{"id":2891,"date":"2018-03-26T11:17:06","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T10:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steptoesantiques.co.uk\/?page_id=2891"},"modified":"2018-08-07T09:15:55","modified_gmt":"2018-08-07T08:15:55","slug":"french-clocks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.steptoesantiques.co.uk\/antique-vintage-clocks\/french-clocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique french clocks"},"content":{"rendered":"
France started to manufacture clocks in the 17th Century. With the help of skilled artisans, antique French clocks made a notable mark in the history of the clock-making business<\/p>\n
Antique French clocks are well-known for their magnificent and detailed designs. There are several styles of French antique clocks. These are French longcase clocks, French skeleton clocks, French cartel clocks, antique French mantel clocks, and French bracket clocks.<\/p>\n
When looking for an antique French clock you will need to keep in mind some basic points. These are: the movement of the dial, size of the dial, casing, decorative attributes of the timepiece, and practicalities.<\/p>\n
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Mantel clocks are kept over the mantel above the fireplace. This kind of clock was first manufactured in France in the 1750s. Antique French mantel clocks are famous for their elaborately decorative artworks.<\/p>\n
Here are the links of antique French mantel clocks: https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Antique-French-Ormolu-Bronze-Mantel-Clock-c-1850\/371919310941?hash=item56981e505d:g:900AAOSwbP1aedS4, https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Antique-19th-c-French-Onyx-MARBLE-7-PC-Mantel-clock-Garniture-DESK-SET\/391921670241?hash=item5b405a1861:g:Q00AAOSwUsJYV15K, https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Very-Unique-Antique-French-Marble-Mantel-Clock-With-Fine-Jeweled-Design\/282756953259?hash=item41d5a0b4ab:g:eaMAAOSwPCVYBoEd, https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Antique-19th-c-French-A-D-Mougin-Gt-Bronze-White-Marble-Portico-Mantel-Clock-Set\/391981794132?hash=item5b43ef8354:g:oT0AAOSwy4tahYPY, https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Stunning-antique-19th-c-French-Figural-White-MarbleNow-Mantel-Clock-garniture-Set\/332555678527?hash=item4d6ddcf33f:g:n6UAAOSw4xVahYPZ, https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/itm\/Antique-French-Imperial-Marble-and-Ormolu-Mantel-Clock-by-Miroy-Freres\/273071069319?hash=item3f944dd887:g:aFsAAOSw-JJaaNnC.<\/p>\n