Chiming Mantel Clocks
Vintage 1920s Mantel Clocks
Oak
Vintage 1960s German Mantel Clocks
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Oak
Early 20th Century German Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century German Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century German Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks
Brass, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks
Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Mantel Clocks
Brass, Steel
Antique 1890s German Anglo-Japanese Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Mantel Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1910s German Mantel Clocks
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Glass, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Mantel Clocks
Siena Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass, Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Mantel Clocks
Metal, Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks
Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
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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 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.
- What is a chime on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What makes a clock chime?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A mechanical process is what makes a clock chime. The music roll pulls back a chime hammer, which then returns to its original position and hits a chime rod, or in certain cases, a steel tuned tube, as it rotates. The majority of chiming, weight-driven mechanical grandfather clocks have 12 hammers and rods. Find a collection of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The meaning of the chimes on a clock relates to time. At specific intervals, the chimes play a melody to let you know how much time has passed. Depending on the design, clock chimes may sound every 15, 30 or 60 minutes. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Westminster chime clock features a quartz clock movement, which electronically plays the “Westminster Quarters” / “Westminster Chimes” melody on the hour mark. A Westminster chime clock also plays a progressive melody to mark every quarter-hour. Westminster chime clocks are considered classic and timeless furnishings, made using high-quality wood and metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Westminster chime clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A Westminster chime clock uses quartz movement to work the gears, to move pendulums and to play the popular melody everyone is fond of. The quartz movement electronically plays the melody that can be set to play on the hour, half an hour and quarter hour if desired. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather 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 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 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.
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