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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Ansonia eight day carriage clock needs service, handle missing,…

Ansonia Carriage Clock - Needs Service and Handle Replacement

Ansonia eight day carriage clock needs service, handle missing, 17.5 cm high, 13 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep

Smith's vintage brass carriage clock 15 cm high

Vintage Brass Carriage Clock - 15cm High

Smith's vintage brass carriage clock 15 cm high

Schatz electrically rewound carriage clock with visible balance…

Schatz Carriage Clock with Visible Balance Wheel - Needs Service

Schatz electrically rewound carriage clock with visible balance wheel, needs service, electrical part seems intact, 16 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep

West German carriage clock, with circular dial, Roman numerals,…

West German Brass Carriage Clock, 13 cm Height

West German carriage clock, with circular dial, Roman numerals, in brass case, height 13 cm

French carriage clock

Antique French Carriage Clock

French carriage clock

A carriage clock, made in France. A small size made from brass,…

French Brass Cherub Carriage Clock

A carriage clock, made in France. A small size made from brass, with a Roman numeral face and designs of cherubs on the sides. Height 8 cm, width 6 cm, diameter 5 cm

A faux tortoiseshell carriage clock, Matthew Norman, London, 10.…

Faux Tortoiseshell Carriage Clock by Matthew Norman, London

A faux tortoiseshell carriage clock, Matthew Norman, London, 10.5 cm high

Oval carriage clock with key

Oval Carriage Clock with Key

Oval carriage clock with key

Antique Junghans carriage clock with striking movement, 19 cm…

Antique Junghans Carriage Clock with Striking Movement and Key

Antique Junghans carriage clock with striking movement, 19 cm high key included

French carriage clock, 14 cm high, requires servicing, key and…

French Carriage Clock with Key and Case - Needs Service

French carriage clock, 14 cm high, requires servicing, key and travelling case included

Junghans Germany carriage clock, 'Angus & Coote Sydney' on dial,…

Junghans Carriage Clock with Angus & Coote Dial

Junghans Germany carriage clock, 'Angus & Coote Sydney' on dial, 15 cm high approx.

Antique Kienzle carriage clock with music box movement, 15 cm…

Antique Kienzle Carriage Clock with Music Box Movement

Antique Kienzle carriage clock with music box movement, 15 cm high key included

Incomplete French strike/repeat carriage clock missing…

Incomplete French carriage clock, missing escapement and hands

Incomplete French strike/repeat carriage clock missing escapement platform and hands, 16.5 cm high, handle up, 9 cm wide, 8 cm deep

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

Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A brass cased carriage clock, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, height 11 cm

A late 19th century brass carriage clock with white enamel dial…

Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A late 19th century brass carriage clock with white enamel dial and Roman numerals. Woking but with some chips to glass panels. Height 13 cm

Ansonia carriage clock with striking movement, key included, 19…

Ansonia Striking Carriage Clock - Needs Service

Ansonia carriage clock with striking movement, key included, 19 cm high approx. Needs service.

Vintage French brass cased carriage clock, case marked for…

French Brass Carriage Clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel, Bayard Dial

Vintage French brass cased carriage clock, case marked for Duverdrey and Bloquel, France. 9 jewel movement. Dial marked 'Bayard' 8 day. Untested, key unavailable. Height 14 cm (handle extended.)

Small carriage clock (one hand)

One-Handed Carriage Clock

Small carriage clock (one hand)

Thwaites & Reed brass cased carriage clock. Five bevelled glass…

Thwaites & Reed brass cased carriage clock. Five bevelled glass panels, signed enamel dial with Roman numeral hours. Height 14.5 cm

A French brass cased carriage clock. 8.5 cm high.

French Brass Carriage Clock - 8.5cm High

A French brass cased carriage clock. 8.5 cm high.

A brass cased quartz movement carriage clock

Brass Quartz Carriage Clock

A brass cased quartz movement carriage clock

A small brass carriage clock, height 11 cm

Brass Carriage Clock - 11cm Height

A small brass carriage clock, height 11 cm

Brass cased carriage clock, height eight 12 cm no key.

Brass Carriage Clock, 12 cm Height, No Key

Brass cased carriage clock, height eight 12 cm no key.

Vintage German 8 day carriage clock 18 cm high, 9.8 cm wide

Vintage German 8-Day Carriage Clock - 18cm Tall

Vintage German 8 day carriage clock 18 cm high, 9.8 cm wide

Brass cased carriage clock with key, needs service and case…

Brass Carriage Clock, Needs Service and Polishing

Brass cased carriage clock with key, needs service and case needs polishing, height 14 cm

Vintage brass carriage clock with enameled face

Enameled Brass Carriage Clock

Vintage brass carriage clock with enameled face

Vintage brass carriage clock, as inspected

Brass Carriage Clock - Vintage

Vintage brass carriage clock, as inspected

A French brass carriage clock with key with bevelled glass…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Face

A French brass carriage clock with key with bevelled glass casing and enamel face. Height 11 cm

An antique French carriage clock in original travel case with…

19th Century French Carriage Clock in Travel Case

An antique French carriage clock in original travel case with key, 19th century, 14 cm high

A Duverdrey & Bloquel carriage clock, a small sized clock made…

Brass Duverdrey & Bloquel Carriage Clock with Case

A Duverdrey & Bloquel carriage clock, a small sized clock made from brass. With a Roman numeral face. Includes key and carry case with opening window. Height 11 cm, width 8 cm, diameter 6.5 cm

English brass carriage clock with a key, needs a service.…

English Brass Carriage Clock - Needs Service

English brass carriage clock with a key, needs a service. Height 10.5 cm

A late 19th century brass carriage clock with plain white…

Brass Carriage Clock, Late 19th Century

A late 19th century brass carriage clock with plain white enamel dial and Roman numerals. Not working. Height 15 cm

Vintage brass cased carriage clock, with key, requires service,…

Antique Carriage Clock - Needs Service

Vintage brass cased carriage clock, with key, requires service, height 14 cm

Waltham Art Deco bedroom clock with gilt metal case and scenic…

Art Deco Bedroom Clock with Carriage Clock

Waltham Art Deco bedroom clock with gilt metal case and scenic dial. 8 Days, working when tested. Together with a small brass carriage clock marked SYDNEYto the dial, working but missing side of back door.

French carriage clock, c.1920, with key, 14 cm high

1920 French Carriage Clock with Key

French carriage clock, c.1920, with key, 14 cm high

Early French brass carriage clock. Leather cased. No key,…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case

Early French brass carriage clock. Leather cased. No key, movement untested, as inspected. Height 11 cm

A brass carriage clock, circa 1900, the time only 8-day…

Brass Carriage Clock, Circa 1900

A brass carriage clock, circa 1900, the time only 8-day carriage clock in an obis brass case, with white enamel dial, Roman numerals, beveled glass panels with oval panel on top, on platform base, with swing handle, movement stamped 'A.C.C., L.', probably…

A French brass cased carriage clock, height 11 cm

French Brass Carriage Clock, 11cm Height

A French brass cased carriage clock, height 11 cm

Waterbury cast brass carriage clock stamped to verso. Condition,…

Waterbury Brass Carriage Clock - Needs Service

Waterbury cast brass carriage clock stamped to verso. Condition, good to fair, minor wear, needs a service, height, 10 cm

A plain 19th century brass carriage clock with white enamel…

Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Face

A plain 19th century brass carriage clock with white enamel Roman face, with key. Height 13.5 cm

A 19th century French brass and glass carriage clock, the white…

French Brass and Glass Carriage Clock

A 19th century French brass and glass carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, swing handle to the top, raised on turned brass feet, the key wind movement not working. 7.5 x 6 x 11.5 cm

French brass carriage clock Duverdrey & Bloquel, France

French Brass Carriage Clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel

French brass carriage clock Duverdrey & Bloquel, France

Brass carriage clock, made in France

French Brass Carriage Clock

Brass carriage clock, made in France

Early brass cased carriage clock key unavailable, requires…

Brass Carriage Clock with Remnants of Carry Case

Early brass cased carriage clock key unavailable, requires service, height 14 cm. Remnants of original carry case available, requires restoration

Mappin and Webb brass cased carriage clock missing key,…

Brass Carriage Clock, Untested, Missing Key - 15cm Height

Mappin and Webb brass cased carriage clock missing key, untested, height 15 cm, handle extended

French 8 day carriage clock unmarked, with the reverse window…

Unmarked French Carriage Clock, Missing Glass

French 8 day carriage clock unmarked, with the reverse window missing its glass. Approx width 36 mm, weight 8.5 grams

French brass carriage clock key included, 14.5 cm high.

French Brass Carriage Clock with Key, 14.5 cm High

French brass carriage clock key included, 14.5 cm high.

English brass carriage clock with key, 14 cm, high

English Brass Carriage Clock - 14cm High with Key

English brass carriage clock with key, 14 cm, high

English brass carriage clock with Swiss movement & key, 14 cm,…

English Brass Carriage Clock with Swiss Movement & Key

English brass carriage clock with Swiss movement & key, 14 cm, high

A small Looping 15 jewels carriage clock, height 8.5 cm, width…

Looping 15 Jewels Carriage Clock - Petite and Precious

A small Looping 15 jewels carriage clock, height 8.5 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 3.5 cm

A carriage clock made in Paris & retailed Hardy Brothers, white…

Parisian Carriage Clock by Hardy Brothers

A carriage clock made in Paris & retailed Hardy Brothers, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, brass gold plated case with glass panels, eight day winding movement with key, original retail price sticker $799, 9 x 6 cm

French brass carriage clock. Platform lever escapement. Enamel…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

French brass carriage clock. Platform lever escapement. Enamel dial. Roman figures. Operates but May need service. Keys available. Height 14 cm, (handle extended)

A vintage French carriage clock, the brass cased carriage clock…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A vintage French carriage clock, the brass cased carriage clock of typical form with an enamel dial and Roman numerals, a visible escapement and swing carry handle, marked Sf to the escapement and made in France to the reverse, with key. Height 11 cm.…

An antique style carriage clock with key in working order

Working Antique Carriage Clock with Key

An antique style carriage clock with key in working order

A large carriage clock with white enamel face Corinthian column,…

Chinese Cloisonne Lacquer Carriage Clock with Corinthian Columns

A large carriage clock with white enamel face Corinthian column, Chinese cloissone lacquer case Af 16 cm H x 9 cm deep, 10 cm wide

An English late 20th century Hardy Brothers brass carriage clock

Hardy Brothers Brass Carriage Clock (8 words)

An English late 20th century Hardy Brothers brass carriage clock

A timber marquetry carriage clock, height 20.5 cm

Timber Marquetry Carriage Clock - 20.5 cm Height

A timber marquetry carriage clock, height 20.5 cm

A French brass carriage clock, c.1900, white enamel dial with…

French Brass Carriage Clock, c.1900

A French brass carriage clock, c.1900, white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Height 14 cm

Taylor & Bligh London eight day carriage clock in a brass case,…

Taylor & Bligh London Brass Carriage Clock with Key

Taylor & Bligh London eight day carriage clock in a brass case, together with key, height 11.5 cm

Vintage eight day carriage clock with brass case and curved…

Brass Carriage Clock with Curved Glass Panels

Vintage eight day carriage clock with brass case and curved glass panels, key included, height 9 cm

Eight day French carriage clock, time only in brass case, needs…

Brass French carriage clock, needs servicing

Eight day French carriage clock, time only in brass case, needs service, 15 cm high, handle up, 8 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep, with key

Brass cased Carriage clock with key, appears operational,…

Brass Carriage Clock with Key - 11cm Height

Brass cased Carriage clock with key, appears operational, height 11 cm, clock only

Vintage French carriage clock with key, 14.5 cm high

French Vintage Carriage Clock with Key - 14.5 cm

Vintage French carriage clock with key, 14.5 cm high

French brass cased carriage clock. Cylinder movement. Cracks to…

French Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial and Cylinder Movement

French brass cased carriage clock. Cylinder movement. Cracks to enamel dial. Running. Key available. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Height 14 cm

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

Brass Carriage Clock by C.W. Gray, Fraserburgh

A brass cased carriage clock, with white enamel dial, Roman numerals, minute track, marked C.W. Gray, Fraserburgh, height 11 cm

A brass carriage clock, 20th century, the clock of typical…

Brass rectangular carriage clock with white dial

A brass carriage clock, 20th century, the clock of typical rectangular form with a white dial with Roman numerals and minute markings, the mechanism marked S F. Height 10 cm. Width 8 cm. Depth 6.5 cm

Vintage brass carriage clock, 14.5 cm high approx

Brass carriage clock, vintage

Vintage brass carriage clock, 14.5 cm high approx

A brass carriage clock, circa 1920, the time only 8-day…

1920 Brass Carriage Clock with Swing Handle

A brass carriage clock, circa 1920, the time only 8-day carriage clock in an obis brass case, with white enamel dial, Roman numerals, beveled glass panels, on platform base, with swing handle, double-ended key, unmarked but probably French height 11 cm

French brass carriage clock (crazed dial), Jackson Paris

Crazed Dial French Brass Carriage Clock by Jackson Paris

French brass carriage clock (crazed dial), Jackson Paris

French carriage clock

Antique French Carriage Clock

French carriage clock

A contemporary English brass carriage clock by Kenley, platform…

Kenley Brass Carriage Clock with Platform Escapement

A contemporary English brass carriage clock by Kenley, platform escapement. Height 17 cm. Width 9 cm. Depth 6.5 cm

Small British/French gilded carriage clock height 11 cm

Gilded British/French Carriage Clock - 11cm Height

Small British/French gilded carriage clock height 11 cm

R & Co. Paris brass carriage clock having a white enamel face &…

R & Co. Paris Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Face

R & Co. Paris brass carriage clock having a white enamel face & Roman numerals, with a key. Condition: fair, chip to the glass, needs a service. Height 10.5 cm

A small French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamelled…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamelled Dial

A small French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals marked 'B. Petersen & Co., Christchurch, New Zealand' Working order, with key. Height 9 cm

Victorian carriage clock with leather case

Leather-cased Victorian carriage clock

Victorian carriage clock with leather case

Vintage brass carriage clock with key

Brass Carriage Clock with Key - Vintage

Vintage brass carriage clock with key

Vintage brass carriage clock in original travel case

Brass Carriage Clock with Travel Case

Vintage brass carriage clock in original travel case

Vintage French brass cased carriage clock key available,…

Vintage French Brass Carriage Clock Key - Working Condition

Vintage French brass cased carriage clock key available, working when tested height 14 cm, handle extended.

Brass cased carriage clock with swing handle, visible…

Brass Carriage Clock with Visible Escapement and Swing Handle

Brass cased carriage clock with swing handle, visible escapement, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, 11 cm high

A French carriage clock, brass and glass cased, 19th century,…

19th Century French Brass Carriage Clock

A French carriage clock, brass and glass cased, 19th century, 14 cm high

Catanach's carriage clock in original presentation boxes,…

Catanach's Carriage Clock in Presentation Boxes

Catanach's carriage clock in original presentation boxes, marked 'Catanach's Armadale, Victoria, Broome, Western Australia, 15 cm high

H Samuel carriage clock. Running.

Running H Samuel Carriage Clock

H Samuel carriage clock. Running.

French small carriage clock. Single train enamel dial with…

French Enamel Dial Carriage Clock, 7cm Height

French small carriage clock. Single train enamel dial with cylinder escapement. Running, height 7 cm (without handle)

An early 20th century French brass cased carriage clock, the…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case

An early 20th century French brass cased carriage clock, the rectangular case with a conforming rectangular white enamel dial with Roman numerals sized to fill the face, small fault to enamel and to glass, with original Morocco leather case and with key,…

A small brass carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic…

Brass Carriage Clock in Wooden Case

A small brass carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, in original wooden case, (over-wound). 8 x 5 x 8.5 cm.

Brass carriage clock with key with bevelled rectangular glass…

Bevelled Glass Brass Carriage Clock

Brass carriage clock with key with bevelled rectangular glass to front, back sides and top, ring handle and white dial and brass movement. Height 13 cm

French brass carriage clock having a rectangular bevel edged…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Glass Case

French brass carriage clock having a rectangular bevel edged glass & thick side glasses, with an oval bevel edged top glass & turned suppoirts. It has a white enamel dial with fine Roman numerals. in a glass front hard case, without key, height 11 cm

Vintage 'Very Best in Australia' chiming carriage clock plays…

Chiming Carriage Clock with Australian Anthem Tune

Vintage 'Very Best in Australia' chiming carriage clock plays Advance Australia Fair, with a key. Height 15 cm

A 20th century French brass carriage clock 11 cm high

French Brass Carriage Clock, 20th Century

A 20th century French brass carriage clock 11 cm high

Good vintage brass cased carriage clock, Key available. Appears…

Vintage Brass Carriage Clock - Operational with Key

Good vintage brass cased carriage clock, Key available. Appears operational, however may need service.Height 15 cm (handle extended).

A 19th century French brass and glass carriage clock, the white…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Roman Numerals

A 19th century French brass and glass carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, repair to one corner, complete with key, not working, swing handle to top. 8.3 x 66 x110.

A five window brass cased carriage clock, includes key. Height…

Brass Carriage Clock with Five Windows and Key

A five window brass cased carriage clock, includes key. Height 14 cm, width 7.5 cm, diameter 6 cm

Brass cased carriage clock with key, 15 cm high

Brass Carriage Clock with Key - 15cm Height

Brass cased carriage clock with key, 15 cm high

A 19th century eight day French carriage clock, with brass case,…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A 19th century eight day French carriage clock, with brass case, enamel dial, bevelled glass and key. Height 12 cm.