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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Antique Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Bronze Lion Mantel Clock 14"

$680Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.25 in W 9.5 in D 4.75 in

Antique Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Bronze Lion Mantel Clock 14"

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th century Ansonia key wound, chiming mantel clock. Features a rectangular, black lacquered

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Cast Stone, Bronze

Charles X Ormolu French Mantel Clock Surmounted by Lion

$4,413

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Charles X Ormolu French Mantel Clock Surmounted by Lion

Located in London, GB

A French antique Charles X period ormolu mantel clock. The ormolu in excellent original condition

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Ormolu

Late 19th Century French Bronze Mantel Clock with Lion Handles

$1,850

H 24 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in

Late 19th Century French Bronze Mantel Clock with Lion Handles

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th Century French bronze bracket mantel clock with an urn formed final mount. Raised enamel

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Mantel Clock Made of Bronze and Marble "Roaring Lion", France, circa 1880

$1,229Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.9 in W 16.15 in D 6.3 in

Mantel Clock Made of Bronze and Marble "Roaring Lion", France, circa 1880

Located in Chorzów, PL

A mantel clock made of bronze and marble "Roaring of the Lioness", France, circa 1880. Signed

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Bronze Orientalist Mantel Clock Having a Stylized Lion at Top by Bigelow Kennard

$12,000

H 11.5 in W 6 in D 5.25 in

Bronze Orientalist Mantel Clock Having a Stylized Lion at Top by Bigelow Kennard

By Bigelow Kennard & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A fine French Cloissone and bronze orientalist mantel clock having a stylized lion at top by

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Bronze

19th-Century Flame Mahogany Mantel Clock by Breguet Raised by Lion Paw Feet

$31,910

H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in

19th-Century Flame Mahogany Mantel Clock by Breguet Raised by Lion Paw Feet

By Breguet a Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

An extremely rare mantel clock with a figured mahogany-veneered case by A-L Breguet Abraham-Louis

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Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock of a Lion Signed Festeau Le Jeune

$21,447Sale Price|25% Off

H 22.45 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in

19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock of a Lion Signed Festeau Le Jeune

By Festeau Le Jeune

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

has the quality of an 18th century mantel clock. The movement has been cleaned, revised and is in

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Antique Gilt Bronze Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks - Fully Restored

$2,996

H 13.25 in W 8 in D 5 in

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

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Massive French Clock of Baccanalian Maiden Lying Naked on Lion's Skin

$19,349

H 19 in W 26 in D 12 in

Massive French Clock of Baccanalian Maiden Lying Naked on Lion's Skin

Located in London, GB

French patinated bronze and Sienna marble mantel clock of massive proportions. The subject being of

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Wonderful French Enameled Cherub Doré Bronze Porcelain Clock Swag Lion Mask

$3,950

H 20 in W 14 in D 6 in

Wonderful French Enameled Cherub Doré Bronze Porcelain Clock Swag Lion Mask

Located in Roslyn, NY

Large decorated enameled porcelain doré bronze clock, floral elements, lion mask with filigree

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Antique French Émile Gallé 3 Piece Porcelain Lion Clock Garniture Set Circa 1890

$17,500 / set

H 19.5 in W 17 in D 7.5 in

Antique French Émile Gallé 3 Piece Porcelain Lion Clock Garniture Set Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Original Émile Gallé 3 Piece Porcelain Lion Clock and Candelabra Garniture Set

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock with Chromed Bronze Lion and Movement by Le Roux

$3,429

H 13.39 in W 17.72 in D 4.34 in

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock with Chromed Bronze Lion and Movement by Le Roux

By Le Roux à Paris 1

Located in Ulm, DE

Multicolor marble mantel clock Clock movement from Le Roux Lion sculpture made of bronze, chromed

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Louis XV Lion Mantel Clock Gilded Bronze, circa 1770

Unavailable

H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in

Louis XV Lion Mantel Clock Gilded Bronze, circa 1770

Located in 10629, DE

Eye-catching gilded bronze lion mantel clock, Louis XV, circa 1770. 3.5 inch enamel dial; bell

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Small Animated Lion Desk Clock, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in

Small Animated Lion Desk Clock, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A nice and small, animated lion clock with wiggling tail and the tongue. These nice clocks were

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

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Metal

Louis XVI-Style Lion's Head Clock by G. Philippe

Unavailable

H 17.75 in W 12.5 in D 6.25 in

Louis XVI-Style Lion's Head Clock by G. Philippe

By G. Philippe

Located in Vancouver, BC

A gilt and chiseled bronze lion's head mantel clock with lion's head masks and decoration of

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Architectural Clock Depicting Medici Lion & Cassolettes in Bronze, Set of 3

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H 14.6 in W 13.8 in D 5.9 in

Architectural Clock Depicting Medici Lion & Cassolettes in Bronze, Set of 3

Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR

Clock, architectural form, in black and green marble, the dial in gilded bronze, pilasters in

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French Bronze Clock Garniture with Urn and Lion Motif by Japy Freres

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H 13 in W 9.26 in D 5.32 in

French Bronze Clock Garniture with Urn and Lion Motif by Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in London, GB

lion motif that is repeated on all three pieces. The clock's face features roman numerals and a rampant

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Bronze

French Empire Mantel Clock Depicting Medici Lions

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French Empire Mantel Clock Depicting Medici Lions

Located in New York, NY

French early 19 century Empire mantel clock depicting Medici lions. The pair, one of which dated

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Antique Ingraham Mascot Walnut Figural Mantel Clock with Lion & Mask, circa 1879

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H 24 in W 14 in D 5 in

Antique Ingraham Mascot Walnut Figural Mantel Clock with Lion & Mask, circa 1879

By Ingraham

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique figural mantel clock by Ingraham Mascot features arched form crest with central female mask

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Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

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H 14.38 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in

Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this nice decorative mantle clock of a very regal looking Lion

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Resin

Palace Size French Gilt Bronze and Onyx Mantel Clock

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H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 8.5 in

Palace Size French Gilt Bronze and Onyx Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Very large palace size French gilt bronze and onyx mantel clock with lion heads on side Stock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze

Antique French Baroque Gilt Bronze Clock, Lions Masks

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H 16.25 in W 9.75 in D 5.25 in

Antique French Baroque Gilt Bronze Clock, Lions Masks

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning antique French Baroque clock. It is beautifully made in gilt bronze and features large

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Clock - Lions Rampant - overhauled and tested

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H 16.25 in W 12.5 in D 5.5 in

Antique French Ormolu Clock - Lions Rampant - overhauled and tested

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful antique French clock. Its is finely modelled in ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks

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H 16.25 in W 10 in D 5.75 in

Antique French Ormolu Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks

By Pierre-Antoine Foullet, Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fine and early original antique French drum head clock, circa 1860. Beautifully made in finely

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large Antique French Ormolu Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks

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H 20 in W 12.5 in D 6 in

Large Antique French Ormolu Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks

By Pierre-Antoine Foullet

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning original antique French drum head clock. Beautifully made in finely gilded

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

"The Peaceful Lion" A French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Pendule Au Lion

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H 10.63 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

"The Peaceful Lion" A French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Pendule Au Lion

By Francois Vion

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A French Louis XVI style ormolu and patinated bronze pendule au lion The clock surmounted by a

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XV Lion Mantel Clock Gilded Bronze, circa 1770

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Louis XV Lion Mantel Clock Gilded Bronze, circa 1770

Located in Berlin, DE

Eye-catching gilded bronze lion mantel clock, Louis XV, circa 1770. 3.5 inch enamel dial; bell

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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Desk Accessories

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Bronze, Gilt Metal

Antique E. Ingraham Chiming 8 Day Ebonized Faux Marble Lion Mantel Clock

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H 10.75 in W 16.5 in D 7.25 in

Antique E. Ingraham Chiming 8 Day Ebonized Faux Marble Lion Mantel Clock

By Ingraham

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th century ebonized mantel shelf clock by The E. Ingraham Company. 8 Day, Half Hour Strike

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French 19th c. Alabaster Lion Mantle Clock

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H 13 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in

French 19th c. Alabaster Lion Mantle Clock

Located in Worcester, GB

French 19th c. Alabaster Lion mantle clock Period late 19th c., French Measures: Width 21

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Alabaster

Japy Frères Four Glass Regulator Clock, Lion

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H 15.5 in W 11.75 in D 6.25 in

Japy Frères Four Glass Regulator Clock, Lion

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful antique French specimen marble library four glass or crystal regulator clock by the

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Urn and Lions Head Clock

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H 18 in W 12.5 in D 6.25 in

Louis XVI Style Urn and Lions Head Clock

By Louis-Simon Boizot

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

France. The clock is topped with a large gilded lidded urn and has lion's muzzles holding loops on either

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Pendule Au Lion

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H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

French Louis XVI Style Pendule Au Lion

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A French Louis XVI style ormolu and patinated bronze pendule au lion The clock surmounted by a

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Vincenti & Cie Bronze Dore Lion Mantel Clock

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H 14 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

French Vincenti & Cie Bronze Dore Lion Mantel Clock

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Denver, CO

& Cie. and numbered AA338 / 41. Base stamped: LR / 4387. Face marked: / Paris. The round clock case with

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Bronze

19thc Exquisite Monumental French Boulle Clock wPedestal

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H 57 in W 19 in D 9 in

19thc Exquisite Monumental French Boulle Clock wPedestal

Located in Pasadena, CA

angel. The legs of the mantle clock are lion heads. Measurements are approximate - mantel clock 19w x

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Antique 1850s French French Provincial Mantel Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Attractive Art Deco Clockset with Bronze Sea Lions on a Marble Rock

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H 13.78 in W 18.51 in D 5.52 in

Attractive Art Deco Clockset with Bronze Sea Lions on a Marble Rock

Located in Heukelum, Gelderland

Art Deco clockset with bronze sea lions on a marble rock. In excellent running condition.

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lion mantel clock you’re looking for. Each lion mantel clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. Your living room may not be complete without a lion mantel clock — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each lion mantel clock bearing Louis XVI, Empire or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made lion mantel clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Festeau Le Jeune and Ingraham are consistently popular.

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A lion mantel clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,732, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $29,374.

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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.

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Questions About Lion 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?
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 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.