Mantel Clock Working
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Nutwood, Softwood
Early 20th Century American Mantel Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Austrian Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Giltwood, Glass
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Tortoise Shell
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1890s German Mantel Clocks
Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s British Chinese Export Mantel Clocks
Lacquer
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Iron
Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Other
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Rustic Mantel Clocks
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks
Crystal, Bronze
2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Mantel Clocks
Other
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks
Wood
Antique 1820s English Mantel Clocks
Hardwood
Antique Early 18th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1890s English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Silver
Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1810s Belgian Empire Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Mantel Clocks
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Onyx, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Malachite, Bronze
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Wood, Antler
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Malachite, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Malachite, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass, Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Marble, Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Marble, Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Provincial Mantel Clocks
Marble
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Wood
Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze, 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.
- How does a carriage clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Carriage clocks are spring-driven clocks; the spring has to be rewound every eight days for accuracy. The distinguishing feature of a carriage clock is platform escapement. It uses balance and spring for timekeeping.
- How does a longcase clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A longcase clock works with the help of a pendulum, which is usually hidden away in the body of the clock. As the pendulum swings, it creates kinetic energy that then turns the gears to move the hands on the face. You'll find a variety of longcase clocks on 1stDibs.
- How do ball clocks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
- How does a Congreve clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Congreve clock is a stroke of genius. A brass ball zig-zags down a platform in a time span of 15 seconds. Once the ball reaches the end, it hits a lever and a spring pushes the platform up, which tilts the brass ball back down the zig-zag path. The hands of the clock also advance by 15 seconds. You can shop a selection of Congreve clocks on 1stDibs.
- How does a flip clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021The flip clock works on the split-flap mechanism wherein the pages or tiles are attached to a wheel. There are dedicated sections for hours and minutes for clear indication. It operates on an electric motor that moves with the help of a reduction gear train.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How a Westminster clock works involves a quartz movement system. It provides the power needed to turn the gears, swing the pendulum and produce the chime melody. Depending on the clock's design and your preferred setting, the chimes may play on the hour, half hour or quarter hour. Find a selection of Westminster clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How a Howard Miller clock works depends on the type of clock. Ones that feature pendulums harness the energy created by the swinging to drive their movements. Others feature wind-up mechanisms or use batteries for power. Shop a range of Howard Miller clocks on 1stDibs.
- Do atomic clocks really work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, atomic clocks really work. In fact, they can be very precise timekeepers. When exposed to radiation, electrons get “excited” and move. A detector in atomic clocks keeps track of the changes in atomic energy states and when it reaches a specific level, a second is ticked off. Shop a collection of atomic clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 24, 2021To make a mechanical alarm clock work, you need to use the wind-up keys or buttons to set the time. Mechanical alarm clocks use an oscillating wheel and springs. Most mechanical alarm clocks come with two bells that ring by means of a gear, powered by the mainspring. The gear moves quickly between the two bells, sounding the alarm. Find vintage alarm 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 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, 2022The Jaeger-LeCoultre defines the Atmos as the clock that lives in the moment. The Atmos features an airtight capsule with a gaseous blend trapped inside that expands as the temperature rises and contracts when it drops. This movement changes the size of the capsule, which activates a small chain to wind the clock. Find a collection of expertly vetted Atmos clocks from some of the world’s top boutiques 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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