How do I wind an Ansonia mantel clock?

To 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.

How do I fix a chime on a mantel clock?

To 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.

How do I adjust a French mantel clock?

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.

How do I identify an old mantel clock?

To 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.

How do I date a Seth Thomas mantel clock?

To 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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French Ceramic Mantel Clock with Chinese Decoration

$4,851

French Ceramic Mantel Clock with Chinese Decoration

Located in Norwich, GB

French ceramic clock with Chinese decoration standing on outswept feet with purple and turquoise glazed decoration and lions head ‘carrying’ handles surmounted by a Foo dog resting h...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Ceramic

French Ceramic Mantel Clock with Chinese Decoration

$6,064

French Ceramic Mantel Clock with Chinese Decoration

Located in Norwich, GB

French ceramic clock with Chinese decoration standing on outswept feet with purple and turquoise glazed decoration and lions head ‘carrying’ handles surmounted by a Foo dog resting h...

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Antique 1880s French Other Mantel Clocks

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Ceramic

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s

$754Sale Price|20% Off

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dereham, GB

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s Black Background with gilt decoration Dome shaped top , with gilt brass columns each side. Cream enamel dome face , Bevelled dome glas...

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Vintage 1920s British Chinese Export Mantel Clocks

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Lacquer

Small Chinese Clock from 1900

$1,200

Small Chinese Clock from 1900

Located in Madrid, ES

Interesting Chinese clock made of bronze, depicting a delicately sculpted Asian figure holding the clock face. The piece sits on an elegant red marble base, providing an attractive v...

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Antique Early 1900s Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Clock by Thomas Turner

$28,500

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Clock by Thomas Turner

By Thomas Turner

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian Chinese Chippendale-style (19th Century) mahogany mantel clock with pagoda top and lattice design trim & column side (signed: Thomas Turner, London) (Not working)

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

Henry Birks & Sons French Japy Frères Six-Column Black Slate Mantel Clock c.1900

$2,800

Henry Birks & Sons French Japy Frères Six-Column Black Slate Mantel Clock c.1900

Located in Richmond, CA

A handsome French neoclassical mantel clock retailed by Henry Birks & Sons, dating to circa 1900. The substantial architectural case is crafted in black slate and arranged in the...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900

$1,685

Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900

Located in Nantucket, MA

Turn of the century Chinese carved mahogany mantle clock, circa 1900, an Art Nouveau to Art Deco transitional style with a period wind-up mechanical clock, featuring an Immortal figu...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

STUNNING CHINESE EXPORT HAND CARVED WOOD DRAGON MANTLE CLOCK & CANDLESTiCKS

$3,032 / set

STUNNING CHINESE EXPORT HAND CARVED WOOD DRAGON MANTLE CLOCK & CANDLESTiCKS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1880-1920 Chinese Export hand carved dragon mantle clock with matching candlesticks A g...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Mantel Clocks

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Wood

Chinese Lady with bird, ormulu Clock, 19th Century

$2,285

Chinese Lady with bird, ormulu Clock, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Ormulu bronze clock representing a Chinese woman with a bird perched on her hand Note the quality of the gilding but also the chiseling which reveals many details: fine and delicate...

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Antique 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Automaton Figure Enamel Bracket Clock

$28,500

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Automaton Figure Enamel Bracket Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Here we are offering a rare Chinese rosewood bracket clock with enamel column on each side. Front case is inlaid with mother of pearl and nearly in perfect condition. 5 brass finials...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Brass

French 19th Century Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Clock for Chinese Market

$14,800

French 19th Century Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Clock for Chinese Market

Located in New York, NY

A French 19th Century Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Style Figural clock with a Woman Resting on a Seat. This is a beautiful example of French dore bronze craftsmanship mixed with the Chino...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set

$10,107 / set

Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This wonderful clock set, which is comprised of a mantel clock and pair of flanking vases, is designed in a fanciful French ‘Oriental’ style. The set is crafted from brass which has ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

QING DYNASTY 1790 Export Table Clock In Gilt Bronze, Wood & Inlaid Nacre

$3,998

QING DYNASTY 1790 Export Table Clock In Gilt Bronze, Wood & Inlaid Nacre

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Qing Dynasty table clock for export. This is an amazing antique table clock created during the Qing Dynasty, back in the late 18th century. Masterfully crafted around th...

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Antique 1790s Chinese Qing Mantel Clocks

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Crystal, Brass, Bronze

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French Restoration Period Chinese Motif Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons

Unavailable

H 25 in W 10 in D 6 in

French Restoration Period Chinese Motif Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons

By Honoré Pons

Located in Farmers Branch, TX

This fully gilded bronze pagoda-shaped clock is accented with Chinese figures and architectural detailing.

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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Chinoiserie Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock

Unavailable

H 13.39 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in

French Chinoiserie Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in Edinburgh, GB

French gilded brass and porcelain mantel clock. With Chinese motifs, painted Arabic numerals and a makers or retailers name to the face of ‘Festeau le Jne, HGR DU ROY… Paris 1785’.

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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Clock with English Movement.

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 11 in D 6 in

19th Century Chinese Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Clock with English Movement.

By William Barraud

Located in London, GB

An extremely rare Chinese 'Canton Famille rose’ porcelain clock, Qing dynasty, early Daoguang period (1821-1850), the English movement signed on the dial and movement “Barrauds & Lun...

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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Rare and Fine Antique English Patinated Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock, circa 1845

Unavailable

H 21 in W 9 in D 8.75 in

Rare and Fine Antique English Patinated Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock, circa 1845

Located in Houston, TX

Antique English bronze bracket clock by J & A. Jump I Old Bond Street, London, repeater, silvered dial, the neoclassical architectonic case modeled as a Chinese pagoda, with mandarin...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mantel Clocks

Mid Century Chinese Cloissoné Mantel Clock

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H 20 in W 16 in D 7 in

Mid Century Chinese Cloissoné Mantel Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Chinese Cloisonné Mantel Clock Decorate your mantlepiece with this intricately designed cloisonné clock.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Metal

Gilt Bronze French Mantel Clock with Chinese Chippendale Feet

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H 17.25 in W 12 in D 6 in

Gilt Bronze French Mantel Clock with Chinese Chippendale Feet

Located in New York, NY

Gilt bronze French mantel clock with Chinese Chippendale feet The circular dial with pierced sides and enamelled Arabic numerals flanked by dragons, pierced fretwork top and paw fee...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Brazilian Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock in Chinese Motif, Signed Caldwell

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H 14 in W 14.5 in D 5.5 in

Brazilian Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock in Chinese Motif, Signed Caldwell

Located in Milford, NH

A spectacular Brazilian lapis lazuli mantel clock with doré bronze, dial applied with pierced hands and Roman chapters, supported by two sitting doré bronze Chinese figures, with rec...

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Early 20th Century American Mantel Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Clock Garniture

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H 27.56 in W 13 in D 13 in

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century Chinese blue and white clock garniture. The pair of candelabra each having five branches, the lidded vases each with hand-painted classical Chinese flo...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Famile Verte Porcelain Clock Garniture

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H 21 in W 12 in D 5 in

French Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Famile Verte Porcelain Clock Garniture

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exceptional French Japonisme ormolu-mounted Chinese Famile Verte porcelain clock garniture set. Comprising of three pieces. A clock and a pair of candelabra. Each with Fren...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Stunning Elliott London Ltd Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Mantle Clock

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H 11.42 in W 6.89 in D 4.34 in

Stunning Elliott London Ltd Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Mantle Clock

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Elliot London LTD Chinese chinoiserie, black lacquered mantle clock. A very good looking well made and decorative clock, made in t...

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20th Century English Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Brass

19 Century Napoleon III Chinese Famille Rose Porcelian and Gilt Bronze Clock

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H 27 in Dm 10 in

19 Century Napoleon III Chinese Famille Rose Porcelian and Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine and rare large scale Chinese porcelain and gilt bronze mantle clock , the body of the in hand painted rose medallion design, (famille rose), and richly embellished with finely...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Original Antique Chinese 8 Day Fusee Mother Pear Inlaid Rosewood Bracket Clock

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H 17.75 in W 12 in D 9 in

Original Antique Chinese 8 Day Fusee Mother Pear Inlaid Rosewood Bracket Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Antique Chinese Fusee 8 day quarter strike rosewood mother of pear bracket clock. MOVEMENT: 8 day fusee chain driven wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time with quarter striking S...

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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Striking Cloisonne and Bronze Mantel Clock

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H 19 in W 9 in D 7.25 in

Striking Cloisonne and Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in San Diego, CA

Massive Chinese style cloisonne or brass mantel clock enclosed in a four-sided beveled glass casing.

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20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock

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H 28 in W 11.5 in D 4.75 in

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time with half hour and hour striking SIZE: 28"H x 11-1...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Set of Three 19th Century Chinese Clocks

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H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Set of Three 19th Century Chinese Clocks

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of three Chinese mantel clocks made of camphor wood from the Zhejiang region.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Clocks

Materials

Wood

Blue Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

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H 5.52 in W 8.27 in D 2.76 in

Blue Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

An oriental style blue chinoiserie mantel clock. It Chinese figures and rural scenes in raised gilt lacquer, with a blue ground.

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Early 20th Century European Clocks

Chinese Cloisonnè Clock

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H 14.25 in W 16 in D 6.75 in

Chinese Cloisonnè Clock

Located in Cookeville, TN

An antique Chinese shelf clock. It is bronze inset with cloisonné. The clock face is decorated with flowers and has black Roman numerals. There is a glass door that opens to a gold t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Palatial Clock Elephant with a Chinese Man Sitting on, Green Base and Ormoulu

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H 25.99 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

Palatial Clock Elephant with a Chinese Man Sitting on, Green Base and Ormoulu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This outstanding and beautifully executed and finely chassed gilt bronze clock and pendule à l'éléphant+ trumpeting with his trump up, carrying on his back the clock dial with its en...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock, Faience, Regency Style

$6,000

H 16.5 in W 11 in D 3.5 in

Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock, Faience, Regency Style

Located in Queens, NY

French (Mid-19th Century) Chinoiserie design faience 6-sided mantel clock with foo dog top and elephant heads on sides. (by JULES VIEILLARD, Bordeau France) (Not working)

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Clocks

Materials

Metal

Original circa 1920's Asprey London Chinoiserie Mantle Clock Lovely Decoration

$1,819

H 6.7 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in

Original circa 1920's Asprey London Chinoiserie Mantle Clock Lovely Decoration

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely original circa 1920’s Asprey London Chinoiserie mantle clock A very decorative and well made piece, retailed through one of the finest silver...

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Vintage 1920s English Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Bronze Chinoiserie Clock, circa 1880

$55,000

H 24 in W 11 in D 9 in

French Bronze Chinoiserie Clock, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

French bronze chinoiserie clock, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Japy Freres Brass Champleve Enameled Cloisonne Mantel Clock

$1,470Sale Price|30% Off

H 14.75 in W 7 in D 6.25 in

Antique French Japy Freres Brass Champleve Enameled Cloisonne Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Dayton, OH

Antqiue late 19th Century French Japy Freres gilt brass enameled mantel clock featuring neoclassical styling with polychrome champleve enamel accents, four columns with spire finials...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century High Quality Originals Comtoise / Wall Clock Brass

$1,804

H 53.15 in W 10.24 in D 15.75 in

19th Century High Quality Originals Comtoise / Wall Clock Brass

Located in Berlin, DE

High quality originals Comtoise / wall clock brass Heavy, high quality Comtoiser watch movement. A beautiful antique original French wall clock (Comtoise). Enamelled dial pendul...

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Art Deco Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

$2,270

H 8 in W 14 in D 4.25 in

French Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Art Deco Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

This rare timepiece, made in France but retailed by the British silversmith Mappin and Webb is the only one of its type we have found. It may be unique. The rectangular dial has Roma...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock by Elliott

$2,500

H 9.25 in W 6 in D 3.25 in

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock by Elliott

By Elliott Brothers

Located in Norwich, GB

Chinoiserie Decorated Bell Top Mantel Clock by Elliott Finely decorated bell top case with raised chinoiserie decoration depicting typical Chinese scenes on a black ground with gild...

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Vintage 1970s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Edwardian Coventry Astral Chinoiserie Pagoda Mantel Clock, England, Circa 1930

$1,350

H 11 in W 7.25 in D 5 in

Edwardian Coventry Astral Chinoiserie Pagoda Mantel Clock, England, Circa 1930

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Edwardian mantel clock with a Coventry Astral movement, housed in a japanned wooden case of architectural pagoda form. The dark ground is richly ornamented with raised gil...

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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Grand Father Case Clock with Chinese Figures 19th Century

$3,028

H 94.49 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Grand Father Case Clock with Chinese Figures 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Grand father case clock with Chinese figures xixth English clock from the 19th century decorated with Asian landscapes. The clock works perfectly and is complete. The box is made of...

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Antique 19th Century English Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

$5,592

H 53.15 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful late 18th Century English Chinoiserie wall or tavern clock. The Chinoiserie decoration on this clock case is of excellent quality and the scale is impressive too. A good br...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Morbier Clock

$7,500

H 93.5 in W 21 in D 10 in

Morbier Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

A painted case, enamel dial with brass surround and an elaborately decorated pendulum are the defining characteristics of a Morbier clock. At nearly eight feet tall, this is an impos...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Clocks

Materials

Pine

Red Chinoiserie Decorated Clock, Mid-20th Century

$595

H 7.75 in W 5.25 in D 3 in

Red Chinoiserie Decorated Clock, Mid-20th Century

Located in valatie, NY

This beautiful clock containing later French works is decorated with scenes of Asian country life. It has a decorative brass handle, finials, face and legs. The wooden case is painte...

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20th Century French George III Clocks

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie decorated Mantel clock circa 1930s

$808Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 10.04 in D 3.15 in

Chinoiserie decorated Mantel clock circa 1930s

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dereham, GB

Chinoiserie decorated Mantel clock circa 1930s Cream in colour Top with Scroll shaped pediment Decoration With, Flowers, Foliage, Figure, Bridge & Building Circular enamel dial, Dom...

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Vintage 1930s British Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lacquer

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, John Bagshaw, Liverpool

$2,358

H 10.75 in W 6.75 in D 3.25 in

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, John Bagshaw, Liverpool

By Buren

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, John Bagshaw & Sons, Liverpool Break arch case with raised chinoiserie scenes on an ebonised ground, four brass finials and decorated c...

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Mantel Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$8,759

H 18.9 in W 14.57 in D 7.88 in

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

The combination of sumptuous, lustrous ormolu and finely decorated Sevres style porcelain makes this mantel clock an exceptional piece. Built in France and retailed by the prestigiou...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century, French Clock in the Chinoiserie Style

$4,950Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.5 in W 12 in D 9 in

19th Century, French Clock in the Chinoiserie Style

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century, French clock In the Chinoiserie style. An 8 day pendulum movement that bell strikes on the hour and half hour. Chinese porcelain body in the Kang His style by Samson. T...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

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Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet

$650

H 15 in W 16.5 in D 8 in

Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Ansonia Empire Black Enameled Metal Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Cast Iron Columns, Beveled Glass Door, Scrolling Detail, and Claw Feet. Circa Late 19th Century. Measureme...

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Antique Late 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Desk / Mantel Clock

$1,071

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Desk / Mantel Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Desk / Mantel Clock with string inlay around the edge having a round enamelled Arabic dial and French movement. All clocks get serviced by our horologist ...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock

$1,549

H 8 in W 6.75 in D 3 in

Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Chinoiserie decorated mantel clock Chinoiserie decorated mantel clock housed in a shaped case with raised Chinoiserie decoration on a red ground, stepped base resting on four b...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Peerless

$4,716

H 16 in W 10.5 in D 7 in

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Peerless

By Peerless

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian bell top mantel clock standing on a raised plinth and resting on block feet with side viewing glasses and surmounted by a decorative carrying handle. Beautifully decorated ...

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Vintage 1910s German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated French Mantel Clock

$1,414

H 6.75 in W 5 in D 3 in

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated French Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian arch top mantel clock standing on brass ball feet with chinoiserie decoration on a red ground. Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands. Eigh...

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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Wood

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Striking Mantel Clock

$3,032

H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Striking Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian mantel clock housed in a break arch case with raised chinoiserie decoration on a black ground and resting on a wavy plinth. Brass bezel opening to the silvered dial with en...

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Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks

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Fruitwood

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Thornhill, London

$3,705

H 6.25 in W 10.75 in D 4 in

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Thornhill, London

By Astral

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian Chinoiserie decorated mantel clock, Thornhill, London. Shaped case with raised Chinoiserie decoration on a turquoise ground resting on a stepped plinth with four brass b...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Pine

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China Mantel Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the China mantel clock you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and brass, every China mantel clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the China mantel clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right China mantel clock, those designed in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. William Barraud, Honoré Pons and Thomas Turner each produced at least one beautiful China mantel clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a China Mantel Clock?

The average selling price for a China mantel clock at 1stDibs is $7,761, while they’re typically $1,196 on the low end and $149,148 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Mantel-clocks for You

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.

Questions About China Mantel Clock

How do I wind an Ansonia mantel clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To 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.
How do I fix a chime on a mantel clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To 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.
How do I adjust a French mantel clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How do I identify an old mantel clock?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To 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.
How do I date a Seth Thomas mantel clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To 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.