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.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Peter Le Gros, London Twin Fusee Bracket Mantel Clock
£ 1,950
Koos Limburg Jnr
Art Deco Anvil/Baden Mahogany Inlaid Westminster Mantel Clock
£ 575
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
French Striking Carriage Clock c.1895
£ 750
artsncraftsfurniture
Arts & Crafts Clock
POA
Antiques and Things
Brass Mounted Clock
£ 420
Deco Original Ltd
Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Mantel Clock
£ 100
Worboys Antiques
Oak Dome Top Mantel Clock
£ 725
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Small Slate & Marble Mantel Clock
£ 220
Salisbury Antiques Centre
8 Day Slate & Verdi Anticho Marble Drumhead Mantle Clock
£ 540
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Gorge Cased Striking Carriage Clock
£ 1,150
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Richard & Co Gilded Carriage Clock
£ 295
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Brass Inlaid Bracket Clock by George Orpwood
£ 3,450
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Brass Inlaid Bracket Clock by George Orpwood
£ 3,450
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Masons Antiques
Art-deco, Westminster-chime, Walnut, Mantel Clock
£ 325
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian French Quality Bronze and Marble Eight Day Mantle Clock by P L Hausburg Paris
£ 1,185
Antique Victorian French Quality Bronze and Marble Eight Day Mantle Clock by P L Hausburg Paris
£ 1,185
London City Antiques
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Rosewood Marquetry Mantel Clock
£ 1,995
The Antique Warehouse
Mantel Clock: Delightful Vintage French Walnut Mantel Clock, with Quartz Conversion
£ 55
Mantel Clock: Delightful Vintage French Walnut Mantel Clock, with Quartz Conversion
£ 55
The Antique Warehouse
£ 650
French Empire Portico Clock with Barley Twist Columns Striking 8-day Mantel Clock
£ 650
Vintage Clocks
Vintage Clocks
New Haven Steeple Shelf 8-day Striking Mantel Clock
£ 220
Vintage Clocks
Antique English Twin Fusee Bracket Clock Arched Top Inlaid 8 Day Fusee Striking Mantel Clock
£ 900
Antique English Twin Fusee Bracket Clock Arched Top Inlaid 8 Day Fusee Striking Mantel Clock
£ 900
Vintage Clocks
£ 1,100
Antique French Boulle 8-day Striking Pink Sevres Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1880
£ 1,100
Vintage Clocks
£ 850
Incredible Antique 8 Day French Marble Mantel Clock Set with 2 Branch Candelabras
£ 850
Vintage Clocks
£ 1,850
Incredible Antique French Champlevé Ormolu 8 Day Striking 4 Glass Mantel Clock c.1880
£ 1,850
Vintage Clocks
£ 400
Serpentine Cased Antique French 8-day Carriage Clock - Rare Masked Dial c.1900
£ 400
Vintage Clocks
£ 1,800
Coalport Blue Sevres French Antique 8-day Striking Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1870
£ 1,800
Vintage Clocks
£ 650
Vintage Clocks
Antique English 8 Day Single Fusee London Bracket Clock
£ 750
£ 1,150
Fine Candelabra 8-day Clock Set French Striking Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock c.1880
£ 1,150
Vintage Clocks
£ 3,950
£ 740
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock - 8 Day Miniature Bracket Clock c.1870
£ 740
Vintage Clocks
£ 280
Fantastic American Gingerbread Antique 8 Day Striking Mantle Clock by Ansonia
£ 280
Vintage Clocks
£ 700
Antique Mahogany 8-day Mantel Clock Quarter Striking Bracket Clock by Hac
£ 700
Vintage Clocks
Artsonline.org.uk
Museum Quality 19th Century Bronze Figural 3-piece Garniture Clock Alfred Louis Habert
£ 1,850
Museum Quality 19th Century Bronze Figural 3-piece Garniture Clock Alfred Louis Habert
£ 1,850
Artsonline.org.uk
£ 1,900
Ebony & Ormolu Antique 8 Day Miniature Longcase Grandfather Mantle Clock
£ 1,900
Vintage Clocks
£ 290
£ 450
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Lovely Antique German Black Forest Mantle Clock
£ 565
Koos Limburg Jnr
“Boulle” Mantel Clock in Portico Clock Style - French c.1870
£ 1,450
£ 520
Superb Quality Walnut 8 Day Musical Westminster Quarter Chiming Mantle Clock Woodford
£ 520
Vintage Clocks
£ 480
Masons Antiques
Art Nouveau Striking Bracket / Mantel Clock
£ 695