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.

Outstanding Quality Original Henry Massy Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

18th century

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Outstanding Quality Original Henry Massy Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£12,850

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Hook & Spike. Early Wall Clock. Timepiece Plus Alarm. Maker Benj Reeves Lamberhurst.

18th century

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Hook & Spike. Early Wall Clock. Timepiece Plus Alarm. Maker Benj Reeves Lamberhurst.

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£1,250

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19th century

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Antique Walnut Wall Clock

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£895

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19th century

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Late 19th Century Henri Jacot Paris Eight-day Striking Carriage Clock in Case

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£800

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Antique Omega 8-Day Goliath Pocket Watch, Super Condition

1900 - 1920

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Antique Omega 8-Day Goliath Pocket Watch, Super Condition

From The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

£385

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A Great Western Railway, Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clock. Mahogany Case and Numbered 3607.
Circa 1870.

19th century

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A Great Western Railway, Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clock. Mahogany Case and Numbered 3607. Circa 1870.

From M. C. Taylor

£2,850

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French Victorian Patent Alarm Clock in Original Case by Antoine Redier of Paris

19th century

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French Victorian Patent Alarm Clock in Original Case by Antoine Redier of Paris

From Jason Clarke Antiques

£395

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18th century

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Very Fine Quality Longcase Clock

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£1,650

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Antique Ormolu Mounted Ebonised Gilt Bronze Chiming Mantel Clock C1860

19th century

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Antique Ormolu Mounted Ebonised Gilt Bronze Chiming Mantel Clock C1860

From Regent Antiques

£6,250

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19th century

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Regency Mahogany Mantel Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£1,400

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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.

French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880

19th century

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French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880

From Arundel Clocks

£2,050

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18th Cent Oak Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

18th century

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18th Cent Oak Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

From Cross Antiques

£650

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Antique Victorian Miniature French Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

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Antique Victorian Miniature French Brass Carriage Clock

From London City Antiques

£745

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William Speakman. London. A Very Good William and Mary Ebony and Brass Basket Top Table Clock Circa 1695

17th century

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William Speakman. London. A Very Good William and Mary Ebony and Brass Basket Top Table Clock Circa 1695

From Park Lodge Antiques

£15,500

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Lms John Walker Fusee Railway Clock, Gorgeous

1900 - 1920

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Lms John Walker Fusee Railway Clock, Gorgeous

From Clockwise

£2,550

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19th century

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French Red Marble Mantel Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£2,950

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Antique Brass Horology

Outstanding Quality Original Henry Massy Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

Hook & Spike. Early Wall Clock. Timepiece Plus Alarm. Maker Benj Reeves Lamberhurst.

Antique Walnut Wall Clock

Late 19th Century Henri Jacot Paris Eight-day Striking Carriage Clock in Case

Antique Omega 8-Day Goliath Pocket Watch, Super Condition

A Great Western Railway, Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clock. Mahogany Case and Numbered 3607. Circa 1870.

French Victorian Patent Alarm Clock in Original Case by Antoine Redier of Paris

Very Fine Quality Longcase Clock

Antique Ormolu Mounted Ebonised Gilt Bronze Chiming Mantel Clock C1860

Regency Mahogany Mantel Clock

French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880

18th Cent Oak Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

Antique Victorian Miniature French Brass Carriage Clock

William Speakman. London. A Very Good William and Mary Ebony and Brass Basket Top Table Clock Circa 1695

Lms John Walker Fusee Railway Clock, Gorgeous

French Red Marble Mantel Clock

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