Antique French Mystery Clocks
Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite
By Henry Dasson
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional 19th century, French 'Three Graces' annular dial clock, bronze and marble clock, with
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in
An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
By Breguet a Paris
Located in Amersham, GB
This extremely rare swinging portico clock by Béchot Paris, in an ormolu case of exquisite quality
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin
By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt brass and frosted glass mystery clock by Robert-Houdin
French, c. 1850
Height 35cm
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Brass
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Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare French, gold bronze swinging arm clock mounted on an onyx column with gold bronze acorn finial
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Onyx
Antique Conical or Mystery Clock, France, 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
A gold bronze statue of a Grecian Woman, supported by a royal rouge marble clock. Gold bronze
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in HAARLEM, NL
griotte marble circular base.
These imposing clocks were very much in demand during the great exhibition
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French, 19th Century, Robert Houdin Mystery Clock
By Robert Houdin
Located in London, Nottinghill
(Robert Houdin 1805-1870)
A very rare tall Houdin mystery clock from around the mid-19th century
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning French mystery clock by A.R. Guilmet is a delight to behold, combining captivating
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19th Century French Other Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Slate, Bronze
19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and elegant 19th-century French mystery clock is crowned by a graceful Neoclassical
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock
By Achille Brocot
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful example of French horology at its finest, this conical pendulum mystery clock was
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin
By Robert Houdin
Located in New Orleans, LA
An unquestionable horological rarity, this regal gilt bronze mystery clock is the work of Jean
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19th Century French Other Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Mystery Clock by Houdin
By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional and rare clock by the famous French magician and inventor of the 'mystery
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Mystery Clock
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French bronzed Spelter mystery clock, depicting a classically draped women
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19th Century French Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Spelter
Exceptional French Three-Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Maiden Candelabra Suite
By Henry Dasson
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional 19th century, French 'Three Graces' annular dial clock, bronze and marble clock, with
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in
Large Swinging Mystery Clock La Victoire by Émile Bruchon French, circa 1890
By Emile Bruchon
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Standing at 3 1/2 ft in height this is the rare large version of the French swinging mystery clock
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Spelter
H 41.5 in W 16 in D 12 in
Large Early 19 Century French Bronze Mystery Clock Retailed by M.I. Tobias
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality and large Early 19 century French gilt bronze mystery clock retailed by M.I
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1820s French Empire Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Farcot or Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896), Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New Orleans, LA
, the clock was crafted by two of France's most important artisans of the late 19th century, Eugéne
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19th Century French Other Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble
19th Century Mantle Clock with Pedestal Column Base Mystery Style Face Bronze
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
French pillar or column with original paint and bronze mounts
A very lovely ornate clock, the clock
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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 7.49 in
Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum, Henri Marc 1850
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Rosewood and Ormolu Lyre clock with mystery pendulum
French, circa 1850
Excellent condition
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 22 in W 10.5 in D 4.75 in
Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
bezel surrounding the clock forms the mystery pendulum, as the clock ticks the jeweled bezel moves from
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 18.75 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Glass Domed Gilt Bronze French Mystery Clock with a Swinging Putto
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th century French swinging putto ‘mystery’ clock. The clock drum has a gilded bronze bezel
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Mystery Clock
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
French spelter mystery clock,
Diana the huntress,
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Spelter
Guilmet , Mystery Clock with Conical Pendulum, Paris, 1880
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Mystery clock by Andre Romain Guilmet, circa 1880, three legs compass on world clock.
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19th Century French Industrial Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Nickel, Brass
A Fine Robert-Houdin 19th Century Gilt Bronze Striking Mystery Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
A fine and rare patinated and gilt bronze mystery clock by Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, Paris, mid
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Metal
Rare Bronzed Late 19th Century Spelter Mystery Striking Clock by Samuel Marti
Located in London, Nottinghill
This stunning bell striking movement by S. Marti has a Brocot escapement and is attached to a complex counter-balanced pendulum mounted to the side and connected to the child above, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Mystery Clocks
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French bronze dore and marble annular clock depicting the Three Graces
Located in Houston, TX
The sculpture of the Three Graces are bronze dore
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On a cloud. The clock is a...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze and Mable Three Graces Clock by Samuel Marti & Cie
Located in New York, NY
Important and charming three graces clock with garlanded and roses, supporting a globe with twin cercles tournant dials enameled with Roman and roman numerals, with fleur-de-lys poin...
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19th Century French Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Bronze Elephant Automaton Music Bracket Clock
A truly magnificent Chinese Guangzhou studio automaton clock , large triple deck body supported on...
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20th Century Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet
By Étienne Maurice Falconet
Located in London, GB
French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
H 24.81 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt ...
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1890s French Industrial Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 18.71 in D 9.06 in
Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Antique French Clock by Le Roy & Fils
By Vincenti et Cie, Le Roy
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A magnificent Renaissance style clock by the renown Parisian clockmaking firm of Le Roy &Fils. Beautifully modelled in finely gilded bronze and finely decorated with exquisite polych...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8 day movement and keeps very good time!! This water wheel industrial clock has a big ...
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Late 20th Century Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.75 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques.
Of pala...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...
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Late 19th Century German Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Empire Ormolu mantel clock resting on four turned feet supporting an oval base with raised garland and zig-zag rope decoration. Two scholars are seated upon the base both stud...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Ormolu Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A magnificent and very large original antique French Rococo cartel wall clock. Asymmetrically modelled in the Louis XV style, the dial bursting through the swirling clouds as the sun...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French, Gilt and Brass Eiffel Tower Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
A magnificent French antique clock in the style of The Eiffel Tower. It was produced in the late 19th Century as a souvenir to celebrate the building of this iconic French landmark.
...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Porcelain and Ormolu Clock
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative French 19th century Louis XV st. Meissen porcelain and ormolu clock signed Meissen and Crosnier. The clock is raised by a beautiful scrolled ground...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Turning Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze mounted malachite turning mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 75cm, width 28cm, depth 25.5cm
The malachite mantel clock case is st...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Empire period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock
French, early 19th century
Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 23.5cm, depth 11cm
This mantel clock was finely craft...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Mystery Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
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Antique French Mystery Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique French mystery clocks available for sale. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ormolu, all antique French mystery clocks available were constructed with great care. Antique French mystery clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique French mystery clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Empire and louis xv styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Andre Romain Guilmet and Robert Houdin each produced beautiful antique French mystery clocks that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique French Mystery Clocks?
Antique French mystery clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $18,960, while the lowest priced sells for $1,750 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.
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 Antique French Mystery 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.
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