Mantel clocks 1st appeared during the middle of the 18th Century in France and were created (as the name suggests) to sit on top of a shelf or mantel over the fireplace. Intended to be seen, the cases were designed in a range in materials from Mahogany and Oak, metal, Marble and porcelain and reflected the fashions of the day. While the movement and dial were kept to a minimum, Mantel clocks soon became all about the case. By the 19th Century they could be found in all manner of shapes from buildings, statues, vases, boxes as well as brass Skeleton clocks and much more. During the 20th Century much of that excessive ornamentation was removed to leave simple elegant forms. Due to their smaller size, variety and aesthetic appeal, antique and vintage Mantel clocks remain very popular and versatile today.
When buying any clock it is important to get one which has been checked and serviced by a professional to ensure it works hassle free for many years to come. At LoveAntiques our reputable dealers do all this for you giving you the piece of mind that you are getting a lovely authentic timepiece.
Magnificent Vincenti Antique French Ormolu Striking Mantel Clock
£ 2,500
Gracemount Antiques
Fine 19th Century French Ormolu & White Marble Cherub Clock Garniture
£ 6,500
Hawkins Antiques Ltd
Antique French Brass Oblong Carriage Clock Mantel Timepiece Finials C1900
£ 300
Vintage Clocks
Vintage Smiths Enfield 8-day Bakelite Mantel Clock Chrome Bezel Gong Chime
£ 350
Vintage Clocks
Rare Antique Brass Mantel Clock 8-day Gong Striking Front Winding Carriage Case
£ 950
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Antique French Brass Cubed Mantel Clock Dome Top 8-day Gong Striking Serviced)
£ 850
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Antique French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock Henry Marc Paris C1850 Silk Suspension
£ 850
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Antique French Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock 8-day Serviced Movement c.1900 (36cm)
£ 650
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Antique Gustav Becker 400 Day Torsion Anniversary Clock Brass Glass Dome c.1900
£ 450
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Georg Adam Scheid Silver & Enamel Miniature Portico Desk Clock - Vienna c.1900
£ 1,395
Robert Belcher Antiques
French Boulle Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock & Wall Bracket
£ 1,450
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Art Deco Westminster Chime Mantel Clock, Ebonised Case & Chrome Figure, 8-day, c.1930 English
£ 650
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Impressive W&H Quarter Striking Ting Tang Bracket Clock / Mantel Clock c.1880
£ 750
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Impressive Domed Top Slate Clock 8-day Striking Marble Mantel Clock c.1890
£ 575
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