Black Mantel Clock
Antique 19th Century American Mantel Clocks
Iron
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Wood
Early 20th Century American Mantel Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Baroque Revival Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Mantel Clocks
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Mantel Clocks
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Oak
Antique 19th Century Rustic Mantel Clocks
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks
Wood
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Mantel Clocks
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Mantel Clocks
Marble
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Malachite, Marble
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 1820s British Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Mantel Clocks
Lucite
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble
Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks
Marble, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Mantel Clocks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Mantel Clocks
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Mantel Clocks
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Mantel Clocks
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Onyx, Marble
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Agate
Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Bakelite
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble
Vintage 1920s British Chinese Export Mantel Clocks
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Scottish Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
Slate, Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1970s English Mantel Clocks
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Mantel Clocks
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Mantel Clocks
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Mantel Clocks
Copper
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Mantel Clocks
Marble
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Wood, Antler
Antique Early 19th Century Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks
Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Brass
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1790s French Directoire Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Bakelite
Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Enamel
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Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.
Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.
When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.
There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Franz Anton Ketterer is believed to be the German clockmaker who invented the cuckoo clock, and he is also one of the founding fathers of the Black Forest clockmaking. Today there are many cuckoo clocks, but to be deemed an authentic Black Forest cuckoo is an honor that is bestowed to only those clocks where every essential part is handmade exclusively in the Black Forest region of Germany. Shop a collection of cuckoo clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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