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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 Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful classical clock made in the style of Louis XVI by Samuel Marti. Stunning ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted on a marble base. It is decorated with an inset laurel swag...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
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Antique French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clock & Urn Garniture Set
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Samuel Marti
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
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock - Fully Restored
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful clock of ornate Rococo design, the case finely cast with scrolling acanthus and rocaille ornament, the front and sides with pierced lattice panels back with fabric, raise...
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
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An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
This Fine french four glass mantel clock has a beautifully gilded case with thick bevelled glass panels and doors. the eight day movement with visible jewelled Brocot escapement is m...
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Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu
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By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
This impressive and finely cast gilt-bronze mantel clock is a superb example of the 19th-century French Rococo revival, after the celebrated designs of the bronzier Robert Osmond. Bo...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks - Fully Restored
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mantel clock, of architectural and classically inspired form, exquisitely cast and finely chased throughout. The movement is mounted in a bronze ...
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
