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How do I adjust a French mantel clock?
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How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clock & Urn Garniture Set
By Samuel Marti, Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent turn of the late 19th / early 20th century French three piece mantel set, retailed by the renowned Bailey Banks and Biddle, with movement by Samuel Marti of Paris.
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Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks
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By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
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Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu
Fine Ormolu and Marble Cherub Clock Set by H Luppens Paris
By Samuel Marti, H. Luppens & Cie
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and magnificent clock set by the renown bronze founder H Luppens of Brussels. Classically modelled in the Louis XVI style, the clock features three ormolu cherubs toiling to ...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
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"Geniuses of the Arts" Gilded Bronze and Marble Clock Set by G. Fabre, c. 1900
By Samuel Marti, G. Fabre
Located in PARIS, FR
Dial signed G. Fabre, 4 rue des Filles du Calvaire, Paris
Clockwork signed Samuel Marti – Médaille d’Or 1900
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock
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Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
French Gilt Champleve Decorated Clock Garniture
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
French gilt champleve clock garniture
Rectangular case standing on a stepped moulded base with turned feet, applied frieze decoration below a beaut...
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
