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 French brass carriage clock in leather travelling case, late…

French Brass Carriage Clock in Leather Case

A French brass carriage clock in leather travelling case, late 19th century, of typical form. The eight day movement, with lever escapement, striking. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. The leather case…

A French brass carriage clock, circa 1900, of typical form. The…

French Brass Carriage Clock, Circa 1900

A French brass carriage clock, circa 1900, of typical form. The eight day movement, with lever escapement, striking. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. 13.5 cm high (handle down), 9 cm wide, 8 cm deep

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

French gilt brass oval carriage clock, with bell striker, the…

French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Bell Striker

French gilt brass oval carriage clock, with bell striker, the shaped handle surmounting an oval shaped case with bevelled glass windows, the circular white enamel dial set with Roman numerals within a gilt mount, with incised acanthus leaf and drapery…

A Victorian brass cased 4 glass carriage clock, in leather…

Victorian brass carriage clock with leather case

A Victorian brass cased 4 glass carriage clock, in leather carrying case by Wilson and Sharp of Edinburgh, circa 1880, 11 cm high and another carry case

A small French brass carriage clock

French Brass Carriage Clock

A small French brass carriage clock

A French carriage clock, early 20th century, the square face…

Early 20th Century French Carriage Clock in Leather Case

A French carriage clock, early 20th century, the square face with Roman numerals housed within a brass case and presented in its original leather carrying case. Time only, with a cylinder platform, 8 cm high, 5.5 cm deep

French small carriage clock. Empire style gilt brass with…

Empire-style French Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

French small carriage clock. Empire style gilt brass with circular enamel dial. Single train lever movement. Running, height 8 cm (without handle)

A Fine French brass and enamel carriage clock

French Enamel Carriage Clock with Brass Detailing

A Fine French brass and enamel carriage clock

Antique French brass carriage clock with key, approx 15 cm high

French Brass Carriage Clock with Key (15cm)

Antique French brass carriage clock with key, approx 15 cm high

A late 19th century French brass carriage clock, having an…

19th Century French Brass Carriage Clock

A late 19th century French brass carriage clock, having an eight-day movement with white Roman numeral dial, mounted in a brass bevelled edged case. 13 cm high

French brass cased carriage clock, with key in leather covered…

French brass carriage clock with leather case and key

French brass cased carriage clock, with key in leather covered carry case, (height 15 cm including handle extended). (Chip to bevelled glass to front of clock).

Large antique carriage clock Made in Paris with original case &…

Antique Parisian Carriage Clock in Working Condition

Large antique carriage clock Made in Paris with original case & key, working order When Serviced

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

Imposing carriage clock, French 19th century. Brass cased with…

French Double Pendulum Carriage Clock

Imposing carriage clock, French 19th century. Brass cased with double mercury pendulum and chiming movement

Vintage French brass cased carriage clock, Roman numerals to…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

Vintage French brass cased carriage clock, Roman numerals to enamel dial. with half hour and hour striker. Key available. Appears operational, height 19 cm (with handle extended).

Tiffany & Co., eight day Swiss carriage clock with a mechanical…

Tiffany & Co. Swiss Carriage Clock - Needs Service

Tiffany & Co., eight day Swiss carriage clock with a mechanical movement, needs a service. Height including handle 15 cm

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…

Small brass carriage clock by Charles Frodsham London having a…

Brass Carriage Clock by Charles Frodsham London

Small brass carriage clock by Charles Frodsham London having a white panel dial with glass top, sides and front. Having reeded column corners and stepped base. Height: 14 cm. With key. Early 20th century.

A French carriage clock. 14 cm high.

French Carriage Clock: Petite Timepiece of Elegance

A French carriage clock. 14 cm high.

Antique French combination carriage clock, barometer,…

French Combination Carriage Clock with Barometer and Thermometer

Antique French combination carriage clock, barometer, thermometer, long brass bale carry handle, clock unknown working condition, 11 cm high, 17 cm long, 7 cm deep

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,…

A Matthew Norman gilt metal carriage clock, with enamel face…

Matthew Norman Enamel Carriage Clock

A Matthew Norman gilt metal carriage clock, with enamel face and Roman numerals, blue steeled hands, and subsidiary dial, the movement marked 'Matthew Norman London 1751' and 'Swiss Made', with key. Height 13.5 cm.

A brass carriage clock retailed by Mathew Norman of London…

Mid-20th Century Brass Carriage Clock with Chiming Movement

A brass carriage clock retailed by Mathew Norman of London Mid-20th century working with chiming movement case, height 14.5 cm

A late 19th century French brass carriage clock, having an…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Eight-Day Movement

A late 19th century French brass carriage clock, having an eight-day movement with white Roman numeral dial, mounted in a brass bevelled edged, maker S.F. Paris. 15 cm high.

A 19th century brass cased carriage clock, designed with a…

19th Century Brass Carriage Clock with Fitted Case

A 19th century brass cased carriage clock, designed with a pierced brass back plate and circular enamel dial, single barrel movement, housed in a fitted leather travelling case, with key, the clock 15.5 cm high

A French brass cased carriage clock in the original leather case

French Brass Carriage Clock in Leather Case

A French brass cased carriage clock in the original leather case

Cased carriage clock, approx 13 cm high, 9 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Small Cased Carriage Clock, 13cm High

Cased carriage clock, approx 13 cm high, 9 cm wide, 8 cm deep

A brass carriage clock featuring ornate griffin design…

Griffin Brass Carriage Clock

A brass carriage clock featuring ornate griffin design Surrounding face, height 13.5 cm

French carriage clock, brass cased with white enamel dial and…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

French carriage clock, brass cased with white enamel dial and black Roman numeral retailed by Emanuel Southampton (original key and leather case)

A Mappin & Webb Victorian brass carriage clock, heavily…

Victorian Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case

A Mappin & Webb Victorian brass carriage clock, heavily scrolled handle, non-striking timepiece. With original leather travelling case and key. Enamel fac ein excellent condition, height 14 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm

Grand French carriage clock, c1900, brass with bevelled cut…

French Brass Glass Carriage Clock with Chime, c1900

Grand French carriage clock, c1900, brass with bevelled cut glass, chime

Fine French carriage clock with jewelled dial and pendulum

Jewelled French Carriage Clock with Pendulum

Fine French carriage clock with jewelled dial and pendulum

Early French brass carriage clock. Original travelling case.…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Traveling Case

Early French brass carriage clock. Original travelling case. Needs service, with key. Height 15 cm

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

Brass Carriage Clock with Gong Striking Movement

A 19th century brass carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and railtrack minutes, small repair to top right, the case with reeded columns, ogee platform base, the gong striking movement working, with key. Height 20.5 cm

Large carriage clock with strike

Striking Large Carriage Clock

Large carriage clock with strike

Large brass cased French carriage clock dial marked as retailed…

French Carriage Clock with Drummond & Co. Retailed Dial

Large brass cased French carriage clock dial marked as retailed by Drummond and Company, Melbourne, circa 1910, in leather covered carry case, with key, (height 18 cm approx, handle extended).

Brass carriage clock having a rectangular bevelled edged glass,…

Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial and Bevelled Glass

Brass carriage clock having a rectangular bevelled edged glass, with a oval bevel edged top. It has an ivory coloured enamel dial with fine Roman numerals, height 15 cm

French brass carriage clock retailed for J.M. Dempster, Sydney,…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Roman Numerals & Bevelled Glass

French brass carriage clock retailed for J.M. Dempster, Sydney, having Roman numerals, bevelled glass & with a key. Condition: good, working order, hands are tight, May need a service. Height 13.2 cm

A gilt-brass carriage clock with striking on gong, French, with…

Gilt-Brass Carriage Clock with Striking and Enamel Dial

A gilt-brass carriage clock with striking on gong, French, with an enamel dial, Roman numerals, the case inset with bevelled glass, 14.5 cm high

French carriage clock & case

French Carriage Clock & Case Set

French carriage clock & case

A marquetry carriage clock, Continental, 20th century, 20 cm…

Continental Marquetry Carriage Clock, 20th Century

A marquetry carriage clock, Continental, 20th century, 20 cm high, 14 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep

A rare Junghans late 19th century musical brass carriage clock

Rare Junghans Musical Carriage Clock (8 words)

A rare Junghans late 19th century musical brass carriage clock

A French carriage clock, late 19th century, the enamelled dial…

Late 19th Century French Carriage Clock

A French carriage clock, late 19th century, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals housed within a brass case. Eight day strike, with a new lever platform fitted, 16 cm high

A 19th century French carriage clock ornately decorated, with…

French Ornate Carriage Clock with Case and Keys

A 19th century French carriage clock ornately decorated, with original travel leather case and keys. Height 15 cm

Charles Frodsham carriage clock. Oval brass frame with glazed…

Charles Frodsham Oval Carriage Clock

Charles Frodsham carriage clock. Oval brass frame with glazed panels. White enameled face with Roman numerals and marked 'Chas Frodsham London.' two keys. Running. Height 11 cm

A brass cased carriage clock, late 19th century, designed with…

Late 19th Century Brass Carriage Clock

A brass cased carriage clock, late 19th century, designed with a matching brass back plate and silvered dial, single barrel movement, total height 15 cm

A 19th century brass cased carriage clock, with a single barrel…

Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Back Plate

A 19th century brass cased carriage clock, with a single barrel movement and a full enamel back plate, total height 14.5 cm (cracks to enamel)

A brass cased carriage clock, with a single barrel movement and…

Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Back Plate

A brass cased carriage clock, with a single barrel movement and a full enamel back plate, total height 14.5 cm

A good French 19th century carriage clock, c.1870, the case…

French 19th Century Carriage Clock with Grape Vine Borders

A good French 19th century carriage clock, c.1870, the case with reeded corner columns and frieze borders of relief grape vines. Satin gold dial mask with silvered chapter ring and Arabic numerals. Timepiece movement with lever platform. Stamped R & Co…

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 brass and champleve enamel carriage clock, the rectangular…

Champleve Enamel Carriage Clock with Floral Columns

A brass and champleve enamel carriage clock, the rectangular case decorated with columns of turquoise, ruby, dusky rose and cobalt florals, the silvered dial with Roman numerals. Bevelled glass panels to all sides and displaying the escapement. Height 12…

A brass cased carriage clock, the case of oval section with…

Brass Carriage Clock with French Movement

A brass cased carriage clock, the case of oval section with bevelled glass to all sides and to the top displaying the escapement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, French movement. Working. Height 11.5 cm

Late 19th century French brass carriage clock. Circular…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Romantic Cherubs

Late 19th century French brass carriage clock. Circular silvered dial, front and two side panels of ivory engraved in black with romantic panel cherubs, layered with silver metal pierced framing, the case dentil cornice Corinthian column supports. 20 cm…

A good brass carriage clock with roman numerals to enamel dial,…

Functional Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial and Striker

A good brass carriage clock with roman numerals to enamel dial, half hour and hour striker, key available, appears operational, height 17 cm approx with handle extended.

A French brass-cased carriage clock, strike/repeat movement…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Strike/Repeat Movement

A French brass-cased carriage clock, strike/repeat movement with lever escapement; Roman numeral dial

A London hallmarked sterling silver carriage clock, c1913,…

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

Vintage Arthur Imhof brass carriage clock, height 12 cm, W 8.5…

Vintage Brass Carriage Clock with Champagne Dial

Vintage Arthur Imhof brass carriage clock, height 12 cm, W 8.5 cm, D 6 cm,) with brushed champagne dial,dition. Roman numerals, Swiss made

Hardy Brothers brass carriage clock having a rectangular…

Hardy Brothers Brass Carriage Clock with Ivory Dial

Hardy Brothers brass carriage clock having a rectangular bevelled edged glass, with a rectangular bevel edged top. It has an ivory coloured enamel dial with fine Roman numerals. In original case, with a key, height 11 cm

19th century French carriage clock, in gilt bronze, 8 day…

French Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock with Timber Case

19th century French carriage clock, in gilt bronze, 8 day movement, with horizontally opposed rectangular case with masked white porcelain dial and enamel Arabic hour markers, with escapement viewing window set below an elongated loop handle, with rear…

A late 19th century English striking carriage clock 8 day…

English Striking Carriage Clock with Carrying Case

A late 19th century English striking carriage clock 8 day movement, with white enamel dial and Roman numerals. Sold with original carrying case and key. Balance Faulty. Height 16.5 cm

A late Victorian brass presentation carriage clock to JWP…

Victorian Brass Carriage Clock with Presentation Engraving

A late Victorian brass presentation carriage clock to JWP Mosley, two miles first prize, Shrewsbury 1890. Working, with key. Height 16.5 cm. Width 9.5 cm

A c.1900 French brass cased carriage clock, turned and fluted…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case & Faults

A c.1900 French brass cased carriage clock, turned and fluted column corner supports, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and retailer's name Stewart Dawson & Co. Ltd, decorative swing top handle, with key, in fitted leather case, with faults

French carriage clock, brass cased of column form design,…

Brass Carriage Clock with Open Mechanism

French carriage clock, brass cased of column form design, bevelled edge glass with open topped viewable mechanism and key

French carriage clock, with enamelled face brass cased with…

Enamelled French Carriage Clock with Skeleton Sides and Case

French carriage clock, with enamelled face brass cased with skeleton sides, with key and leather travel case

Chinese rosewood carriage clock with enamel face and surrounded…

Enamel and Brass Chinese Carriage Clock

Chinese rosewood carriage clock with enamel face and surrounded by embossed brass decorations, height 15 cm

A French brass carriage clock retailed by Rossi Norwich, early…

French Brass Carriage Clock with White Dial and Case

A French brass carriage clock retailed by Rossi Norwich, early 20th century, with white enamel dial and carry case, lacking key case. Height 13.5 cm

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

A Rowell. & Co. Oxford brass cased carriage clock, height 12 cm

Oxford Brass Carriage Clock - 12cm Height

A Rowell. & Co. Oxford brass cased carriage clock, height 12 cm

Cloisonne carriage clock featuring 'The birth of Venus' painted…

Floral Cloisonne Carriage Clock with Birth of Venus Painting

Cloisonne carriage clock featuring 'The birth of Venus' painted either side to the enamelled cloisonne frame decorated with flowers. The face having a white dial with Nouveau hands and Roman numerals, sitting above a date, hour and day dials, height 18 cm…

Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' carriage clock having diamond &…

Waterford Crystal Lismore Carriage Clock with Japanese Movement

Waterford Crystal 'Lismore' carriage clock having diamond & wedge cuts, with a Japanese rhythm watch movement. Stamped with an acid etched mark & with original sticker. Condition good, minor wear to the base, working order. Height 18.5 cm

A modern brass carriage clock, of rectangular form with curved…

Henley Brass Carriage Clock with White Enamel Dial

A modern brass carriage clock, of rectangular form with curved top and base, four ball feet and scroll style handle, having a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals. Made by Henley, England.

A brass cased carriage clock, with decoratively moulded friezes…

Brass Carriage Clock with Bevelled Glass Panels

A brass cased carriage clock, with decoratively moulded friezes at top and bottom, bevelled glass panels to all sides and an oval glazed panel revealing the escapement, the gilt face with enamel annular dial with Arabic numerals. With key. Height 12 cm

French brass cased & enamel carriage clock enamel decoration to…

Enamel French Carriage Clock

French brass cased & enamel carriage clock enamel decoration to 4 sides and dial of brass case, key unavailable, untested, possibly requires service, height 15 cm approx.

French carriage clock. Brass cased lever movement with two…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

French carriage clock. Brass cased lever movement with two train striking hours. Running. Enamel dial (hairline), height 13 cm

An impressive French brass carriage clock having Roman numeral…

French Brass Carriage Clock by Du Chateau

An impressive French brass carriage clock having Roman numeral dial. Maker Du Chateau

Vintage carriage clock with marble top key in office

Marble-top Vintage Carriage Clock with Key in Office

Vintage carriage clock with marble top key in office

Brass cased carriage clock with swing handle, visible…

Brass Carriage Clock with Visible Escapement and Grohe Retailer

Brass cased carriage clock with swing handle, visible escapement, the white enamel dial with retailers name of Grohe

Small brass carriage clock having a white dial with Roman…

Brass Carriage Clock with Bevelled Glass Sides

Small brass carriage clock having a white dial with Roman numerals with English movement. The brass case having at each corner columns terminating in turned finials with four bevelled glass sides and top. Height 11.8 cm

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

French carriage clock, fruit wood case with embossed brass…

Embossed French Carriage Clock with Fruit Wood Case

French carriage clock, fruit wood case with embossed brass front af to pendulum

French brass cased carriage clock, with swing handle enamelled…

French Enamelled Carriage Clock with Original Case

French brass cased carriage clock, with swing handle enamelled dial and original carry case. 11 cm high

A brass cased carriage clock, the case of unusual oblong shape…

Brass oblong carriage clock with bevelled glazing

A brass cased carriage clock, the case of unusual oblong shape with curved side walls, all sides with bevelled glazing and a bevelled glass panel to the top revealing the escapement, the face with gilded mat set with a cream enamel dial with Roman…

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

A cased French L''Ephee carriage clock, height 15 cm

French L'Ephee Carriage Clock - 15cm Height

A cased French L''Ephee carriage clock, height 15 cm

A 19th century French brass carriage clock, traditional design…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Swing-Top Handle

A 19th century French brass carriage clock, traditional design with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, swing-top handle, height 11 cm to top of case. Apparently working, with key.

Richard et Cie French carriage clock with a double sided key.…

French Double-Sided Carriage Clock with Key (11cm)

Richard et Cie French carriage clock with a double sided key. Height 11 cm

Antique French Japy Freres carriage clock 8 day movement with…

Antique French Japy Freres Carriage Clock with 8-Day Movement

Antique French Japy Freres carriage clock 8 day movement with strike, running when tested, key included, height 13 cm chips to front glass.

An English silver plated carriage clock, by Charles Frodsham…

Antique English Silver Plated Carriage Clock, Charles Frodsham London

An English silver plated carriage clock, by Charles Frodsham London c.1900, having an ornate silver plated case, decorated with acanthus leaves and figural maiden columns case, height: 8 cm, width 6 cm depth 5 cm note: AF - lacking side glass panel, back…

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…

A round carriage clock, French, on three hoof feet, the enamel…

French Enamel Carriage Clock with Floral Embossing

A round carriage clock, French, on three hoof feet, the enamel face with a Roman numeral dial, decorative floral embossing to the case, 17 cm high

A French brass carriage clock bevelled side panels with clear…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Cylinder Escapement

A French brass carriage clock bevelled side panels with clear plastic replacements. Cream enamel dial. Cylinder platform escapement. Eight day movement. Double ended key. Height 14.5 cm

An English 19th century gilt brass cased Time piece carriage…

Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with White Dial

An English 19th century gilt brass cased Time piece carriage clock with white enamel dial and Roman numerals, with key. Height 16 cm

A 19th century French striking carriage clock with gilt brass…

French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock for Henry Birks & Sons

A 19th century French striking carriage clock with gilt brass and glass case. White enamel dial, Roman numerals. Made for Henry Birks & Sons Montreal, Canada, with key. Height 16 cm

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

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

A 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock with travelling…

French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Travelling Case

A 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock with travelling case, c.1890, the case with turned column corners and bun feet. Dial in lemon enamel with blue Arabic numerals. Silvered platform with bi-metallic balance and lever escapement. Engraved lion…