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.

How do I identify my antique clock?

To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.

What is an antique bracket clock?

An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

How can I spot an antique clock?

To 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.

How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?

To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.

Are old antique clocks worth anything?

Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.

Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

French Mantel Clocks 19th Century

Bronze Marble Figural Mantel Clocks

1860 French Circa Mantel Clock

French Mantel Ormolu Clock With Candelabra

French Gilt Brass Mantel Clock

French Black Marble Mantel Clock

French Bronze Sculpture And Clock

19th Century Mantel Clock 1860

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Clock Set 19th Century Napoleon III Period by Balthazard À Paris

$23,734 / set

Clock Napoleon III from Eugene Cornu, Bronze and Onyx, 19th Century

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Napoleon III clock From Eugene Cornu, bronze and onyx, 19th century Measures: H 56cm, W 45cm, W

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1860s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze

Clock Napoleon III from Eugene Cornu, Bronze and Onyx, 19th Century

$6,526

Mantel Clock, 19th Century, Gilded Bronze, Enamelled and Cloisonné, Napoleon II

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mantel clock, 19th century, gilded bronze, enameled and cloisonné, Napoleon III Pendulum: Height

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Mantel Clock, 19th Century, Gilded Bronze, Enamelled and Cloisonné, Napoleon II

$14,240 / set

Napoleonic Era Clock

Located in Warsaw, PL

A beautiful clock from the time of Napoleon III in gilded bronze and a uniquely colored malachite

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleonic Era Clock

$14,834

Napoleon III Black and Rouge Marble Mantle Clock with Multiple Complications

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A large and impressive Napoleon III marble mantel (fireplace) clock of pyramidal shape having

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Marble

Napoleon III Black and Rouge Marble Mantle Clock with Multiple Complications

$6,500

Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marble Clock Set by Deniere

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Napoleon III ormolu mounted marble clock set by Deniere.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marble Clock Set by Deniere

$7,393

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Sevres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock Garniture

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Napoleon lll gilt bronze mounted Sevres style porcelain mantel clock/ garniture. It

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Sevres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock Garniture

$18,500 / set

Antique French Blue and White Enamel Napoleon III Period Wall Clock

Located in Sheridan, CO

Antique French Blue and White Enamel wall clock, Napoleon III Period, late 19th c. The clock

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Blue and White Enamel Napoleon III Period Wall Clock

$1,350

Second Empire clock

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Second Empire clock, gilt bronze, 19th century. Measures: H: 57 cm, W: 31 cm, D: 17 cm.

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1860s European Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Second Empire clock

$9,256

French Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An exquisitely chiseled mantel clock from the third quarter of the 19th century, this fine

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

French Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century

$2,145

Napoleon III Clock and Pair of Double-Armed Candlesticks

Located in Paris, FR

19th century gilt and sculpted bronze set composed of a mantel clock and a pair of candlesticks

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1870s French Louis XVI Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Clock and Pair of Double-Armed Candlesticks

$5,696

Wonderful French Empire Doré Bronze Figural Clock Big Napoleon III 19th Century

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful French Empire gilt doré bronze lady and gentlemen figural mantel clock, with stag and a

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Doré Bronze Figural Clock Big Napoleon III 19th Century

$4,250

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Cherubs Putti Maison H. Riondet Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Napoleon III French gilded bronze mantel clock with putti cherubs late 19th century circa 1870

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Cherubs Putti Maison H. Riondet Napoleon III

$2,367

Mantle Clock Napoleon III, Eugene Cornu Enamel, Cherry and Black Belgian Marble

By Eugène Cornu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mantle clock Napoleon III. Eugene Cornu enamel, cherry and black Belgian marble with gold gilt

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1870s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Marble, Enamel, Bronze

Mantle Clock Napoleon III, Eugene Cornu Enamel, Cherry and Black Belgian Marble

$6,526

Antique French Napoleon III French Rouge Marble Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock 20"

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique 19th Century mantel Clock. Made from Rouge marble with bronze ormolu. Ornately designed

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19th Century Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III French Rouge Marble Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock 20"

$765

Exceptional Napoleon III Clock "The Use of Time” and Pair of Candlesticks

Located in Paris, FR

19th century gilt and patinated bronze set composed of a figural mantel clock and a pair of

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Exceptional Napoleon III Clock "The Use of Time” and Pair of Candlesticks

$25,277 / set

Napoleon III Clock in Gilt Bronze Signed Benoît Félix Richond in Paris

By Richond Frères

Located in BARSAC, FR

Magnificent Napoleon III clock in finely chiseled gilt bronze with a lush decoration inspired by

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Clock in Gilt Bronze Signed Benoît Félix Richond in Paris

$3,916

A French Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Henry Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in Tarzana, CA

A French Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Henry Picard The blue and white

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

A French Antique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Henry Picard

$21,000

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Varnished Wood Clock and Pair of Candelabra

Located in Paris, FR

composed of a mantel clock and two candlesticks topped by a dome. The silver dial is decorated with 12

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Varnished Wood Clock and Pair of Candelabra

$10,561

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Red Marble Mantel Clock by Denière Fils

By Denière Et Picard

Located in London, GB

clock stamped 'H. PICARD', the movement with Denie`re cachet. Established by Jean-Franc¸ois Denie`re

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Red Marble Mantel Clock by Denière Fils

$61,616

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Boulle Portico Clock

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Napoleon III ormolu and ebonised, Boulle portico mantel clock

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1870s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Boulle Portico Clock

$1,711

19th Century French Napoleon III Tole Wall Clock with Hand-Painted Flowers

Located in Dallas, TX

This feminine, octagonal antique clock was created in France, circa 1870. The hanging tole wall

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Tôle

19th Century French Napoleon III Tole Wall Clock with Hand-Painted Flowers

$1,600

Fine Napoleon III Bronze Figural Slate Antique Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in Shippensburg, PA

angular gilt stylized motifs surrounding the clock face and the stepped out edge of the base. The face of

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1860s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Slate, Brass, Bronze

Fine Napoleon III Bronze Figural Slate Antique Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

$2,790

19 Century Napoleon III Chinese Famille Rose Porcelian and Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine and rare large scale Chinese porcelain and gilt bronze mantle clock , the body of the in

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

19 Century Napoleon III Chinese Famille Rose Porcelian and Gilt Bronze Clock

$10,500

19th Century, French Napoleon III Hand Painted Wall Clock with "Églomisé" Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique "fixe sous verre" (or églomisé glass) wall clock was created in France, circa 1850

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Glass, Wood

19th Century, French Napoleon III Hand Painted Wall Clock with "Églomisé" Glass

$2,400

19th Century French Napoleon III Brass and Blue Cobalt Porcelain Wall Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique wall hanging clock was crafted in France circa 1870; oval in shape, the

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Napoleon III Brass and Blue Cobalt Porcelain Wall Clock

$1,400

French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th century, clock face marked illegibly "... Paris", with standing figure of Athena and

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19th Century Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Piece Clock Garniture

$8,775

Napoleon III Ebony and Gilt Bronze Wall Clock and Plinth, France, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Unique Cartel wall clock and its elegant plinth, covered in black ebony wood, beautifully

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1870s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleon III Ebony and Gilt Bronze Wall Clock and Plinth, France, 19th Century

$6,515

Napoleon III White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock Set, Garniture by Mougin Paris

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Stunning Napoleon III white marble and ormolu portico clock set including a pair of twin candelabra

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Napoleon III White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock Set, Garniture by Mougin Paris

$6,367

Napoleon III Clock and Candlesticks in Ormolu and Limoges Enamel

Located in Paris, FR

Rare 19th century gilt bronze and enamel set composed of a mantel clock and a pair of two-light

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1860s French Louis XV Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Clock and Candlesticks in Ormolu and Limoges Enamel

$7,832

A of mantel clock in the style of Napoleon III, the 19th century.

Located in Warsaw, PL

The clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it has been cleaned and

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

A of mantel clock in the style of Napoleon III, the 19th century.

$8,900

19th Century French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FRENCH GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE WINGED FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK Third Quarter of the 19th Century

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

$4,490

Black Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

French, black marble mantel clock with enamel face having brass surround. Narrow columns lead to

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Black Marble Mantel Clock

$3,250

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Girl Embracing a Cat, France, 1880s

Located in Milano, MI

Late 19th century gilt bronze mantel clock richly decorated with Rocaille, flowery foliage

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Girl Embracing a Cat, France, 1880s

$2,017

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Wall Clock with Swan and Flamingo Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

This colorful antique wall hanging clock was crafted in France circa 1870; oval in shape, the time

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Enamel

19th Century French Napoleon III Painted Wall Clock with Swan and Flamingo Decor

$1,200

Clock Set with Two Vases, Bisquit Bronze, Napoleon III, 1850-1860

Located in London, GB

Clock set with two vases, bisquit bronze, Napoleon III, 1850-1860.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

Clock Set with Two Vases, Bisquit Bronze, Napoleon III, 1850-1860

$16,431

19th Century, French Napoleon III Red Painted Tole Wall Clock with Laurel Wreath

Located in Dallas, TX

This feminine, round antique clock was created in France, circa 1870. The hanging tole wall clock

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Brass, Tôle

19th Century, French Napoleon III Red Painted Tole Wall Clock with Laurel Wreath

$1,200

A 19th Century Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

The white enamel dial with blue Roman numerals within a gilt-bronze case, flanked by a female figure representing the 'Employment of Time' (l'Emploi du Temps), raised on a shaped pl...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A 19th Century Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock

$2,800

Large Napoleon III Clock in Black Belgian Marble and Gilt Bronze by Raingo Frère

By Raingo Frères

Located in BARSAC, FR

Large and very elegant Napoleon III period mantel clock in black Belgian marble and rich

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

Large Napoleon III Clock in Black Belgian Marble and Gilt Bronze by Raingo Frère

$4,272

French Annular Dial Mantel Clock

By Maison Marnyhac 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

This important Napoleon III annular dial mantel clock is distinguished by its pendulum movement–a

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Annular Dial Mantel Clock

$68,500

19th Century Metal Clock Face

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French Metal Clock Face Circa 1880. Please Note This Item is an Antique and is One of

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

19th Century Metal Clock Face

$3,950

A French Napoléon III Ormolu Cartel Clock, after Caffieri, circa 1880

By Caffieri

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A Louis XV style ormolu cartel clock Suspend by Laurel and Floral Garlands and flanked by Cornes

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1880s French Louis XV Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

A French Napoléon III Ormolu Cartel Clock, after Caffieri, circa 1880

$6,455

Napoleon III French Ormolu Bronze Opaline-Mounted Clock for Ottoman Turkish

Located in Queens, NY

A French ormolu / bronze opaline-mounted clock made for the Turkish / Ottoman market. Opaline

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19th Century French Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleon III French Ormolu Bronze Opaline-Mounted Clock for Ottoman Turkish

$8,000

Napoleon III Bronze and Sienna Marble Figural Mantel Clock of Orpheus by Destape

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Blending Neo-Classical sculpture and artistry with skilled horological craftsmanship, Alexandre Destape was awarded the silver medal in 1855. The bronze figure of the mythical Greek...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Bronze and Sienna Marble Figural Mantel Clock of Orpheus by Destape

$5,500

Antique Boulle Wall Clock, 1860

Located in Chorzów, PL

Boulle clock from around 1860. Origin: France Year: around 1860

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1860s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Brass

Antique Boulle Wall Clock, 1860

$5,813

Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilt bronze and porcelain clock, 19th century. Measures: Width : 14 cm Height : 24 cm Depth : 13

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1870s European Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock

$3,797

Fine Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

diamonds surround both the dial and the pendulum, emphasising the excellence of the clock. The movement

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1880s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Enamel

Fine Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock

$16,294

Triptych Asselin Paris Clock, 1870

Located in Milano, IT

Triptych clock in gilded bronze with finely painted porcelain inserts with compositions of flowers

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1870s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Triptych Asselin Paris Clock, 1870

$4,628 / set

Wonderful Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Mantle Clock by Henri Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large and wonderful quality mid-19th century Napoleon III gilt and patinated bronze figural

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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Mantle Clock by Henri Picard

$35,000

Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

The eight-days going movement. It strikes the hour and half and hour on it’s bell. The clock comes

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period

$7,713

Mantelpiece, a Clock and Two Candelabras

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

, Napoleon III period. Clock - H: 39 cm, W: 23 cm, D: 13 cm Candelabra - H: 31 cm, W: 25 cm, D: 17 cm.

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1870s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Mantelpiece, a Clock and Two Candelabras

$4,984 / set

Important Mantle Clock with Matching Candelabras

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important mantle clock with matching candelabras, period Napoleon III, with lovers in bronze, white

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Important Mantle Clock with Matching Candelabras

$16,614

Gold Bronze and Enamel Fireplace Clock

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilded bronze and enamel mantel set. Louis XV style, late 19th century. Napoleon III period

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1860s French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Gold Bronze and Enamel Fireplace Clock

$12,697 / set

Bronze and Sèvres Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

on the base. Late 19th century period, Napoleon III Measures: H clock 55cm, W 40cm H candelabras

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19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Bronze and Sèvres Porcelain Mantel Clock

$7,476 / set

Napoleon III Mantel Clock in Louis XVI Style by C. Detouche, 19th Century

By C. Detouche

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III gilt bronze mantel clock in Louis XVI style. The clock is topped with a vase and

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1860s French Louis XVI Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Napoleon III Mantel Clock in Louis XVI Style by C. Detouche, 19th Century

$6,408

Napoleon III Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock in Louis XVI Style, 19th Century

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock in Louis XVI style. The clock features military motifs as well as

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1860s Louis XVI Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock in Louis XVI Style, 19th Century

$7,595

Gilt Bronze Clock, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilt bronze clock, with its gilt wood base on a blackened wood sicle, signed by Pellegrin in

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Clock, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

$7,713

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Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of napoleon clock antique clocks available for sale. The range of distinct napoleon clock antique clocks — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Napoleon clock antique clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI, Neoclassical and Louis XV napoleon clock antique clocks are consistently popular styles. Napoleon clock antique clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Japy Frères, Henri Picard and Raingo Frères are consistently popular.

How Much are Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks?

Prices for napoleon clock antique clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, napoleon clock antique clocks begin at $395 and can go as high as $188,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,509.

A Close Look at Napoleon-iii Furniture

Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.

Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”

Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.

Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Napoleon Clock Antique Clocks

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.
How do I identify my antique clock?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
What is an antique bracket clock?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How can I spot an antique clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To 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.
How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
Are old antique clocks worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.