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.

An Antique Strike Repeat Alarm Carriage Clock by Drocourt for E. White

19th century

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An Antique Strike Repeat Alarm Carriage Clock by Drocourt for E. White

From Bushells Antiques

£2,200

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1920 - 1940

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Attractive Strut Clock

From John Howkins Antiques

£295

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Attractive Gilt Carriage Clock with Case

19th century

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Attractive Gilt Carriage Clock with Case

From Its About Time

£700

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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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1900 - 1920

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A French Carriage Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£295

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Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in the Manner of Andre Guilmet

19th century

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Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in the Manner of Andre Guilmet

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,250

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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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Antique Lancet Top Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Wilkinson Leicester Working

19th century

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Antique Lancet Top Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Wilkinson Leicester Working

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£675

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Fusee Library Clock. Plumbly & Tupman, London

19th century

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Fusee Library Clock. Plumbly & Tupman, London

From Masons Antiques

£795

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Antique Edwardian Torsion Anniversary Clock

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Torsion Anniversary Clock

From Antoinettes Heirlooms

£380

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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.

Large French Gilded with Green Panels Crystal Regulator Mantle Clock 1890

19th century

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Large French Gilded with Green Panels Crystal Regulator Mantle Clock 1890

From Arundel Clocks

£2,250

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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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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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1940 - 1960

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Jaeger Lecoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

From Chalfont Clocks

£1,950

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19th century

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Enamelled Carriage Clock

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£1,250

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French Gorge Petite Sonnerie Carriage Clock

19th century

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French Gorge Petite Sonnerie Carriage Clock

From Its About Time

£2,950

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Mechanical Brass Desk Clock

An Antique Strike Repeat Alarm Carriage Clock by Drocourt for E. White

Attractive Strut Clock

Attractive Gilt Carriage Clock with Case

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

A French Carriage Clock

Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in the Manner of Andre Guilmet

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

Antique Lancet Top Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Wilkinson Leicester Working

Fusee Library Clock. Plumbly & Tupman, London

Antique Edwardian Torsion Anniversary Clock

Large French Gilded with Green Panels Crystal Regulator Mantle Clock 1890

Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock (France, C. 1905)

Paul Garnier: An Early Pendules Portative Exhibition Clock

Jaeger Lecoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

Enamelled Carriage Clock

French Gorge Petite Sonnerie Carriage Clock

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