How do I wind a fusee wall clock?

Wind the clock using the designated winding key inserted into the dial face, turning it gently until resistance meets you. Care must be taken not to overwind the mechanism. Ensure you follow the directional arrows if marked on the dial, and support the key evenly to avoid straining the arbor.

What is the difference between a carriage clock and a mantel clock?

Carriage clocks are designed for portability, featuring a sturdy brass frame, glass panels, and a handle for travel. Mantel clocks are stationary pieces housed in wood, marble, or metal cases intended to sit permanently on a shelf. Carriage clocks rely on a balance wheel for regulation, whereas many mantel clocks utilise pendulums.

How should I care for an antique brass timepiece?

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and damp environments that can rust steel components or warp wooden cases. Professional servicing every few years is recommended to clean old oils. Avoid aggressive polishing of brass cases to preserve patination and any original gilding.

How do I identify the period of a brass clock?

Examine the materials, dial construction, and style of the case woodwork or brass casting. Georgian pieces often feature heavy oak or mahogany longcase housings, while Victorian examples frequently include elaborate French carriage clocks or skeleton movements. Maker signatures and serial numbers recorded on the movement backplate also help narrow down the date of manufacture.

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Antique brass horology brings together mechanical precision and metalwork, offering clocks and watches shaped by centuries of craftsmanship.

French Four Glass Regulator Mantle Clock with the Moon-phase Dial

19th century

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French Four Glass Regulator Mantle Clock with the Moon-phase Dial

From Arundel Clocks

£4,750

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Biedermeier Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Circa 1850

19th century

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Biedermeier Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Circa 1850

From Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

£899

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Large French Enamel Panelled Crystal Regulator Clock 1880s

19th century

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Large French Enamel Panelled Crystal Regulator Clock 1880s

From Arundel Clocks

£3,600

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19th century

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French Repeater Carriage Clock

From Midwinter Antiques

£1,200

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19th century

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A Large Carriage Clock. Striking, 19th Century in Gilt Brass.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£550

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Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock with Alarm - Chater & Son - London

18th century

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Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock with Alarm - Chater & Son - London

From The Antique Clock Co.

£11,950

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Clerke, Royal Exchange, London
a Delépine Carriage Clock with English Case

19th century

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Clerke, Royal Exchange, London a Delépine Carriage Clock with English Case

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£4,200

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19th century

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Ships Bulkhead Fusee Clock.

From Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton

£1,450

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Charles Frodsham & Holingue Frères: A Giant Carriage Clock

19th century

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Charles Frodsham & Holingue Frères: A Giant Carriage Clock

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£8,500

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Paul Garnier, Paris: A Series I Carriage Clock with Interesting 'Hidden' Signature

19th century

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Paul Garnier, Paris: A Series I Carriage Clock with Interesting 'Hidden' Signature

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£5,000

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The listings demonstrate a strong presence of 19th Century French carriage clocks alongside 20th Century English wall dials in oak, mahogany, and brass.

Bell Striking and Repeating and Alarm Gorge Case Carriage Clock

19th century

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Bell Striking and Repeating and Alarm Gorge Case Carriage Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£1,850

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A Fine Burr Walnut 8-Day Longcase Clock - Joseph Windmills - London

17th century

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A Fine Burr Walnut 8-Day Longcase Clock - Joseph Windmills - London

From The Antique Clock Co.

£19,850

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Antique Single Chain Fusee Empire Mantel Clock with Cuban Mahogany Case Fatton Eleve De Breguet London No 35

19th century

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Antique Single Chain Fusee Empire Mantel Clock with Cuban Mahogany Case Fatton Eleve De Breguet London No 35

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£2,245

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One-piece Striking Repeating Carriage Clock

19th century

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One-piece Striking Repeating Carriage Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£3,250

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Baveux/jacot Carriage Clock for James Grohé

19th century

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Baveux/jacot Carriage Clock for James Grohé

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£3,800

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Drocourt & Holingue: A Giant Gorge Carriage Clock

19th century

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Drocourt & Holingue: A Giant Gorge Carriage Clock

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£5,500

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Antique Brass Horology

French Four Glass Regulator Mantle Clock with the Moon-phase Dial

Biedermeier Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Circa 1850

Large French Enamel Panelled Crystal Regulator Clock 1880s

French Repeater Carriage Clock

A Large Carriage Clock. Striking, 19th Century in Gilt Brass.

Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock with Alarm - Chater & Son - London

Clerke, Royal Exchange, London a Delépine Carriage Clock with English Case

Ships Bulkhead Fusee Clock.

Charles Frodsham & Holingue Frères: A Giant Carriage Clock

Paul Garnier, Paris: A Series I Carriage Clock with Interesting 'Hidden' Signature

Bell Striking and Repeating and Alarm Gorge Case Carriage Clock

A Fine Burr Walnut 8-Day Longcase Clock - Joseph Windmills - London

Antique Single Chain Fusee Empire Mantel Clock with Cuban Mahogany Case Fatton Eleve De Breguet London No 35

One-piece Striking Repeating Carriage Clock

Baveux/jacot Carriage Clock for James Grohé

Drocourt & Holingue: A Giant Gorge Carriage Clock

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