel clock in a break arch case with brass columns to either side, brass inlay to the

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1870s French Victorian Antique French Mantels

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Cased French Striking Mantel Clock

$2,670

19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Hunting Motifs

Located in Chicago, IL

This circa 1850 French mantel clock showcases a stunning figurative design made from cast gilt

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Mantels

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Hunting Motifs

$3,750

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very pleasing early 19th century French gilded ormolu mantel clock, have a classical maiden

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19th Century French Romantic Antique French Mantels

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

$3,823

The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent French Empire ormolu mantel clock features the iconic Neoclassical genre scene

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Mantels

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock

$34,500

French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

An attractive French Napoleon III antique mantel clock in original ormolu and fine pink

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1870s French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Ormolu

French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$6,350

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50cm

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Mantels

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$10,242

French Black Slate and Green Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Black Slate and Green Marble Mantel Clock, circular white enamel dial with open escapement

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Mantels

Materials

Marble, Slate, Enamel

French Black Slate and Green Marble Mantel Clock

$1,800

French Ormolu Calendar Mantel Clock, 19th Century

By Aubert Klaftenberger

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French, 19th century gilded ormolu mantel clock with a calendar dial. Having

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mantels

Materials

Ormolu

French Ormolu Calendar Mantel Clock, 19th Century

$20,485

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Mantel Clock

By J.E. Caldwell Co.

Located in Astoria, NY

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Mercury Compensated Mantel Clock, retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique French Mantels

Materials

Slate, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Mantel Clock

$2,350

French Directoire Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Directoire period mantel clock. Constructed of black marble with white statuary marble

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1810s French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French Directoire Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$4,792

Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu mantel clock. Having a

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock

$6,555

Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

This French Empire mantel clock features a seated female figure, finely sculpted, draped in flowing

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique French Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

$13,843 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

By Maison Deniere

Located in London, GB

This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Mantels

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$47,799

French Limestone Fireplace Mantel

Located in Zedelgem, BE

Large French limestone fireplace mantel. Inside dimensions : 156cm wide & 192cm high

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18th Century French Louis XIII Antique French Mantels

Materials

Limestone

French Limestone Fireplace Mantel

$18,404

Large 19th Century French Doré Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 19th century doré bronze mantel clock.

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19th Century French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century French Doré Bronze Mantel Clock

$8,200

French Limestone Fireplace Mantel

Located in Zedelgem, BE

Stylish French limestone fireplace mantel. Inside dimensions : 135cm wide x 140cm high Depth : 35cm

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19th Century French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Limestone

French Limestone Fireplace Mantel

$11,918

French Alabaster and Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Alabaster and Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock, late 19th century, of architectural form, with

Category

Late 19th Century Antique French Mantels

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Enamel

French Alabaster and Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock

$1,800

Antique French Orientalist Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This striking and highly detailed mantel clock is made entirely of ormolu, and is surmounted by the

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19th Century French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Orientalist Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

$10,242

French Ceramic Mantel Clock with Chinese Decoration

Located in Norwich, GB

French ceramic clock with Chinese decoration standing on outswept feet with purple and turquoise

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19th Century French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramic Mantel Clock with Chinese Decoration

$4,916

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mantel Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A dramatic French 19th century Louis Philippe gold gilt mantel mirror with original mirror glass

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Mantels

Materials

Gold

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mantel Mirror

$6,500

French Sevres style porcelain vase / mantel clock.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain lidded vase / clock. Having

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Mantels

Materials

Porcelain

French Sevres style porcelain vase / mantel clock.

$9,286

French Empire Bisque Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Empire Ormolu and Bisque Porcelain Mantel Clock French Empire ormolu mounted Bisque

Category

1780s French Empire Antique French Mantels

Materials

Porcelain

French Empire Bisque Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$7,989

French Limestone Mantel

Located in Dallas, TX

This limestone mantel, reclaimed from an early 1800s French farmhouse, adds a touch of history and

Category

Early 1800s Antique French Mantels

Materials

Limestone

French Limestone Mantel

$14,800

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Antique French Mantels For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique French mantels is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique French mantels was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and marble. There are all kinds of antique French mantels available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI, Louis XV and Empire antique French mantels are consistently popular styles. Many antique French mantels are appealing in their simplicity, but Japy Frères, Samuel Marti and Vincenti et Cie produced popular antique French mantels that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique French Mantels?

Prices for antique French mantels start at $171 and top out at $773,081 with the average selling for $7,182.

Questions About Antique French Mantels

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.
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.