How do I wind an eight day clock?

An eight day mantel clock requires winding approximately once a week using a matching key inserted into the dial holes. Care must be taken not to overwind the mainspring. Most nineteenth-century French movements regulate time via a pendulum that hangs inside the rear housing.

Where should I place a marble clock?

These heavy timepieces require a sturdy, level surface capable of supporting considerable weight from stone and metal. A mantelpiece or a strong console table provides an ideal setting. Keep them away from direct heat sources and damp walls to protect the delicate metallic gilding and internal mechanics.

How do I distinguish Louis XVI from Rococo styles?

Louis XVI style clocks present straight architectural lines, classical symmetry, and restrained geometric mounts. They emphasise order and neoclassical proportion. Rococo style clocks employ asymmetrical scrolls, curving foliage, and flowing organic forms that avoid strict bilateral symmetry.