What is a fusee movement?

A fusee is a conical pulley connected to the mainspring by a cord or chain. It equalises the declining pull of the spring as it unwinds. This mechanical arrangement ensures the gear train receives even force, improving the precision of the clock over its running cycle.

Where should I place a mantel clock?

Select a stable, level surface away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, and temperature fluctuations. Wooden cases and delicate veneers react poorly to extreme environmental changes. Placing the clock on a solid mantelpiece or sideboard also ensures the escapement beats evenly without interference.

How do I identify a French clock?

French clocks often feature distinct architectural case designs, such as portico columns or Belle Epoque and Art Nouveau styling. Many house drum movements stamped with maker details on the backplate. Enamel dials and ormolu mounts are also common indicators of nineteenth-century French manufacture.

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A brass inlay timepiece brings mechanical precision and refined cabinet-making together in a single domestic object.

A Provincial Bracket Clock by Hyde of Salisbury

19th century

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A Provincial Bracket Clock by Hyde of Salisbury

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£5,850

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19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Rosewood Wall Clock

From Patrick Sandberg Antiques

£2,800

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French Belle Epoque Mahogany Mantel Clock

1900 - 1920

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French Belle Epoque Mahogany Mantel Clock

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£790

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Edwardian Mantel Clock Inlaid with Poppies

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mantel Clock Inlaid with Poppies

From Sturmans Antiques

£390

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Georgian Mahogany Chamfer Top Bracket Clock by Taylor of London.

18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Chamfer Top Bracket Clock by Taylor of London.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£1,550

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French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc

19th century

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French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£1,350

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Beautiful and Rare French Pendule/mantel Clock with Thermometer Circa 1870.

19th century

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Beautiful and Rare French Pendule/mantel Clock with Thermometer Circa 1870.

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£3,850

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Paul Garnier: An Early Pendules Portative Exhibition Clock

19th century

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Paul Garnier: An Early Pendules Portative Exhibition Clock

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£4,800

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Maahogany Mantel Clock

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£275

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantle Clock

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantle Clock

From London City Antiques

£985

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One exceptional portico clock pairs rich rosewood with lemon wood inlay and gleaming ormolu, proving that nineteenth-century time could be kept in style.