Carriage clocks are one of the steps in the development of portable horology, the ability of a person to keep track of time when travelling.

In order to fulfil this function, the clock must keep accurate time, be portable and cased for protection, and allow easy access to the dial for the reading of the time.

Travelling clocks, known in French as "pendule de voyage", have been in use since the 15th century, and remained little changed until the early 19th century. French clock maker Abraham-Louis Breguet developed the first modern travelling clock, known as a "carriage clock" or "officer's clock" in 1796, which he sold to Napoleon several years later. His clock was highly complex. As well as showing the time it also showed the date and temperature.

The carriage clock is rectangular in shape with a carrying handle, and usually has a plain or gilt-brass more...

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A sterling silver cased miniature carriage clock with platform…

Sterling silver cased miniature carriage clock with platform escapement

A sterling silver cased miniature carriage clock with platform escapement, 9.5 cm high

Angelus antique sub miniature oval carriage clock, 19th/20th…

Antique Angelus Sub Miniature Oval Carriage Clock, 19th/20th Century

Angelus antique sub miniature oval carriage clock, 19th/20th century, 10.5 cm high

A miniature brass carriage clock, circa 1900 with a corniche…

Miniature Brass Carriage Clock with Visible Escapement, circa 1900

A miniature brass carriage clock, circa 1900 with a corniche polished brass case with visible escapement, and an enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, swing handle above, complete with double ended key, apparently unmarked, the lever escapement…

Three assorted clocks comprising, a French miniature carriage…

Three assorted clocks comprising, a French miniature carriage clock timepiece, a vintage French timepiece carriage clock, and a Chinese circular carriage clock with decorative enamel panels, 20th century, the largest 17 cm high

French miniature carriage clock, early 20th century brass and…

French miniature carriage clock, early 20th century brass and bevelled glass carriage clock by Henri Jacot Paris with fitted travel case and key

A miniature brass carriage clock with leather case, the gilt…

A miniature brass carriage clock with leather case, the gilt brass case of oval form with visible escapement, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals, minute markings and a subsidiary seconds dial, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's

A French brass miniature carriage clock by Henri Jacot, Henri…

A French brass miniature carriage clock by Henri Jacot, Henri Jacot, Hj parrot stamp, numbered 10490, circa 1900, the white-enamelled Roman numeral dial, within a brass corniche case with bevelled glass on all sides and surmounted with a swing handle, the…

Miniature Swiss carriage clock, brass eleven jewel Swiss…

Matthew Norman Swiss Carriage Clock

Miniature Swiss carriage clock, brass eleven jewel Swiss movement retailed by Matthew Norman London

An antique French sub miniature carriage clock, 19th/20th…

Antique French Sub Miniature Carriage Clock

An antique French sub miniature carriage clock, 19th/20th century, 9.5 cm high

A vintage miniature carriage clock, white enamel dial with blue…

Vintage Mignon Carriage Clock in Red Leather Case

A vintage miniature carriage clock, white enamel dial with blue Arabic numerals and 'Mignon' to the centre, in red Morocco leather case, not working. 4.5 x 6.5 cm.

Delightful French miniature silver and guilloche carriage clock…

French Silver Guilloche Carriage Clock & Case

Delightful French miniature silver and guilloche carriage clock and case, early 20th century, marked Jtc (Geneva clock Company) to base, case #4703, #12565 to movement, of rectangular form set with loop handle, the white enamel dial set with Arabic…

French quality brass cased miniature carriage clock with…

French Brass Miniature Carriage Clock with Key

French quality brass cased miniature carriage clock with original key

A French miniature brass carriage clock, the front engraved…

French Kangaroo Brass Carriage Clock with Case

A French miniature brass carriage clock, the front engraved with a kangaroo on a boomerang and 'W.A 1931'. The white Roman numeral enamel dial made in France. Together with a leather carrying case, height 8.5 cm

Zenith French miniature enamel carriage clock with a mechanical…

Enamel Carriage Clock with Alarm

Zenith French miniature enamel carriage clock with a mechanical manual one day movement with alarm, height 6 cm.

A rare Henri Jacot miniature Corniche cased carriage clock, C.…

Rare Henri Jacot Miniature Corniche Carriage Clock

A rare Henri Jacot miniature Corniche cased carriage clock, C. 1875, Non-striking timepiece with an original key and blue velvet travelling case. Enamel face in excellent condition, height 10 cm, width 5 cm, depth 4.5 cm

A miniature carriage clock with a deer finial, height 13 cm

Deer Finial Miniature Carriage Clock - 13 cm

A miniature carriage clock with a deer finial, height 13 cm

Miniature silver & guilloche enamel carriage clock, with ornate…

Floral Enamel Silver Carriage Clock with Leather Case

Miniature silver & guilloche enamel carriage clock, with ornate hand painted floral decoration, the underside of the case is marked Jtc Geneve Argent 0.935, retailer: Von Kempen Begeer, in original leather case. Currently not running

Porcelain miniature timepiece carriage clock hand painted with…

Hand-painted porcelain carriage clock with young ladies

Porcelain miniature timepiece carriage clock hand painted with young ladies to the side, with white dial painted with trees. Height 8 cm

A rare late 19th century French miniature brass cased carriage…

Late 19th Century French Miniature Carriage Clock

A rare late 19th century French miniature brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals. With key. Faults. Height 7 cm.

Miniature Swiss brass carriage clock., the white enamel dial…

Swiss Brass Carriage Clock by Mathew Norman (Not Working)

Miniature Swiss brass carriage clock., the white enamel dial marked Mathew Norman. comes with key. 8 cm high. (currently not working)

A miniature early quarter repeating French carriage clock,…

Engraved French Quarter Repeating Carriage Clock

A miniature early quarter repeating French carriage clock, engraved and gilt case with hinged glazed front door, engraved silvered dial and hidden fold-down handle on top. The hour and quarter hour are sounded by two hammers striking a coiled steel gong…

A miniature silver mounted ivory carriage clock, Swiss,…

Miniature Swiss Silver Ivory Carriage Clock with Display Case

A miniature silver mounted ivory carriage clock, Swiss, retailed by Drummonds with display case, 4.5 cm high

A French miniature enamel carriage clock circa 1930. In…

French Enamel Carriage Clock, 1930

A French miniature enamel carriage clock circa 1930. In original case. 4.5 cm. Maker BREVET, number 93017

A French miniature brass cased carriage clock, 19th century,…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A French miniature brass cased carriage clock, 19th century, with a single barrel movement and a matching brass back plate inset with an enamel dial, total height 11 cm

A Swiss Tempus Fugit miniature carriage clock

Swiss Miniature Carriage Clock - Tempus Fugit

A Swiss Tempus Fugit miniature carriage clock

Miniature carriage clock in case with key, French movement and…

Miniature French Carriage Clock with John Carter, London Dial

Miniature carriage clock in case with key, French movement and dial marked 'John Carter, London'

Miniature carriage clock Hardy Bros. Ltd 8 cm high approx.

Hardy Bros. Ltd Miniature Carriage Clock

Miniature carriage clock Hardy Bros. Ltd 8 cm high approx.

French miniature carriage clock H12 cm approx

French Miniature Carriage Clock - 12cm

French miniature carriage clock H12 cm approx

Miniature brass carriage clock, with key

Brass Miniature Carriage Clock with Key

Miniature brass carriage clock, with key

Miniature brass carriage clock, has key, approx 9.5 cm high

Brass Miniature Carriage Clock with Key

Miniature brass carriage clock, has key, approx 9.5 cm high

Antique Waterbury miniature carriage clock patented 1891.…

1891 Waterbury Miniature Carriage Clock

Antique Waterbury miniature carriage clock patented 1891. Height 8 cm approx

A gilt brass floral decorated miniature carriage clock, French,…

Floral Gilt Brass Miniature French Carriage Clock

A gilt brass floral decorated miniature carriage clock, French, 19th century, 10 cm high

French miniature carriage clock surrounded by porcelain painted…

Porcelain-Framed French Miniature Carriage Clock with Key

French miniature carriage clock surrounded by porcelain painted panels, with a key. Height of body 7.4 cm

An antique French miniature carriage clock

French Miniature Carriage Clock

An antique French miniature carriage clock

French miniature carriage clock, with key, approx 12 cm high, 6…

French Miniature Carriage Clock with Key - 12cm Height

French miniature carriage clock, with key, approx 12 cm high, 6 cm wide

Miniature Walsh Brothers carriage clock, 10 cm high

Miniature Walsh Brothers Carriage Clock - 10cm

Miniature Walsh Brothers carriage clock, 10 cm high

Fairfax & Robert French carriage clock & another miniature…

Pair of Carriage Clocks, Fairfax & Robert French

Fairfax & Robert French carriage clock & another miniature carriage clock the larger clock with associated key, some losses & light rusting to the enamel. Heights 9.5 cm & 5.5 cm

Tortoiseshell & silver miniature carriage clock marked for…

London 1923-24 Tortoiseshell & Silver Miniature Carriage Clock

Tortoiseshell & silver miniature carriage clock marked for London 1923-1924. 9 cm high

Antique French miniature carriage clock with a silvered face…

French Miniature Silvered Face Carriage Clock

Antique French miniature carriage clock with a silvered face plate. 9 cm high

Antique miniature carriage clock, 9 cm high

Antique Miniature Carriage Clock - 9cm

Antique miniature carriage clock, 9 cm high

A late 19th century French miniature carriage clock in sterling…

19th Century French Sterling Silver Miniature Carriage Clock

A late 19th century French miniature carriage clock in sterling silver case with all over engraved floral patern. Gilt brass movement with platform escapement. Height 8 cm

Miniature oval silver plated carriage clock, 11 cm high

Silver Plated Miniature Carriage Clock

Miniature oval silver plated carriage clock, 11 cm high

Antique brass and porcelain set miniature carriage clock, 8 cm…

Antique Miniature Carriage Clock with Brass and Porcelain

Antique brass and porcelain set miniature carriage clock, 8 cm high

Antique sterling silver cased miniature carriage clock by Drew…

1912 Sterling Silver Miniature Carriage Clock by Drew & Sons

Antique sterling silver cased miniature carriage clock by Drew & Sons, Piccadilly Circus, London 1912