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Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris
Located in Essex, MA
. Bailly is considered on of the finest French clock makers of the 18th and early 19th century with many
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Clock by Japy of France, circa 1930
By Japy
Located in Devon, England
Superb iconic design comes by way of this Art Deco bakelite alarm clock by the French clock makers
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Antique 19th Century French AD Mougin Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock & Urns
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Dayton, OH
France.
A D Mougin was a well-known French clock maker working in the mid to late nineteenth century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 22.25 in W 16.625 in D 8.625 in
French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Marble Cherub Cupid Clock
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
' - 'Paris'. In the 1860s Samuel Marti collaborated with another two celebrated renown French clock-makers
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 14.75 in W 15 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons
By Honoré Pons
Located in London, GB
French clock-maker, Pierre-César Honoré Pons. Honoré Pons was highly respected by his contemporary
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century AD Mougin Parisian Napoleon III Clock & Garniture Set
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Forney, TX
aged warm, rustic patina and a touch of decadence to any space.
AD Mougin was a famous French clock
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Candelabra Garniture 1870
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Brocot & Delettrez, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Portland, OR
two of the most important French clock makers of the mid to late 19th century, please see some
Category
Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 22 in W 9 in D 7 in
Antique & Huge Hand Carved Wall Clock by Parisian Top Makers Guéret Frères 1860s
By Guéret Frères
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind wall clock by world famous Parisian makers and master carvers.
This antique oak wall
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Metal, Enamel
H 39 in W 24.4 in D 5.9 in
French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set
By Japy Frères, Phillipe Mourey, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Dallas, TX
COMPLETE SET & VISUALLY STUNNING, AS WELL AS FUNCTIONAL!!!
Japy Freres (Japy Brothers) were French clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 18.25 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large, superb and very decorative original antique French clock by the famous maker A.D. Mougin
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Wall Clock Japy Freres - Fully Working
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A charming antique French wall clock by the famous maker Japy Freres. Beautifully modelled with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Japy Freres Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Henry Marc, Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French clock by the famous maker Japy Frères and retailed by Henry
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Gorgeous French Art Deco Clock Set and Two Tazzas Signed C.H PARIS and “JUST"
Located in Beirut, LB
associate - Diette. Together they became one of the most important clock makers in France. "JUST" brand had
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 10.44 in W 13.19 in D 4.34 in
1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
One of my personal favourite makers of French clocks is this clock by Blangy. The stylized numerals
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
escapement, stamped with the lion. This is the symbol of a fine and prolific French carriage clock maker by
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
French Art Deco Modernist Mirror Clock 8 Day
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Rare and stylish 1930s Art Deco modernist clock by French makers "DEP ". A eight day movement with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Antique Miniature French Marble Case Art Deco Desk Clock with Second Hand Dial
Located in Danville, CA
1920s vintage Miniature French marble case Art Deco clock with second hand dial
Here is a French
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 3.63 in W 6 in D 2 in
A 'Just' Book of Hours Clock
By Charles Hour
Located in Amersham, GB
one of the most important clock makers in France.
Hour then associated himself with Maurice Lavigne
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Japy Freres Rococo Bronze Table Clock, Music
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb original antique French Rococo clock by the famous maker Japy Freres, circa 1890
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
William & Mary Floral Marquetry 8-Day Longcase Clock by LeCount 'LeCompte'
Located in Milford, NH
supporting a crown; including key, weights and pendulum. LeCompte was a French Huguenot clock maker who
Category
Antique 1690s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 83.5 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Guillaume Grohé Signed Bedside Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
underside of the case is also stamped ER, unknown, possibly Ernest Royer, an important French clock maker
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Martin Brothers Clock
By Martin Brothers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
movement having been cleaned and conserved and by the Fine French Clock Maker Samuel Marti. The body of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Clocks
French Art Deco F. Martin Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Melbourne, AU
French Art Deco F. Martin marble mantel clock, 1930s. Nickel chrome and copper combine with
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Copper, Chrome
Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze Marble Clock Goddess with Dog- 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and lover of beauty and style. There is no doubt that one of the best known French clock makers is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Superb Russian Empire Gilt Bronze Malachite Clock-Makers Mark-Proven, circa 1828
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Large fine important Russian bronze patinated Malachite pendulum coronation clock with a Paris
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Wire, Bronze
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
Large Rare High Quality "Vulcan Arrow Maker" French Empire Pendulum, circa 1800
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
Rare and high quality prestigious pendulum, with theme: " Vulcan arrow maker"
France, circa 1800
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 17.33 in W 14.18 in D 4.34 in
French Free Standing 1930s Art Deco Mirror Clock
By Bayard
Located in Devon, England
made by Bayard the French clock makers. The front is complete peach colored mirror with beveled edges
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Mirror
Art Deco Jaz Bakelite Mantle Clock
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
1930s Art Deco Bakelite clock by Jaz, a French clock maker. Lovely design and unusual stepped top
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Chrome
19th Century Magnificent French Gilt Bronze Cherub Mantle Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
cleaned to run efficiently. The works are also signed by the French clock maker.).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Mirror Glass Free Standing Clock by Bayard, c1930
By Bayard
Located in Devon, England
French mirror clock made by Bayard the French clock makers. The front is complete peach coloured mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ, circa 1930
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish 1930s chrome cased alarm clock by the French clock makers JAZ. This charming little
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Large Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO
Located in Devon, England
Deco clock by ATO the French clock makers. This clock has a mixtures of materials, mainly wood, chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous Art Deco clock by Jaz a French clock maker. This clock is in a deep brown with black
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous Art Deco clock by Jaz a French clock maker. This clock is in a deep brown with black
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Modernist Mantle Clock by ATO, 1930s
By ATO
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco clock by the French clock makers ATO. The rosewood casing contrasting against
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Super Rare Art Deco ATO Clock
By ATO
Located in Devon, England
Deco clock by ATO the French clock makers. This clock has a mixtures of materials, mainly Bakelite and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Brushed Steel Travel Alarm Clock by JAZ, French , c1930
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare Art Deco travel alarm clock by JAZ a French clock maker. It's in perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Steel
Art Deco 1930s French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock
By Bayard
Located in Devon, England
being brand new there's not much more you could ask for . Made by the French clock maker Bayard, a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Clock by Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous Art Deco clock by Jaz a French clock maker. This clock is in a deep cherry red with black
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
Art Deco “ATO” Carved and Gilt Clock, circa 1930
By Léon Hatot
Located in Kingston, NY
Hatot (Léon Hatot). Léon Hatot born in 1883 died in 1953. He was a French clock maker and is famous for
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Giltwood
1930s Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO
By ATO
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully stylish and totally authentic 1930s Art Deco clock by ATO the French clock makers. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
French 1930s Art Deco Green Bakelite Clock by Blangy
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
. Blangy is a French clock maker and in our opinion offers some of the most distinctive Art Deco clocks
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
1930s Art Deco Black Bakelite Clock By Blangy
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
is a French clock maker and in our opinion offers some of the most distinctive Art Deco clocks
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
French Art Deco Bakelite Travel Alarm by JAZ
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare Art Deco bakelite travel alarm clock by JAZ a French clock maker. It's in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
Art Deco French Chrome Wall Clock by Japy Freres, circa 1930
By Guilemt & Japy Freres
Located in Devon, England
Original Art Deco wall clock by the renowned French clock makers Japy Freres (see bio below). Rare
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Chrome
Impressive Modernist Art Deco Clock by Ato, circa 1929
By ATO
Located in Devon, England
was a French clock maker and is famous for producing one of the first battery operated clocks in the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Congreve Clock
By French Royal Exchange London
Located in New Orleans, LA
escapement regulator. In this interpretation of Congreve’s ingenious design, crafted by renowned clock makers
Category
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique French Sunburst Gilt Wall Clock By Japy Freres & Co.
Located in Portland, England
Freres & Co who were French clock makers founded by Frédéric Japy in 1777. The clock has beautifully hand
Category
Antique 1890s French Enamel Frames and Objects
The Congreve Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
escapement regulator. In this interpretation of Congreve’s ingenious design, crafted by renowned clock makers
Category
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Rococo Clock Set
By Charles Hour
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
maker and in 1891 took on an associate - Diette. Together they became one of the most important clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Dolphins by Achille Brocot
By Achille Brocot
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original gilt bronze antique French clock by the renown maker Achille Brocot, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Japy Freres Ormolu and Porcelain Antique French Boudoir Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful and early antique French clock by the famous maker Japy Freres, circa 1860. It is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large, superb and very decorative original antique French clock by the famous maker Japy Frères
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock by Achille Brocot
By Achille Brocot
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French clock by the renown maker Achille Brocot. It features exquisite
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Empire Ormolu and Green Marble Four Glass Clock, Eagle Antique French
By Charles Hour
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French clock by the illustrious maker Charles Hour, circa 1890. It is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Boudoir Clock by Japy Freres
By Japy Frères, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A fine and stunning original antique French boudoir clock by the famous maker Japy Freres. It is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 15.25 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Marble Cherub Clock Set with Visible Pendulum
By Charles Hour
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
most important clock makers in France. Hour then associated himself with Maurice Lavigne and by the end
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 17 in W 10.25 in D 5 in
Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Clock by Japy France
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive and totally authentic 1930s French Bakelite clock by the clock makers 'Japy'. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
Japy Freres Rococo Gilt Bronze Boudoir Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French clock by the famous maker Japy Freres. It is modelled in the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Japy Freres Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French boudoir clock by the renown maker Japy Frères. It is made of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
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French Clock Makers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of French clock makers available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French clock makers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ormolu. We have 306 antique and vintage French clock makers in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. French clock makers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of French clock makers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Art Deco and louis xv French clock makers are of considerable interest. French clock makers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Japy Frères, Raingo Frères and François Linke are consistently popular.
How Much are French Clock Makers?
Prices for French clock makers start at $150 and top out at $692,711 with the average selling for $10,000.
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 French Clock Makers
- 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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