How do I wind a carriage clock?

Carriage clocks generally utilise a key inserted into the winding square on the underside or backplate of the movement. Turn the key gently clockwise until resistance indicates the mainspring is fully wound. Avoid overwinding the spring, as this can damage the internal components. Ensure the clock is standing on a level surface before setting the time by moving the hands carefully.

What is a clock garniture?

A clock garniture is a matched decorative set comprising a central mantel clock accompanied by two matching side ornaments, typically urns or candelabra. These sets were designed to sit harmoniously on a fireplace mantel as a unified decorative scheme. The side pieces echo the materials and decorative motifs of the clock case, often combining ormolu mounts with porcelain bodies or marble plinths.

How do striking and repeating work?

A striking movement sounds the hours and half-hours automatically using a small internal bell or gong. This mechanism relies on a countwheel or rack system to regulate the number of strikes. A repeating function allows the owner to press a button or cord on the case, causing the clock to sound the most recent hour and quarter-hour on demand.

Where should I place my mantel clock?

Place your mantel clock on a sturdy, level surface away from direct sunlight, excessive heat sources, and damp environments. A stable mantelpiece or heavy sideboard provides the ideal foundation for keeping the pendulum beat even. Ensure there is adequate clearance around the piece so that winding keys and regulating levers can be accessed without disturbing the case.

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A gilded french clock brings nineteenth-century drawing-room elegance to a mantelpiece through gleaming metalwork and precise mechanical movement.

19th century

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French Brass Mantel Clock.

From Masons Antiques

£795

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19th century

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French Ormolu Bronze Enamel Miniature Bedside Clock Simply Stunning 1890

From Arundel Clocks

£1,295

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Antique French Ormolu Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks

19th century

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Antique French Ormolu Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£3,950

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19th century

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French Marble Clock

From Midwinter Antiques

£1,100

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French Repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s

19th century

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French Repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s

From Arundel Clocks

£8,000

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Fine Quality Late C19th French Gilt Brass ‘Grande Sonnerie ‘ Carriage Clock with Interesting Provenance.

19th century

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Fine Quality Late C19th French Gilt Brass ‘Grande Sonnerie ‘ Carriage Clock with Interesting Provenance.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,950

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French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, in the Turkish Taste

19th century

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French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, in the Turkish Taste

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£850

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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frers

19th century

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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frers

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£1,750

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Mid 19th Cent French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock.

19th century

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Mid 19th Cent French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock.

From Finchingfield Antiques

£1,550

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Outstanding Gilt Garniture Set. Vincenti of Paris.

19th century

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Outstanding Gilt Garniture Set. Vincenti of Paris.

From Masons Antiques

£1,750

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Listings feature pieces spanning the Victorian era through the early twentieth century, utilising materials such as marble, ormolu, and tortoiseshell.

19th century

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French Marble Clock

From Midwinter Antiques

£495

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18th century

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Rare 18th Century Cartel Wall Clock by William Webster – London

From The Antique Clock Co.

£13,500

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French Crystal Regulator Mantle Clock with Enamel and Painting 1910

1900 - 1920

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French Crystal Regulator Mantle Clock with Enamel and Painting 1910

From Arundel Clocks

£1,950

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1900 - 1920

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Antique French Cherub Table Clock

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£650

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Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu and Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

19th century

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Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu and Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£2,145

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Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

19th century

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Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£2,950

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Gilded French Clock

French Brass Mantel Clock.

French Ormolu Bronze Enamel Miniature Bedside Clock Simply Stunning 1890

Antique French Ormolu Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks

French Marble Clock

French Repeating Carriage Clock by Alfred Drocourt Enamel Panels 1870s

Fine Quality Late C19th French Gilt Brass ‘Grande Sonnerie ‘ Carriage Clock with Interesting Provenance.

French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, in the Turkish Taste

French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frers

Mid 19th Cent French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock.

Outstanding Gilt Garniture Set. Vincenti of Paris.

French Marble Clock

Rare 18th Century Cartel Wall Clock by William Webster – London

French Crystal Regulator Mantle Clock with Enamel and Painting 1910

Antique French Cherub Table Clock

Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu and Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

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