How do I wind a mechanical brass desk clock?

Most mechanical desk and carriage clocks use a dedicated winding key inserted into arbors located on the backplate. Turn the key gently until resistance indicates the mainspring is fully wound. Avoid overwinding the movement, as this can strain the internal spring steel and cause damage. Regular routine winding keeps the gear train operating at a consistent tension.

What is a repeating carriage clock?

A repeating carriage clock includes an extra mechanism that sounds the last hour and quarters upon pressing a button on top of the case. This allowed owners to check the time in darkness. This complication requires additional gear trains within the brass housing, making these pieces more complex and desirable to collectors.

How should I clean a brass clock case?

Dust the brass and glass surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent the accumulation of grime. Avoid chemical metal polishes that can strip original gilding or seep into the movement. If the glass panels require cleaning, apply a small amount of window cleaner to a cloth rather than spraying directly onto the clock frame.

Why does my clock need professional servicing?

Mechanical movements rely on precise lubrication that dries out or gathers dust over the decades, causing friction in the gear train. A professional service cleans the pivots and escapement to restore accurate timekeeping. Routine maintenance prevents wear on the brass teeth and ensures the timepiece operates reliably for future generations.

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A mechanical brass desk clock brings precision engineering and warm metallic lustre to a room, offering both reliable timekeeping and period charm.

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Folkard & Son Brighton Carriage Clock

From Its About Time

£1,750

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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

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Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by French Clockmakers Jaz, C1930

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by French Clockmakers Jaz, C1930

From Art Deco World

£445

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A Late 19th Century Miniature French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock Timepiece.

1900 - 1920

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A Late 19th Century Miniature French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock Timepiece.

From Chequers Antiques

£695

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19th century

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A Fine Late 19th Century Small Fusée Bracket Clock

From Chequers Antiques

£3,850

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A New Conditon 1960,S Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Black Marina Swiss Atmos Clock

1940 - 1960

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A New Conditon 1960,S Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Black Marina Swiss Atmos Clock

From Gutlin Clocks

£2,190

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An Early 1950'S Mechanical Wind Kienzle Brass World Time Desk Table Clock

1940 - 1960

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An Early 1950'S Mechanical Wind Kienzle Brass World Time Desk Table Clock

From Gutlin Clocks

£1,900

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A Early 1950'S Rhodium Plated Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Swiss Atmos Clock

1940 - 1960

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A Early 1950'S Rhodium Plated Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Swiss Atmos Clock

From Gutlin Clocks

£2,450

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A Very Original and Good Condition 1960’S Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Swiss Atmos Clock

1940 - 1960

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A Very Original and Good Condition 1960’S Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Swiss Atmos Clock

From Gutlin Clocks

£2,100

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A 1960'S Jaeger Le Coultre Gilt Brass Lamp Post Clock

1940 - 1960

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A 1960'S Jaeger Le Coultre Gilt Brass Lamp Post Clock

From Gutlin Clocks

£1,400

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Some Victorian carriage clocks arrived with dedicated leather travel cases, ensuring adventurous owners could take their ticking companion on bumpy stagecoach journeys.

1940 - 1960

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A Brand New Condition 1960'S Jaeger Le Coultre Very Rare National Maritime Museum Classic Model Swiss Atmos Clock

From Gutlin Clocks

£2,550

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1960'S Electro / Mechanical Wind Kienzle Nickell Plated World Time Desk Table Clock

1940 - 1960

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1960'S Electro / Mechanical Wind Kienzle Nickell Plated World Time Desk Table Clock

From Gutlin Clocks

£1,920

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19th century

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A Late 19th Century French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock

From Chequers Antiques

£995

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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

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An Early 20th Century Silver Folding Clock by Mappin and Webb.

1900 - 1920

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An Early 20th Century Silver Folding Clock by Mappin and Webb.

From Chequers Antiques

£975

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Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock (France, C. 1905)

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock (France, C. 1905)

From Worboys Antiques

£590

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Mechanical Brass Desk Clock

Folkard & Son Brighton Carriage Clock

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

Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by French Clockmakers Jaz, C1930

A Late 19th Century Miniature French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock Timepiece.

A Fine Late 19th Century Small Fusée Bracket Clock

A New Conditon 1960,S Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Black Marina Swiss Atmos Clock

An Early 1950'S Mechanical Wind Kienzle Brass World Time Desk Table Clock

A Early 1950'S Rhodium Plated Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Swiss Atmos Clock

A Very Original and Good Condition 1960’S Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Swiss Atmos Clock

A 1960'S Jaeger Le Coultre Gilt Brass Lamp Post Clock

A Brand New Condition 1960'S Jaeger Le Coultre Very Rare National Maritime Museum Classic Model Swiss Atmos Clock

1960'S Electro / Mechanical Wind Kienzle Nickell Plated World Time Desk Table Clock

A Late 19th Century French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock

Corinthian Capped French Striking Carriage Clock

An Early 20th Century Silver Folding Clock by Mappin and Webb.

Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock (France, C. 1905)

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