How do I wind a vintage carriage clock?

Most mechanical carriage clocks require a specialised key inserted into the backplate squares to tension the mainsprings for timekeeping and striking. Care must be taken not to overwind the springs. Moving the hands should be done gently and strictly in a clockwise direction to avoid damaging the internal gear train.

What is the difference between a carriage clock and a bracket clock?

Carriage clocks are typically smaller, portable brass and glass pieces fitted with a fixed handle on the crown for transport. They originated for travel use in the nineteenth century. Bracket clocks are heavier wooden table clocks made of mahogany, walnut, or ebonised timber, designed to sit permanently on furniture or wall brackets.

Where should I place a heavy marble clock?

Rouge marble and large brass pieces require a sturdy, level surface capable of supporting considerable weight without sagging. Mantelpieces and low sideboards are traditional locations. Keeping the clock away from direct sunlight and damp walls protects the internal metal components and exterior finishes from premature wear.

How do repeat striking mechanisms work?

A repeat mechanism allows the owner to press a button or pull a lever on the case to make the clock restrike the last hour or quarters immediately. This was useful for telling time in the dark before electric lighting. Such complications indicate a higher grade of horological construction found in better nineteenth-century examples.

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These vintage brass handle clock pieces bring together heavy metalwork and precise timekeeping, offering a practical yet decorative addition to any mantelpiece.

1940 - 1960

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English Carriage Clock Old Stock 1960

From Arundel Clocks

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Westminster-chime Bracket/mantel Clock.

From Masons Antiques

£475

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Giant Rouge Marble Carriage Clock

From Chalfont Clocks

£3,875

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Paul Garnier Series I Carriage Clock with Chaff-cutter

19th century

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Paul Garnier Series I Carriage Clock with Chaff-cutter

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£7,000

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19th century

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Brass Carriage Clock

From Beechmount Antiques

£150

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Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

From London City Antiques

£685

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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A Carriage Clock with Frets and Columns

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£435

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Small Bracket Clock by Perigal & Duterrau.

19th century

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Small Bracket Clock by Perigal & Duterrau.

From Its About Time

£7,850

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1940 - 1960

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Garrard & Co Carriage Clock

From Frank Craig Antiques

£425

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Ebonised Striking Bracket Clock with Bell Top Case – Joseph Lum of London

18th century

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Ebonised Striking Bracket Clock with Bell Top Case – Joseph Lum of London

From The Antique Clock Co.

£12,000

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One extraordinary nineteenth-century carriage clock comes equipped with a chaff-cutter, proving that Victorian timepieces could handle agricultural multitasking.

19th century

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Mantel Clock by Malecot of Paris

From Its About Time

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Giant Timepiece Carriage Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£1,050

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Vintage Brass Handle Clock

English Carriage Clock Old Stock 1960

Westminster-chime Bracket/mantel Clock.

Giant Rouge Marble Carriage Clock

Paul Garnier Series I Carriage Clock with Chaff-cutter

Brass Carriage Clock

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

A Carriage Clock with Frets and Columns

Small Bracket Clock by Perigal & Duterrau.

Garrard & Co Carriage Clock

Ebonised Striking Bracket Clock with Bell Top Case – Joseph Lum of London

Mantel Clock by Malecot of Paris

Giant Timepiece Carriage Clock

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