We are very selective, but always open to new French clock listings.
French Clocks

RBC-900
$4,450
Ornate French Clock with Gilded Iron Mounts

Ornate French Wall Clock with Gilded Iron Mounts ~ Antitque Clocks Guy

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Ornate French Wall Clock with Gilded Iron Mounts ~ Antitque Clocks Guy

 

We are fortunate to have a continual stream of interesting clocks offered to us. We choose only the cream of the crop for listing on our website. This one with a beautiful maiden crown (of gilded and colored iron) is certainly from the top layer of the cream!

Physical: The walnut case with iron mounts, which measures 21"2 x 58"h x 5.5"d is in excellent original condition with the original finish.

The case has been cleaned thoroughly and waxed and is completely original. The 12" diameter walnut dial features porcelain "cartouches" with blue numerals and original brass hands.

Ornate French Wall Clock with Gilded Iron Mounts ~ Antitque Clocks Guy

Mechanical: The eight-day, time-and-strike movement has been overhauled by a top horology professional and is in excellent running order.

Comments: Have you been looking for a clock that will make a really grand statement, perhaps on a wall in your dining room or den? Here it is!

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Crown
Upper Right
Lower Left
Lower Left Detail
Left Detail
Mid Detail
Base
Dial
Pendulum


RBC-919
$1,195
French Carriage Clock, c.1900

Ship From So. CA

Here is a simple, elegant clock of the Canelée style* for your consideration...

Physical: The brass with silver trim case, which has been superbly cleaned and polished, measures 6"high with handle. The actual clock case measures 4.75"h x 3.162"w x 2.75"d and is in excellent physical condition as you can see from the detailed photos below. It has an excellent, original multi-tone porcelain dial with brass mask and fine beveled glass throughout.

Mechanical: The eight-day time-and-strike movement with exposed platform escapement (top) has been professionally overhauled (removed, disassembled and polished) by a well-respected clock technician and is in excellent running condition. It strikes on a thick coiled "cathedral gong" visible through the back door.

Comments: We like simple and elegant. This clock certainly meets those criteria and will be your great, reliable companion for many years to come.

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Reference*
Terwilliger, C., A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks, 1987, p.217

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OHR-648
$1,500
~SALE PENDING~
French Aneroid Barometer/Clock Combo

French Aneroid Barometer/Clock Combo ~ Antique Clocks Guy

Ship From So. CA

Here is a very unique clock/aneroid barometer combination, c.1900. The clock dial is unique with Roman numerals along with five-minute Arabic markings, lending to a more "scientific" look. It's a wonderful piece!

Physical: The decorative brass case with beveled glass measures 5.5"w x 10.5"h x 3.75"d. It is is in excellent physical condition as you can see in the photos below.

Mechanical: The eight-day time-only movement is in excellent running order as is the barometer. This clock is owned and maintained by one of the top clock technicians on the West Coast.

Comments: If you've been waiting for a small very unique piece, perhaps for a place on a decorative shelf, or on the credenza behind your desk, this one might be a great candidate. Give us a call to keep your eye on the time and understand the weather in a single glance!

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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OHR-647
$2,150
French Exposed Balancewheel Shelf Clock
with Silver Mounts, c.1880

French Exposed Balancewheel Shelf Clock with Silver Mounts, c.1880 ~ Antique Clocks Guy

French Exposed Balancewheel Shelf Clock with Silver Mounts, c.1880 ~ Antique Clocks Guy

Ship From So. CA

This is an extremely unusual little clock with a dial-mounted exposed balancewheel. The extraordinary little case also features silvered mounts.

Physical: The brass case, which measures 5"w x 10"h x 3.5"d is in excellent physical condition. The porcelain dial, which measures 4.5" in diameter (quite wide for a clock that is only 5" in width!) is in excellent condition with some very minor hairlines that we noticed only when reviewing our photos. The clock is perched on claw feet in the front and the rear.

Mechanical: The eight-day jeweled balancewheel movement is in excellent running order. It is owned and maintained by a master clockmaker.

Comments: This is a spectacular and unusual little clock. Would make a great wedding gift for that very special couple.

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Left Side
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Back
Dial


OHR-652
$2,700
Rare 21-Day French Empire Clock in Rosewood
Silvered Dial with Seconds Bit

Rare 21-Day French Empire Clock in Rosewood Silvered Dial with Seconds Bit ~ Antique Clocks Guy

Ship From So. CA

We seem to be on a roll lately for finding great French clocks. This one is no exception. Most "empire-style" French clocks that are offered to us are either battered, 30-hour versions, or a combination of the two and thus never make it onto our website. This one is a great exception. It is distinguished not only by being beautiful, but by a 21-day movement and an exceptional dial that has a usually-not-present seconds bit. This clock also features beautiful cast capitols and bases as well as an exceptional and ornate cast brass bezel and pendulum.

Physical: The rosewood case with satinwood edging and inlay measures 10.5"w x 24"h x 6"d. Our consignor has owned this clock for 25 years and believes the prior owner may have had the case refinished at some point; it looked great to us when we took the photos. The photo reveals a small crack in the top center of the crown that we did not notice standing in front of the clock. The silvered dial is in excellent condition and measures 4.125" in diameter.

Mechanical: The movement is in excellent running order, owned and maintained by a master technician. As mentioned above, it is most unusual in that its running duration is 21 days and it also has a seconds bit.

Comments: Seeking a very formal-looking clock, perhaps for a buffet in your dining room, or on a library shelf in your den? This would make a great contribution to the decor of any room. Call us to begin the process.

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Crown
Below Pendulum
Base
Back
Dial

OHR-653
$3,350
Small Ornate French Mantle Clock
with Hand-Painted Porcelain Panels

Small Ornate French Mantle Clock with Hand-Painted Porcelain Panels ~ Antique Clocks Guy

Ship From So. CA

This is one of the exceptions to our "be careful which French clocks you list on your site" internal rules. So many of them are either in sub-par condition or are so pedestrian in style that they are not a good fit for our clientele. This tiny little clock is a wonderful exception to that rule. We don't personally collect "frilly" clocks, but this is one that we personally find very desirable. Take a close look at the detailed photos below.

Physical: The gilded and silvered spelter case, which measures 8"w x 13"h x 5.5"d features a cherub and floral three-dimensional motif and a pastoral country scene on hand-painted porcelain panels below and inside the dial as well as on the two side panels. It is in excellent physical condition overall.

Mechanical: The eight-day countwheel time-and-strike movement was professionally serviced by one of the top technicians on the West Coast in 2011 and is in excellent running order.

Comments: This is a captivating-looking little clock. Make it your own?

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Porcelain Panel
Back
Movement


OHR-651
$3,300
Very Rare Silver Inlay Clock
in the Style of Boulle ~ with Bracket

Very Rare Silver Inlay Clock  in the Style of Boulle ~ with Bracket ~ Antique Clocks Guy

Ship From So. CA

Awesome clock... what more can we say? There is a porcelain inlay in the bottom front section of the clock that says, "H. Eibel, Wien", so we know it was originally sold by this jeweler in Vienna.

Physical: The case on the stand (extremely rare to find them both still together), measures a total of 8.5"w x 15.5"h x 5"d and is in excellent physical condition as you can see in the photos below. It retains the original finish. The dial is 4" in diameter and features porcelain "cartouche" numerals, blue on white, a beautiful and very desirable combination. Looks Treat with the black and silver.

Mechanical: The eight-day movement has been professionally overhauled and is in excellent running order. The movement appears to be French, and strikes a bell on the half hour and on the hour.

Comments: This is an absolutely elegant little clock just waiting for you to call and make it your own.

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Movement - 1
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Dial


Reference Books
Clock books are available from Arlington Books.

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