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Clocks · Updated May 21, 2026

Antique Clock Makers Marks: Movement Plates, Dial Names, Labels, Serial Numbers and Cases

Identify antique clock makers marks by documenting movement plates, dial names, paper labels, serial numbers, case marks, repairs, and provenance.

Antique clock makers marks reference with movement plates, dial names, paper labels, serial numbers, case marks, repairs, and provenance
Antique clock makers marks reference with movement plates, dial names, paper labels, serial numbers, case marks, repairs, and provenance. Reference image; item-specific appraisal depends on submitted photos and documentation.

Antique clock makers marks quick checks

Start with the movement plate, dial signature, paper label, case interior, pendulum, weights, bells, serial numbers, patent marks, retailer names, repair labels, and any mismatch between movement and case. Compare related guides for clock makers mark identification, antique clock identification, and old clocks value before assigning a maker or value.

Antique clock makers marks can identify a workshop, retailer, movement maker, case maker, or later repair. A careful appraisal separates those clues before using the name on the dial as proof of origin.

Look beyond the dial

Dial signatures often name a retailer, not the maker. Check the movement back plate, paper labels, case interior, pendulum, weights, bells, and serial numbers for better attribution evidence.

Match marks to construction

A mark is strongest when the movement style, case construction, escapement, strike train, country marks, and hardware all fit the same period. Conflicting clues can suggest a married case or replacement movement.

Protect the evidence

Avoid polishing plates, sanding labels, or forcing access to the movement. Overcleaning can erase shallow stamps and lower both identification confidence and market value.

Quick appraisal checklist

  • Photograph dial, movement plate, case labels, pendulum, and weights
  • Record serial numbers and assembly marks exactly
  • Note country of origin and patent marks
  • Describe repairs, replaced parts, and missing labels
  • Compare only to clocks with matching movement and case type

What similar items actually sold for

Real auction sales of items like your antique clock. Open a sale to see the original listing.

Shown USD range: USD 10-USD 4,375. Median of these 59 USD examples: USD 200.

Comparable What sold Auction house Date Lot Source-reported amount
American pine mantel clock, Gilbert Mfg. Co. sold by Charlton Hall, lot 567 — auction record photograph American pine mantel clock, Gilbert Mfg. Co. Charlton Hall 2015-01-21 567 USD 108
Front view of an ornate antique mantel clock with a round gold clock face and dark green marble base. antique Seth Thomas mantel clock R & R Auction INC 2025-11-09 5261 USD 10
A Georgian mahogany twin fusee mantel clock sold by Bonhams, lot 723 — auction record photograph A Georgian mahogany twin fusee mantel clock Bonhams 2015-04-14 723 GBP 375
ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS MANTEL CLOCK sold by Freedom Auction Company, lot 382 — auction record photograph ANTIQUE SETH THOMAS MANTEL CLOCK Freedom Auction Company 2020-08-15 382 USD 50
S Marti & Cie mantel clock with circular enamel di sold by Barnes Auctions, lot 67 — auction record photograph S Marti & Cie mantel clock with circular enamel di Barnes Auctions 2015-02-28 67 GBP 55
French Vicenti Bronze Dore Lyre Mantel Clock sold by Amero Auctions, lot 162 — auction record photograph French Vicenti Bronze Dore Lyre Mantel Clock Amero Auctions 2024-11-17 162 USD 500
Antique Kroeber Enameled Iron Mantel Clock sold by Tom Harris Auctions, lot 31 — auction record photograph Antique Kroeber Enameled Iron Mantel Clock Tom Harris Auctions 2019-05-04 31 USD 60
OVAL CASE CRYSTAL REGULATOR MANTEL CLOCK, French, sold by O'Gallerie, lot 40 — auction record photograph OVAL CASE CRYSTAL REGULATOR MANTEL CLOCK, French, O'Gallerie 2015-01-19 40 USD 300
J.E. CALDWELL OAK VICTORIAN MANTEL CLOCK C.1890 sold by Kamelot Auctions, lot 1559 — auction record photograph J.E. CALDWELL OAK VICTORIAN MANTEL CLOCK C.1890 Kamelot Auctions 2016-03-22 1559 USD 1,200
French Antique Art Nouveau Mantel Clock sold by Revere Auctions, lot 224 — auction record photograph French Antique Art Nouveau Mantel Clock Revere Auctions 2022-01-26 224 USD 200
How these auction records were verified

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