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 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…

A large French brass striking and repeating carriage clock,…

French Brass Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock, Circa 1900

A large French brass striking and repeating carriage clock, circa 1900 the large gilt-brass gong striking repeater with a corniche case with shaped swing handle and white enamelled Roman numeral dial, blued steel hands, with double-ended key, with loose…

A brass carriage clock with alarm by Henri Jacot, Paris, circa…

Antique Brass Carriage Clock with Alarm by Henri Jacot Paris

A brass carriage clock with alarm by Henri Jacot, Paris, circa 1900 the large bell striking carriage clock with a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary alarm dial within a brass corniche case, bevel-glazed on all sides and surmounted with a…

A French brass carriage clock, Armand Couaillet, early 20th…

French Brass Carriage Clock by Armand Couaillet, Early 20th Century

A French brass carriage clock, Armand Couaillet, early 20th century the corniche brass case with swing handle and white enamelled Roman numeral dial inscribed with retailer 'Morath Bros Liverpool' and 'Made in France', with visible escapement and glazed…

A French brass carriage clock with alarm, circa 1900 the…

A French brass carriage clock with alarm, circa 1900 the corniche case with swing handle and white enamelled Roman numeral dial above an Arabic subsidiary alarm dial, with visible escapement and glazed to four sides, the brass twin train bell striking…

A brass carriage clock and travelling case, early 20th century…

A brass carriage clock and travelling case, early 20th century unmarked but probably French, with a typical corniche style case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and minute markings, swing handle, visible escapement and bevelled glass glazed to four…

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…

An antique French Corniche cased carriage clock, with 8 day…

19th Century French Corniche Carriage Clock with Platform Escapement

An antique French Corniche cased carriage clock, with 8 day time and strike movement with push button repeat, Roman numerals and original platform escapement, 19th century, 18 cm high

An antique French push button repeat, engraved corniche…

Antique French Corniche Carriage Clock with Alarm, 19th Century

An antique French push button repeat, engraved corniche carriage clock with alarm subsidiary, sweep seconds hand, striking on a bell, 19th century, 17 cm high overall

A brass corniche carriage clock with carry case, early 20th…

Brass Corniche Carriage Clock with Carry Case, Early 20th Century

A brass corniche carriage clock with carry case, early 20th century, of typical glazed form with a visible escapement, having an enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute markings and blue steel hands, housed in a red leather and velvet lined case, 11 cm…

A 19th century brass cased carriage clock by Joseph Soldano,…

19th Century Brass Carriage Clock by Joseph Soldano

A 19th century brass cased carriage clock by Joseph Soldano, serial number 5190, the white enamel dial with markings of Chas Frodsham and Co., to the Queen, 84 strand and their serial number 18968. In a corniche case with its own key of identical number.…

A 19th century French grande sonnerie carriage clock, in a…

French Grande Sonnerie Carriage Clock with Original Case

A 19th century French grande sonnerie carriage clock, in a corniche case, the quality movement striking on a gong. Height 18 cm to top of handle. With original carrying case. Running, sometimes misses the first strike of an hour. The grande sonnerie…

Very fine quality French Corniche carriage clock manufactured…

French Corniche Carriage Clock with Full Calendar and Chimes

Very fine quality French Corniche carriage clock manufactured for Le Roy & Fils, Paris. White enamel dial with black Roman numerals to the chapter ring. Full calendar subsidiary dials including day, date, month and alarm with seconds. Push repeat with…

A French brass striking carriage clock, stamped R & Co, Paris,…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Striking Movement

A French brass striking carriage clock, stamped R & Co, Paris, height 18 cm fully glazed corniche case surmounted by a swing handle, with white enamel dial and black Roman numerals, cylinder escapement twin barrel movement, striking on a gong, half and…

Late 19th century French carriage clock, in a brass corniche…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

Late 19th century French carriage clock, in a brass corniche case set with a white enamel dial and Roman numerals, with escapement viewing window to top, marked France to rear, height 11 cm

A large gilt brass carriage clock, corniche case with fluted…

Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Repeater Movement

A large gilt brass carriage clock, corniche case with fluted pilasters, repeater movement, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Breguet style hands, gong striking. Striking spring requires attention. Height 19 cm including handle Provenance: The…

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 Swiss brass Corniche style carriage clock, 20th century,…

Swiss Brass Carriage Clock with Roman Numerals

A Swiss brass Corniche style carriage clock, 20th century, maker's mark for Chs Gorge S.A, an elegant plain clock with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, visible, escapement, maker's mark underside to platform, with key, height 11 cm, width 8 cm,…

A French brass carriage clock, 20th century, by Duverdrey &…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Lion Passant Mark

A French brass carriage clock, 20th century, by Duverdrey & Bloquel, with lion passant trademark to mechanism, marked to dial, Frank Buller, Salisbury Rhodesia (jeweller), with a corniche style case and swing handle, visible escapement and glazed to four…

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock, with bell…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Alarm

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock, with bell striking alarm movement, white enamel dial. With keys, height 13.5 cm.

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock, white enamel dial…

French Brass Carriage Clock with White Enamel Dial

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock, white enamel dial signed B. Petersen & Co, Christchurch. With key, height 13.5 cm.

A French brass carriage clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel, 20th…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Lion Passant Trademark

A French brass carriage clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel, 20th century, with lion passant trademark to mechanism, with corniche style case and swing handle, visible escapement and glazed to, four sides, the face with Roman numerals, with key, height 12 cm

An antique gilt bronze carriage clock, later 19th century,…

Gilt bronze floral carriage clock

An antique gilt bronze carriage clock, later 19th century, purchased Kozminsky's Melbourne, the corniche case with bevelled glass and floral and leafy borders in low relief throughout, the dial with an enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals and a…

A French brass carriage clock with travelling case early 20th…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Travel Case

A French brass carriage clock with travelling case early 20th century, stamped France to mechanism with corniche style case and swing handle, visible escapement and glazed to four sides, the face with Roman numerals, with key and hard case of issue,…

A French carriage clock retailed by Drummond & Co Melbourne…

French Corniche Brass Carriage Clock with Visible Escapement

A French carriage clock retailed by Drummond & Co Melbourne early 20th century, with key, having a corniche brass case with visible escapement, gong strike, and Arabic numerals to an enamel chapter ring, carry handle and hard travelling case of issue,…

A French brass serpentine corniche cased carriage clock, with…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Serpentine Corniche

A French brass serpentine corniche cased carriage clock, with white enamel dial with Roman numerals (small chip), bevelled glass. With key. Height 12 cm.

A French carriage clock, 20th century, Made in France to…

French Corniche Carriage Clock with Visible Escapement

A French carriage clock, 20th century, Made in France to mechanism, dial marked W. Davis & Son, Melbourne the corniche type clock with a visible escapement, having Roman numerals, bevelled glass panels and a pinned and hinged shaped handle, height 11.5 cm…

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock by E.G. Lamaille.…

French Brass Carriage Clock by E.G. Lamaille, Paris

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock by E.G. Lamaille. Paris, with white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, bevelled glass, oval glass escapement window. Height 13 cm

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock by Richard & Cie.…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Retailer Details

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock by Richard & Cie. Paris, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and retailers details 'J. MacMichael 42 South Audley St. (Mayfair, London)', bevelled glass sides, gong striking mechanism. Height 11 cm

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock, with white enamel…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Bell Striking Movement

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock, with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Breguet style hands, bevelled glass, bell striking movement. Height 12 cm

A fine French brass and enamel decorated carriage clock, 19th…

French Enamel Carriage Clock with Visible Escapement and Gong Chime

A fine French brass and enamel decorated carriage clock, 19th century, the corniche case clock with a visible escapement and sonorous gong chime, with a painted enamel dial with Roman numerals and a romantic figure, a pair of lovers to a painted cartouche…

A French brass carriage clock, 20th century, marked made in…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A French brass carriage clock, 20th century, marked made in France to the movement, the clock with a corniche style case with a visible platform escapement having an enamel dial with Roman numerals and minute markings, height 11 cm, width 8 cm, depth 6.5…

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock, with alarm, 13 cm…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Alarm

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock, with alarm, 13 cm high

A French brass cased carriage clock, 19th century, with maker's…

19th Century French Carriage Clock with Original Traveling Box

A French brass cased carriage clock, 19th century, with maker's mark Lf, the gong movement clock with an enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute hands and black hands, in a Corniche pattern case with an oval top-glass and accompanied by the original…

A French brass cased carriage clock, the traditional corniche…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Swing Handle and Enamel Dial

A French brass cased carriage clock, the traditional corniche case with swing handle and platform base, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, working and complete with key.

A French brass Corniche cased half repeating/alarm carriage…

Le Roy & Fils Brass Carriage Clock with Alarm

A French brass Corniche cased half repeating/alarm carriage clock by Le Roy & Fils, 13 &15 Palais Royal, Paris and 57 New Bond Street, London, No. 13517, the top oval glass etched with a Viscount's coronet, leather carry case, signed dial and movement 17…

A large 20th century brass repeating carriage clock, the white…

Brass Carriage Clock with Gong Striking Movement

A large 20th century brass repeating carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, minutes indicated, subsidiary alarm dial at the VI, with blued Breguet style hands, the face marked ' L'Epee, Fondee en 1839, Sainte-Luzanne, France'. Corniche…

A French brass Corniche cased half hour repeat/strike carriage…

French Brass Half Hour Repeat Carriage Clock

A French brass Corniche cased half hour repeat/strike carriage clock with blue enamel numerical dial by E Maurice & Co, 75 Rue Charlot, Paris, 16 cm high

A gilt brass carriage clock, French, late 19th century the…

Late 19th Century French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock

A gilt brass carriage clock, French, late 19th century the Corniche case surmounted by a turned handle, bevelled glass side panels, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, alarm and repeater, 18.5 cm high

A 19th century French gilt brass Corniche carriage clock, white…

French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Face

A 19th century French gilt brass Corniche carriage clock, white enamel face with Arabic numerals, signed 'French made'. Platform with bi-metallic balance, wheel and lever escapement. Height 140 mm (needs attention).

A 19th century timepiece carriage clock, with gilt brass…

Gilt brass carriage clock with platform escapement

A 19th century timepiece carriage clock, with gilt brass Corniche case. Enamel dial with Roman numerals. Platform cylinder escapement, c.1880. Height 150 mm to top of handle (running).

A late 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock, c.1890,…

French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock, c.1890

A late 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock, c.1890, in a Corniche style case with white enamel dial and Roman numerals. Silvered platform with bi-metallic balance and lever escapement. Height 145 mm. Makers mark AM (running).

A late 19th century gilt brass carriage clock, with Corniche…

Gilt brass Corniche-style carriage clock with alarm

A late 19th century gilt brass carriage clock, with Corniche style case, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and alarm subsidiary dial on bell strike. Platform cylinder escapement. Height 145 mm (running).

A brass carriage clock, late 19th to early 20th century. The…

Brass Carriage Clock, Late 19th Century

A brass carriage clock, late 19th to early 20th century. The spring driven gong barrel clock of eight day duration of typical corniche form with a simple and elegant brass case and carry handle, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and steel hands, and…

A brass cased carriage clock, in red Morocco case (distressed),…

Brass Carriage Clock in Red Morocco Case

A brass cased carriage clock, in red Morocco case (distressed), Corniche case with a white enamel dial, Roman numerals, blued steel hands. Height 11 cm

French brass carriage clock having a corniche case with an…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Repeater Button

French brass carriage clock having a corniche case with an rectangular bevel edged top glass & thick side glasses, thaving a corniche case with an oval bevel edged top glass and thick side glasses, with an eight day movement & a repeater button . It has a…

A French brass cased carriage clock, corniche case with…

French Brass Carriage Clock, 1920

A French brass cased carriage clock, corniche case with bevelled glass panels, white enamel dial, blued steel hands, Roman numerals, striking gong mechanism. Presentation engraving to the top plate dated 1920. Height 11.5 cm

A brass Corniche cased carriage clock, with white enamel dial,…

Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial - Working

A brass Corniche cased carriage clock, with white enamel dial, Roman numerals, blued steel hands, working. Height 11 cm

A French brass carriage clock, R & Co, Paris, retailed by…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Swing Handle and Enamel Dial

A French brass carriage clock, R & Co, Paris, retailed by Casikell south Kensington London the fully glazed corniche case surmounted by a swing handle, with white enamel dial and Roman hours, key in office

A French brass cased carriage clock, Corniche cased, with…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Corniche Case and Travel Case

A French brass cased carriage clock, Corniche cased, with original travelling case

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock with a white…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A French brass corniche cased carriage clock with a white enamel dial with Roman numerals. With key, working. Height 10.5 cm

A French brass cased carriage clock, the Corniche case with an…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Oval Glass Panel

A French brass cased carriage clock, the Corniche case with an oval glass panel to the top, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, gong striking movement, in original case with key, working. Small chip on front glass panel