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 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 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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$20,412

H 22.05 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in

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Located in London, GB

Charles X Style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with horse and jockey French, 19th Century Height 56cm, width 34cm, depth 14cm.

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Stunning Art Deco Enamel Ceramic Sculpture “Ben Hur Horse Racing Chariot"

$6,116

H 10.63 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in

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Located in Beirut, LB

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Fine and Early Bronze and Sienna Marble Horses, Mare Tending Her Foal circa 1820

$6,736

H 18 in W 12.5 in D 6 in

Fine and Early Bronze and Sienna Marble Horses, Mare Tending Her Foal circa 1820

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful, original and early clock depicting a mare tending her foal. Beautifully and delicately modelled in bronze, full of life and movement with a lovely antique patina. The cl...

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Charming 1950s Horse-Themed Mantel Clock - Vintage Elegance

$118

H 10.63 in W 8.86 in D 8.27 in

Charming 1950s Horse-Themed Mantel Clock - Vintage Elegance

Located in Manzano, IT

Charming 1950s Horse-Themed Mantel Clock – Vintage Elegance Infuse your home with a touch of vintage charm with this delightful 1950s mantel clock featuring a horse motif.

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H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock with a Patinated Horse

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rococo gilt bronze clock with a patinated horse.

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French Restauration Clock Horse Attacked by a Snake

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H 22.05 in W 10.24 in D 3.55 in

French Restauration Clock Horse Attacked by a Snake

Located in Marseille, FR

French Restauration clock, representing a horse attacked by a snake, in patinated and gilded bronze. Dimension: Width 26 cm, height 56 cm, depth 9.5 cm.

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Early 19th Century Cut Crystal and Bronze Clock with Horses

Located in Paris, FR

Sizeable Charles X mantel clock composed of a high, cut-crystal base topped by two silvery bronze horses whose torsos transform into intertwining, gilt bronze tails.

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Bronze Doré Mantle Clock with Stallion and Mare Horses, French, circa 1880

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Located in Banner Elk, NC

Bronze doré (gilded bronze) mantel (fireplace) clock with stallion and mare Arabian Horses, French, circa 1880.

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Three-Piece Crystal and Bronze Dore Clock with Sea Horses and Obelisks

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Located in Houston, TX

This exceptional clock set is crystal that is finely cut and faceted. The clock works Are neatly nestled into the circular form at the top. The dial is framed out by bronze doré. The...

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Gilt Bronze Empire Style Mantel or Table Clock with Horse & Warrior Sculpture

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Gilt Bronze Empire Style Mantel or Table Clock with Horse & Warrior Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful, rare and sizable antique clock from the early to mid-1800s. If you are looking for an impressive, stylish and sizable antique clock to grace your mantel piece or side tab...

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Sevres Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock Set Hunting Dogs & Horses

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Sevres Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock Set Hunting Dogs & Horses

By Japy Frères, Charles Hour, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb antique French clock set, beautifully elegant classical design in ormolu (finely gilded bronze) by the esteemed maker Charles Hour and clockmaker Japy Frères. It is mounted ...

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Empire Clock in representing a Horse and a Dog in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

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H 19.1 in W 11.26 in D 5.12 in

Empire Clock in representing a Horse and a Dog in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

Restoration-period bronze clock with brown and gilded patina depicting a horse playing with a small dog. Beautiful mercury gilding, the alternating patinas give a nice balance to th...

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$9,850

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A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

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Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

$48,260

H 36 in W 17 in D 12.25 in

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By Maison Marquis, Languereau

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English Sporting ArtistEnglish 1950's Sporting Art Oil Painting Portrait of Horse in Landscape

$1,333Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in W 18.5 in

English 1950's Sporting Art Oil Painting Portrait of Horse in Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810

$19,100

H 20 in W 15 in D 6.5 in

Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Art Deco Westminster Chime Mantle Clock, English, c1930

$2,041

H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco Westminster Chime Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very stylish 1930's Art Deco Westminster chime clock made in England. Multi toned walnut veneers with ebonised surround and a with geometric lightening...

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Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme

$5,699

H 9.3 in W 21.2 in D 5.9 in

Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme

By Japy Frères

Located in Lisse, NL

Very rare, perfectly running and sculptural, French Art Deco marble pendulum clock. Movement: Japy Frères (1806-1930) If you are looking for an attractive antique mantel clock to g...

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Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano

$1,800 / set

H 13.5 in W 22 in D 6 in

Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano

Located in Dayton, OH

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Rare French Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantel Clock with Bronze Dog Figurines

$3,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 21 in D 5.5 in

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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Circa 1935 Rare Art Deco mantel clock exquisitely made with marble and onyx with surreal dog figurines in contrasting poses. Original patination. Statement piece.

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Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

$550,000

H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

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Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers

$1,020,700

H 33.47 in W 44.49 in D 24.81 in

Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers

By Grachev Brothers

Located in London, GB

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Exceptional White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "Nubian Slaying the Lion"

$231,400

H 34 in W 32 in D 13 in

Exceptional White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "Nubian Slaying the Lion"

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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$646 / item

H 11.42 in W 19.69 in D 7.09 in

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Located in Marseille, FR

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$4,763

H 15.5 in W 22.75 in D 5.5 in

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Located in Norwich, GB

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$74,851

H 26.38 in W 21.26 in D 7.49 in

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in London, GB

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$7,689

H 15 in W 28 in D 6.5 in

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By Samuel Marti

Located in Norwich, GB

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Horse Mantel Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the horse mantel clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bronze, metal and stone, every horse mantel clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the horse 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. A horse mantel clock made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one horse mantel clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Hour, Etienne LeNoir and Japy Frères produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Horse Mantel Clock?

The average selling price for a horse mantel clock at 1stDibs is $5,128, while they’re typically $2,072 on the low end and $45,000 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 Horse Mantel Clock

How do I fix a chime on a mantel clock?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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 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 date a Seth Thomas mantel clock?
1 Answer
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.