French Mantel are some of the most desirable clocks. They are often more elegant than mantel clocks from other countries.
Below are some examples of French Mantel Clocks including a black slate clock made by Detouche and a Neoclassical cast brass clock.
A FRENCH MILITARY THEMED GILT BRONZE AND METAL MANTEL CLOCK
Together with a Southeast Asian style brass box.
height 17in (43cm); width 9 3/8in (24cm); depth 5 1/2in (14cm)
Sold for US$2,040 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022
A FRENCH BLACK SLATE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1880, SIGNED BY C. DETOUCHE
The case of curving architectural form with twin barrel movement, the dial with Brocot open escapement and ruby palletts signed ‘C. DETOUCHE FSEUR DE LA VILLE DE PARIS’, above a glazed cartouche housing the pendulum, flanked by a barometer and a dial indicating day, date and phases of the moon, on stepped base
- 1/2 in. (52 cm.) high; 21 in. (52.5 cm) wide; 7. 1/2 in. (19 cm.) deep
Sold for GBP 3,000 at Christie’s in 2021
French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Brass and Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock
Movement by G. Megnin. Height 10 7/8 inches, width 7 1/2 inches.
Sold for $756 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2021
19th century French mantel clock in variegated marble with gilt metal mounts and cherubs. 25 in high x 12 wide, 5 in enameled dial with time/strike, 12 in mirrored pendulum. Brass movement signed SELSI, PARIS. Piece of movement holding pendulum is loose.
Sold for US$300 at Americana Auctions in 2022
Neoclassical Cast-Brass and Ormolu-Mounted Mantel Clock, French, Made for the American Market, Circa 1815
Inscription below face reads First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts, of his Countrymen.
Height 16 in. by Width 10 3/8 in. by Depth 4 3/8 in.
Sold for 11,340 USD at Sotheby’s in 2022
