How do I wind my clock?

Use the matching key on the winding squares located at the back of the movement. Turn steadily until you feel resistance, taking care not to overwind the mainspring. Keep the key in a safe place away from the mechanism to ensure you do not lose it, as original keys hold distinct collector value.

Why does the clock strike the wrong hour?

The striking train can get out of sequence if the hands are moved backwards or if the clock runs down while striking. Let the mechanism complete its sequence without forcing the components. Advance the minute hand slowly forward past the hours, allowing the strike to finish fully at each interval until it matches the time displayed on the dial.

Where should I place a carriage clock?

Position the piece on a stable, level surface away from direct sunlight and draughts. Heavy mantel clocks require a sturdy shelf or sideboard to support their weight. Avoid high-moisture rooms like kitchens or bathrooms, as humidity can tarnish polished brass and degrade delicate enamel dials over time.

What is the difference between carriage and mantel clocks?

Carriage clocks are smaller, portable timekeepers housed in brass and glass with folding top handles designed for travel. Mantel clocks are larger, heavier stationary pieces made from marble, slate, or wood. Both utilise similar spring-driven eight-day movements, but carriage clocks often feature visible escapements through glass panels on all four sides.

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These heavy brass and marble timekeepers bring audible charm to a room, sounding the hours with a satisfying tone.

Decorative 8-Day Striking Clock, Circa 1860, Victorian Mantle Clock.

19th century

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Decorative 8-Day Striking Clock, Circa 1860, Victorian Mantle Clock.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Stunning Quarter Striking Late 18th Century Swiss Neuchatel Clock

19th century

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A Stunning Quarter Striking Late 18th Century Swiss Neuchatel Clock

From Gutlin Clocks

£4,500

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Mantel Clock - Henry Marc - Bell Striking

19th century

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Mantel Clock - Henry Marc - Bell Striking

From Its About Time

£2,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Corinthian Capped French Striking Carriage Clock

19th century

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Corinthian Capped French Striking Carriage Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£780

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Small Antique French Empire 8 Day Bell Striking Gilt Bronze Ormolu Silk Suspension Mantle Clock with Figural “Explorer”

19th century

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Small Antique French Empire 8 Day Bell Striking Gilt Bronze Ormolu Silk Suspension Mantle Clock with Figural “Explorer”

From Heydays Antiques

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Fabulous Charpentier Foundry Gilt Ormolu Cased 8 Day French Striking Clock Made Specially for Thos Agnew & Sons.

19th century

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Fabulous Charpentier Foundry Gilt Ormolu Cased 8 Day French Striking Clock Made Specially for Thos Agnew & Sons.

From Heydays Antiques

£1,450

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Mid 19th C. French Gilt Ormolu Bell Striking Clock with Sevre Style Panels on Stand in Glass Dome

19th century

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Mid 19th C. French Gilt Ormolu Bell Striking Clock with Sevre Style Panels on Stand in Glass Dome

From Heydays Antiques

£595

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Large Oval Striking Carriage Clock by Richard & Co Paris

19th century

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Large Oval Striking Carriage Clock by Richard & Co Paris

From Judy Fox Antiques

£2,700

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Brass Striking Repeater Carriage Clock with Alarm

1900 - 1920

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Brass Striking Repeater Carriage Clock with Alarm

From AJD Antiques

£1,100

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature movements spanning the Victorian period through to the mid-nineteenth and twentieth centuries, constructed from brass, marble, and slate.

French Specimen Marquetry 8 Day Striking Clock

1900 - 1920

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French Specimen Marquetry 8 Day Striking Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Fine Quality Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Corniche Cased Striking Carriage Clock

From Gutlin Clocks

£1,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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French Strike Clock

Decorative 8-Day Striking Clock, Circa 1860, Victorian Mantle Clock.

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

A Stunning Quarter Striking Late 18th Century Swiss Neuchatel Clock

Mantel Clock - Henry Marc - Bell Striking

Corinthian Capped French Striking Carriage Clock

Small Antique French Empire 8 Day Bell Striking Gilt Bronze Ormolu Silk Suspension Mantle Clock with Figural “Explorer”

Fabulous Charpentier Foundry Gilt Ormolu Cased 8 Day French Striking Clock Made Specially for Thos Agnew & Sons.

Mid 19th C. French Gilt Ormolu Bell Striking Clock with Sevre Style Panels on Stand in Glass Dome

Large Oval Striking Carriage Clock by Richard & Co Paris

Brass Striking Repeater Carriage Clock with Alarm

French Specimen Marquetry 8 Day Striking Clock

A Fine Quality Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Corniche Cased Striking Carriage Clock

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