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.

Antique Miniature Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Two Cherubs & Maiden

19th century

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Antique Miniature Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Two Cherubs & Maiden

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£895

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19th century

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French 8 Day Gilded Ships Wheel Clock

From Midwinter Antiques

£2,200

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Stunning Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Boudoir Antique French Clock

19th century

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Stunning Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Boudoir Antique French Clock

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£3,150

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A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

19th century

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A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

From Bushells Antiques

£3,750

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19th century

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Palais Royal Mantel Clock Circa 1880

From Frank Craig Antiques

£850

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Gilded Bronze Napoleon III 3-Piece Clock Garniture

19th century

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Gilded Bronze Napoleon III 3-Piece Clock Garniture

From Georgian Antiques

£4,500

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19th century

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A Fine Quality Early 19th Century Ormolu Clock.

From John Hubbard Antiques

£2,250

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19th century

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French 19th Century Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,500

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A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.

19th century

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A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.

From FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

£3,300

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19th century

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French Carriage Clock Alarm 1890s

From Arundel Clocks

£595

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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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19th Century French Porcelain Clock Set

From Elmgarden

£950

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Oval Carriage Clock Attributed to Drocourt

19th century

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Oval Carriage Clock Attributed to Drocourt

From Its About Time

£2,200

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Antique Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Goats and Palm Tree’s Fusee

19th century

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Antique Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Goats and Palm Tree’s Fusee

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,200

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1900 - 1920

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Japy Freres Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Set

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£2,350

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Leroy & Fils, French Mantle Clock. Circa 1880

19th century

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Leroy & Fils, French Mantle Clock. Circa 1880

From Frank Craig Antiques

£750

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Elegant Gilt Brass Strut Clock Timepiece

19th century

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Elegant Gilt Brass Strut Clock Timepiece

From The Antique Clock Co.

£1,950

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Gilded French Clock

Antique Miniature Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Two Cherubs & Maiden

French 8 Day Gilded Ships Wheel Clock

Stunning Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Boudoir Antique French Clock

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

Palais Royal Mantel Clock Circa 1880

Gilded Bronze Napoleon III 3-Piece Clock Garniture

A Fine Quality Early 19th Century Ormolu Clock.

French 19th Century Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set.

A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.

French Carriage Clock Alarm 1890s

19th Century French Porcelain Clock Set

Oval Carriage Clock Attributed to Drocourt

Antique Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Goats and Palm Tree’s Fusee

Japy Freres Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Set

Leroy & Fils, French Mantle Clock. Circa 1880

Elegant Gilt Brass Strut Clock Timepiece

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