French Ormolu Clocks
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Griotte Marble, Brass, Enamel, Nickel, Ormolu
Antique 1820s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Gold, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 1890s Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Giltwood
Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks
Porcelain
Antique 1860s French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass, Steel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
20th Century French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 1850s French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Metal, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique 1820s French Romantic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Crystal, Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Onyx, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Régence Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Grandfather Cloc...
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Malaysian Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Garniture
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Garniture
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
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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.
- What is ormolu furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ormolu furniture refers to the ornate decoration typically applied to French antique furniture. The decoration is made out of bronze and is then covered with 18 to 24 karat gold. You can shop a collection of ormolu furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How can I spot an antique clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an ormolu clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An ormolu clock is a timepiece surrounded by gilding, metal covered with a thin layer of gold. The clocks are usually very ornate and designed for display on a mantel or table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ormolu clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check 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, 2022How 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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