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 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

Brass carriage clock, height 11 cm with key a French brass…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Key, 14.5cm Height

Brass carriage clock, height 11 cm with key a French brass carriage clock with bevelled windows and key, height 14.5 cm

Vintage brass cased carriage clock 8 cm wide, 14 cm high handle…

Vintage Brass Carriage Clock (No Key)

Vintage brass cased carriage clock 8 cm wide, 14 cm high handle up), no key

19th century. French brass carriage clock, brass case, bevelled…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamelled Dial

19th century. French brass carriage clock, brass case, bevelled glass with enamelled dial, Roman numerals together with key, in working condition

A rare quality early 19th century James McCabe hour striking…

James McCabe Hour Striking Carriage Clock

A rare quality early 19th century James McCabe hour striking carriage clock, the celebrated London firm of clockmakers. The moulded brass case is of a style typical to this maker and retains its original gilding. There are bevelled glasses to the sides…

A rare Dent (late Arnold and Dent) carriage clock, date 1850,…

1850 Dent Carriage Clock with Coutts Family Provenance

A rare Dent (late Arnold and Dent) carriage clock, date 1850, the movement with twin chain fusee drive, the plate signed 'Dent, late Arnold and Dent' with the 82 strand, London address and serial number 480, suggesting an origin not long after the…

Paul Garnier 19th century striking carriage clock, hour and…

Paul Garnier Striking Carriage Clock with Case and Key

Paul Garnier 19th century striking carriage clock, hour and half hour striking on a bell, one piece case. The movement back plate signed Paul Garnier, Hger du Roi, the watered-silk engine turned dial with Roman numeral chapter ring over two winding holes…

A 19th century French Auguste a Paris striking carriage clock,…

French Striking Carriage Clock, 19th Century

A 19th century French Auguste a Paris striking carriage clock, in an elaborately engraved early multi-piece brass case, hour and half hour striking on a bell, Jules or Bolviller type escapement. Working. Height 16.8 cm.

A Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter Archibald Knox timepiece carriage…

Archibald Knox Tudric Pewter Carriage Clock

A Liberty & Co. Tudric pewter Archibald Knox timepiece carriage clock c1902, the enamel dial with Roman numerals to the copper chapter ring, designed by Archibald Knox, impressed model number 0721 on base. With French movement that runs well however can…

A French carriage clock in brass case with Arabic numerals,…

Early 20th Century French Brass Carriage Clock

A French carriage clock in brass case with Arabic numerals, early 20th century, 15 cm high including handle

Small carriage clock, a classic brass cased clock with…

Brass carriage clock with hand painted enamel face

Small carriage clock, a classic brass cased clock with chamfered glass and hand painted enamel face by Vincent of Weymouth. Greek pediment details, one chip to glass, height 16 cm

Jennings Brothers carriage clock, Bridgeport Connecticut…

Jennings Bros. Art Nouveau Carriage Clock with Original Key

Jennings Brothers carriage clock, Bridgeport Connecticut manufactured movement and Art Nouveau ornate floral design gilt splayed footed and handled case with original key

A vintage French brass carriage clock with foliate design in…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Foliate Design and Case

A vintage French brass carriage clock with foliate design in travelling case, height 16 cm - overall) with key

Beautiful early 20th century French carriage clock, set with a…

Exquisite 20th Century French Carriage Clock with Acanthus Scroll

Beautiful early 20th century French carriage clock, set with a circular white enamel dial, with Arabic numerals above a smaller subsidiary seconds dial, surrounded by raised acanthus scroll, with bevelled glass paneled sides, flanked by raised friezes of…

Superb 19th century bronze dore rococo style carriage clock, by…

Bronze Dore Rococo Carriage Clock by Aiguilles, 19th Century

Superb 19th century bronze dore rococo style carriage clock, by Aiguilles, with circular white enamel dial set with Arabic numerals and fine pierced hands, set within a rococo case displaying scrolls, acanthus and flowers, raised on four squat cabriole…

An English brass carriage clock, Payne & Sons, Tunbridge Wells,…

English Brass Carriage Clock, Payne & Sons, Tunbridge Wells

An English brass carriage clock, Payne & Sons, Tunbridge Wells, early 20th century the gilt brass obis-cased carriage clock with beveled glass sides and top, swing handle, Roman and Arabic numeral enamel dial marked 'Payne & Sons, Tunbridge Wells', time…

A cased brass carriage clock by Ingram Bros, made in Paris,…

Ingram Bros Brass Carriage Clock: Paris-Melbourne, Circa 1900

A cased brass carriage clock by Ingram Bros, made in Paris, retailed in Melbourne, circa 1900, having an enamel dial with Arabic numerals and a subsidiary dial, with visible escapement, marked Ingram Bros, Paris, Melbourne, with a hard carry case and…

An antique French oval case carriage clock in original leather…

19th Century French Oval Case Carriage Clock in Leather Case

An antique French oval case carriage clock in original leather travel case, 19th century, 15 cm high overall

An antique French carriage clock with Roman numerals, retailed…

French Carriage Clock: Drummond Melbourne, 19th/20th Century (15cm)

An antique French carriage clock with Roman numerals, retailed by William Drummond of Melbourne, 19th/20th century, 15 cm high

An antique French carriage clock with Roman numerals, 19th/20th…

Antique French Carriage Clock: 19th/20th Century, 15 cm High

An antique French carriage clock with Roman numerals, 19th/20th century, 15 cm high

Brass carriage clock, beautiful five bevelled window clock with…

Brass carriage clock, beautiful five bevelled window clock with ornately gilt face plate depicting birds and foliate design, housed within raised geometric square and triangular pyramid surround and base with fancy handle and key

Superb 19th century bronze Dore rococo style carriage clock, by…

Superb 19th century bronze Dore rococo style carriage clock, by Aiguilles, with circulr white enamel dial set with Arabic numerals and fine pierced hands, set within a rococo case displaying scrolls, acanthus and flowers, raised on four squat cabriole…

An antique French carriage clock with key, in original scarlet…

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

Matthew Norman vintage English carriage clock, 20th century, 17…

Matthew Norman vintage English carriage clock, 20th century, 17 cm high overall

Edwardian gilt brass and bevelled glass carriage clock with…

Edwardian gilt brass and bevelled glass carriage clock with white enamel face by Mappin & Webb

A London hallmarked sterling silver carriage clock, c1913,…

A London hallmarked sterling silver carriage clock, c1913, height 12 cm, makers mark rubbed, possibly 'Wg'

A brass carriage clock with R & Co Paris movement, height 12 cm…

A brass carriage clock with R & Co Paris movement, height 12 cm with key

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

A late 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock, oval, shaped handle and engraved case, bevelled glass, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and five minute numerals and subsidiary dial, eight day movement striking on a gong and lever escapement,…

An ornate French carriage clock, circa 1900, a time only clock…

An ornate French carriage clock, circa 1900, a time only clock with eight day movement, well decorated throughout with pierced borders, fluted pilasters and a blue enamel and gilt pierced mask, the silver dial with Roman numerals, without key

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

Stunning 19th century French carriage clock, brass carriage…

Stunning 19th century French carriage clock, brass carriage clock with beautiful ornate gilt and enameled dial made by R & Co Paris some a/f to side glass

Charles Frodsham gilt brass carriage clock, 20th century, made…

Charles Frodsham gilt brass carriage clock, 20th century, made in England, 11 jewel movement with striker, #0373, in architectural themed case with fluted column supports, the circular white dial with engraved gilt brass surround, a/f (verdigris to case,…

French brass cased carriage clock in original leather case, key…

French brass cased carriage clock in original leather case, key

French brass cased carriage clock in original leather case, key included

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 antique carriage clock with one piece case, 19th century,…

19th Century French Antique Carriage Clock, One-Piece Case, 14cm High

French antique carriage clock with one piece case, 19th century, 14 cm high