Antique Mantel Clocks

Rare Antique Mantel Clocks for Sale

Mantel clocks are similar to bracket clocks but smaller and with less depth. The first mantel clock dates from around 1750-1760. They were made in France and English mantel clocks followed about ten years later.

The first French mantel clocks were developed from French Regency bracket clocks, developed when similar clocks were produced in Rococo style but without a mounting bracket. It was commonplace to set these clocks on a mantelpiece, which is where the name comes from.

It's relatively easy to distinguish English mantel clocks from French ones as the English examples usely have superb mechanisms and the quality of the movement will shine through.

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It became customary around 1835 to accompany antique mantel clocks with a pair of matching ornaments or garnitures. These remained popular throughout the nineteenth century.