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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French brass carriage clock with Corinthian column decoration,…

Corinthian Brass Carriage Clock with Key

French brass carriage clock with Corinthian column decoration, includes key

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

Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Platform Lever Movement

A late 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock, with white enamel face, Roman numerals and platform lever timepiece movement. The case with concave reeded columns on turned feet. Height to handle top 140 mm (running).

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

Sainte Luxanne French carriage clock, brass 11 jewel made in…

Luxanne French Carriage Clock with Bevelled Glass and Key

Sainte Luxanne French carriage clock, brass 11 jewel made in France with key and bevelled glass

A French brass carriage clock, height 12 cm

French Brass Carriage Clock - 12cm

A French brass carriage clock, height 12 cm

Henley English brass carriage clock height 12 cm, with key

Henley Brass Carriage Clock - 12 cm Height (with key)

Henley English brass carriage clock height 12 cm, with key

French carriage clock in case, MM & Co patent, with a key.…

French MM & Co Carriage Clock with Key

French carriage clock in case, MM & Co patent, with a key. Height 17.5 cm

A decorative brass cased carriage clock retailed by Grant & Son,…

Grant & Son Carriage Clock with Gothic Tracery

A decorative brass cased carriage clock retailed by Grant & Son, South Shields, with cream enamel dial with Arabic numerals, flanked by fluted pilasters, Gothic tracery to the cornice and frieze, bevelled glass panels. With leather case and key. Height 12…

A 19th century French small proportion brass cased carriage…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Swing Handle

A 19th century French small proportion brass cased carriage clock, the traditional white enamel dial with Roman numerals, platform base, swing handle to the top, working order, complete with key. 5.7 cm x 5 cm x 8 cm

Antique French carriage clock in original lidded box, has key,…

French Carriage Clock in Original Box with Key

Antique French carriage clock in original lidded box, has key, clock 11 cm high

A gilt bronze carriage clock of small proportions enamel dial…

Small French Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A gilt bronze carriage clock of small proportions enamel dial with Roman numerals and marked French, the engraved case with bevelled glass panels, with key and working, 10 cm high.

A French brass carriage clock, with key

French brass carriage clock with key

A French brass carriage clock, with key

An early 20th century brass mounted carriage clock with…

Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case - Streeter London

An early 20th century brass mounted carriage clock with Moroccan leather case, retailed by E. W. Streeter London clock 12.5 cm high

A French carriage clock, time and strike, brass case with…

Late 19th Century French Brass Carriage Clock

A French carriage clock, time and strike, brass case with Arabic numerals, late 19th century, ?18 cm high

A brass carriage clock, raised on four feet, one handle, round…

Antique Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case

A brass carriage clock, raised on four feet, one handle, round enamel dial marked by John Bagshaw & Sons, Liverpool, French wind-up mechanism, with key, in original leather case. Height 9 cm (no handle)

A brass cased carriage clock, the cornice shaped case with…

Brass Carriage Clock with Bevelled Glass Panels

A brass cased carriage clock, the cornice shaped case with bevelled glass panelled sides and back, an oval glass exposes the escapement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals; complete in red leather case with key. Height 10.5 cm

A French brass carriage clock with Roman numeral enamel dial…

French Enamel Dial Brass Carriage Clock with Timepiece Movement

A French brass carriage clock with Roman numeral enamel dial and timepiece movement with lever escapement. (with key)

Good Garrard England brass cased carriage clock architectural…

Garrard England Brass Carriage Clock, Architectural Style

Good Garrard England brass cased carriage clock architectural style brass case, dial marked for Garrard and Company, London, height 15 cm, excluding handle.

Antique French brass cased carriage clock maker Duverdrey and…

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel

Antique French brass cased carriage clock maker Duverdrey and Bloquel, in obis case, Arabic dial with painted garlands, later platform lever, key available, circa 1900, height 15 cm handle extended. Copy of valuation available.

French brass carriage clock together with key, height 14.5 cm

French Brass Carriage Clock with Key (14.5cm)

French brass carriage clock together with key, height 14.5 cm

Vintage Art Deco brass case carriage clock oval shape case,…

Art Deco Brass Carriage Clock with Lion Mark

Vintage Art Deco brass case carriage clock oval shape case, with lion mark to movement. Key available. Appears operational. Height 16 cm

An Elliot & Son carriage clock with enamel decoration

Enamel Decorated Elliot & Son Carriage Clock

An Elliot & Son carriage clock with enamel decoration

Duverdrey & Bloquel French carriage clock with a built in wind…

French Carriage Clock with Built-In Wind Up Mechanism

Duverdrey & Bloquel French carriage clock with a built in wind up mechanism. Condition good to fair, working, crack to the glass. Height 11.5 cm

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

Antique French brass carriage clock with original box and key

French Brass Carriage Clock with Box & Key

Antique French brass carriage clock with original box and key

An English brass carriage clock, by Shortland Bowen. Mid 20th…

Mid-Century English Brass Carriage Clock by Shortland Bowen

An English brass carriage clock, by Shortland Bowen. Mid 20th century. Height 8.5 cm

English carriage clock inscribed 'Presented to Miss R Wilson…

Entertainment Staff Gifted Marriage Clock

English carriage clock inscribed 'Presented to Miss R Wilson from Entertainments Staff Federal Dept. On the Occasion of her Marriage 22.4.22', with a key. Height 11 cm

French brass carriage clock with a key. Height 11 cm

French Brass Carriage Clock with Key - 11cm

French brass carriage clock with a key. Height 11 cm

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,…

Small brass carriage clock, marked to dial Pierre Jacot Paris,…

Brass Pierre Jacot Paris carriage clock with key

Small brass carriage clock, marked to dial Pierre Jacot Paris, has key, 9 cm high, 5 cm wide, 4 cm deep

An antique mahogany carriage clock case with brass plaque…

Antique Mahogany Carriage Clock with Inscription

An antique mahogany carriage clock case with brass plaque inscribed 'Clark Blethen to John Knowles', 19th century, 16 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 12 cm deep

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

French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Travelling Case

A French late 19th century gilt brass carriage clock with original travelling case, 1890, the timepiece with corner columns, white enamel dial and Roman numerals. Retailed in Belfast. Stamped 'Made in France' on backplate. Height 145 mm (running).

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

French Art Nouveau Carriage Clock

A 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock, the four pillars with turned and fluted decoration, the silvered chapter ring with Arabic numerals, Art Nouveau relief floral decorated face, working order.

Swiss brass cased carriage clock movement marked for Matthew…

Matthew Norman Swiss Brass Carriage Clock Movement

Swiss brass cased carriage clock movement marked for Matthew Norman, Switzerland. # 1754A, needs service, key available, original documentation available, height 15 cm including handle.

French brass cased mini carriage clock as retailed by Hardy…

French Mini Carriage Clock by Hardy Brothers

French brass cased mini carriage clock as retailed by Hardy Brothers, key available, appears operational, height 8 cm

French brass carriage clock with filigree dial frame and panel…

Filigree French Brass Carriage Clock

French brass carriage clock with filigree dial frame and panel sides

A French brass cased five window carriage clock, maker Robert S.…

French Brass Carriage Clock by Robert S. Roberts, Paris

A French brass cased five window carriage clock, maker Robert S. Roberts of Paris, height 17.5 cm, width 9.3 cm, diameter 8 cm

Brass cased carriage clock with visible escapement, swing…

Brass Carriage Clock with Visible Escapement and Swing Handle

Brass cased carriage clock with visible escapement, swing handle the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, retailed by Racine & Co, Dublin.

French brass cased Striker carriage clock. Cylinder movement.…

French Brass Striker Carriage Clock, Cylinder Movement, Estate Item

French brass cased Striker carriage clock. Cylinder movement. Running. Key available. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Height 17 cm

French Edwardian carriage clock, brass cased French unusual…

Enamelled French Carriage Clock with Bevelled Glass

French Edwardian carriage clock, brass cased French unusual horizontal shape with enamelled face, marked Drummond Melbourne, with key and bevelled edge glass

French cased brass carriage clock with original leather travel…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case and Key

French cased brass carriage clock with original leather travel case and key

Carriage clock brass, white dial, height 17 cm, (not working)

Brass Carriage Clock, 17cm, Non-working

Carriage clock brass, white dial, height 17 cm, (not working)

A Victorian gilt brass cased carriage clock with satin gold…

Victorian Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Silver Chapter Ring

A Victorian gilt brass cased carriage clock with satin gold face & silver chapter ring. Case with reeded columns and basket weave borders. Movement needs attention. Height 15 cm

A French carriage clock with bevelled windows and brass frame,…

Bevelled French Carriage Clock in Brass Frame

A French carriage clock with bevelled windows and brass frame, height 16.5 cm

A carriage clock with pierced gilt diameter l with dragon…

Dragon Gilt Carriage Clock from Sauders

A carriage clock with pierced gilt diameter l with dragon decoration retailed by Sauders, height 12 cm

French brass carriage clock by Duverdrey & Bloque having a…

Damaged French Brass Carriage Clock by Duverdrey & Bloque

French brass carriage clock by Duverdrey & Bloque having a white enamel face & bevelled glass windows, with a key. Condition fair to poor, damage to the enamel, needs a service. Height 11 cm

French brass carriage clock having Roman numerals on an enamel…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

French brass carriage clock having Roman numerals on an enamel face dial. Condition good to fair, in working order, some damage to the enamel. Height 11.4 cm

French brass carriage clock in. Leather casing. Dimensions of…

French Brass Carriage Clock in Leather Casing

French brass carriage clock in. Leather casing. Dimensions of case 13.5 x 10 x 9 cm

A large brass cased carriage clock, with unusual white…

Brass Carriage Clock with Enamelled Face, Melbourne Maker

A large brass cased carriage clock, with unusual white enamelled and gilded black face, marked 'Wm. Drummond, Melbourne', gong striking movement, height 19.5 cm.

A 19th century Swiss carriage clock with white enamel dial and…

Swiss Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial and Roman Numerals

A 19th century Swiss carriage clock with white enamel dial and Roman numerals. Recessed platform. Original key. (Running). Maker IT monogram

A French carriage clock circa 1900, of typical form, with glass…

French Carriage Clock, c. 1900

A French carriage clock circa 1900, of typical form, with glass to all edges. 17.5 cm high (handle raised). Provenance: The John Hurlston Collection.

A French brass carriage clock, early 20th century with white…

French Brass Carriage Clock with White Enamel Dial

A French brass carriage clock, early 20th century with white enamel dial and with key case, height 13.7 cm 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

A French brass cased carriage clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel,…

French Brass Carriage Clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel

A French brass cased carriage clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel, with baluster turned and fluted columns, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, bevelled glass. Height 10.5 cm

A late 19th century French fancy brass cased carriage clock,…

Antique French Carriage Clock with Floral Dial

A late 19th century French fancy brass cased carriage clock, the gilt dial with stylised floral pierced grill, enamelled chapter ring with Arabic numerals, with key, not working.

A 19th century French brass cased striking carriage clock, the…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Striking Movement

A 19th century French brass cased striking carriage clock, the case with restrained reeded and notch detail, angular ends to the swing handle, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and gilt highlights marked with retailer's name 'G. & T. Young......'…

Carriage clock late 19th to early 20th century. In brass.…

Caris Brothers Brass Carriage Clock

Carriage clock late 19th to early 20th century. In brass. Marked Caris Brothers Perth WA. Having white porcelain dial. In working order. Height 10 cm.

A 19th century brass carriage clock, of traditional design with…

Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case

A 19th century brass carriage clock, of traditional design with white enamelled face and black Roman numerals, in original Morocco leather travelling case.

Antique French brass carriage clock with porcelain face, 14.5…

French Porcelain Carriage Clock with Brass Casing

Antique French brass carriage clock with porcelain face, 14.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep (No key)

Small French carriage clock, has key, approx 12 cm high, 8 cm…

Small French Carriage Clock with Key - 12cm

Small French carriage clock, has key, approx 12 cm high, 8 cm wide, 7 cm deep

Brass carriage clock, marked to dial Matthew Norman London,…

Matthew Norman Brass Carriage Clock with Key

Brass carriage clock, marked to dial Matthew Norman London, Swiss made, has key, 12 cm high, 7 cm wide, 4 cm deep

French brass carriage clock, together with key, 18 cm x 10 cm…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Key

French brass carriage clock, together with key, 18 cm x 10 cm approx

Antique English carriage clock, approx 13 cm high

Antique English Carriage Clock - 13cm Height

Antique English carriage clock, approx 13 cm high

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

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

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

A French carriage clock, brass case with Roman numerals, 19th…

19th Century French Brass Carriage Clock

A French carriage clock, brass case with Roman numerals, 19th century, 14 cm high

French carriage clock in brass case with original leather carry…

19th Century French Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case

French carriage clock in brass case with original leather carry case, 19th century, 14 cm high

Late Victorian brass cased carriage clock with swing handle,…

Brass Carriage Clock with Visible Escapement

Late Victorian brass cased carriage clock with swing handle, visible escapement, the white enamel with Roman numerals

Antique French carriage clock with key & original leather carry…

French Carriage Clock with Leather Case & Key (9 words)

Antique French carriage clock with key & original leather carry case, approx. height 11 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

Eight day French carriage clock in decorative brass case,…

Decorative French Carriage Clock, Working Condition

Eight day French carriage clock in decorative brass case, working when tested, gilt mask and silvered dial with applied gilt decoration, 15 cm high, 7.7 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep.

A brass carriage clock, with ornate brass front plate with…

Ornate Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A brass carriage clock, with ornate brass front plate with applied scroll decoration, white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Height 15 cm

Vintage brass & enamel carriage clock decorated with three hand…

Enamel Nude Panels Brass Carriage Clock

Vintage brass & enamel carriage clock decorated with three hand painted female nude panels, width 10.5 cm, depth 8 cm, height 16 cm

A 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, the cream…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Saqui & Lawrence Retailer's Name

A 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, the cream enamel dial with Arabic numerals and retailer's name 'Saqui & Lawrence London', 7.5 x 6.8 x 10 cm. Apparently working with key.

A brass carriage clock, height 12 cm

Brass Carriage Clock - 12cm Height

A brass carriage clock, height 12 cm

French carriage clock, champleve enamel with Roman numerals and…

Champleve Enamel French Carriage Clock with Key

French carriage clock, champleve enamel with Roman numerals and original key

Early 20th century gilt cased carriage clock by British United…

Gilt Carriage Clock by British United Clock Co

Early 20th century gilt cased carriage clock by British United Clock Co., Birmingham, 14.5 cm high approx

Vintage French brass carriage clock with key

French Brass Carriage Clock with Key

Vintage French brass carriage clock with key

A late 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, shaped…

French Brass Carriage Clock, 19th Century

A late 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, shaped border, white enamel dial with Roman numerals marked 'Stewart & Co.'. Working order, with key. London. Height 12 cm

English Charles Frodsham brass carriage clock. Running. Key…

Brass Carriage Clock by Charles Frodsham - Running

English Charles Frodsham brass carriage clock. Running. Key available. Height 13 cm

A French carriage clock, height 11.5 cm

French Carriage Clock - 11.5 cm

A French carriage clock, height 11.5 cm

French brass carriage clock marked 'Made in France', with a…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Double Sided Key

French brass carriage clock marked 'Made in France', with a double sided key. Height 11.3 cm

Carriage Clock: French, early 20th century with Roman numerals…

French Carriage Clock with Roman Numerals (Key Included)

Carriage Clock: French, early 20th century with Roman numerals (plus key). 14.5 cm

Brass carriage clock (timepiece)

Brass Carriage Clock Timepiece

Brass carriage clock (timepiece)

A decorative brass cased carriage clock, with cream enamel dial…

Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case

A decorative brass cased carriage clock, with cream enamel dial with blue Arabic numerals, flanked by wrythen fluted pilasters, conforming wrythen handle, bevelled glass panels. With leather case and key. Height 11 cm

A French oval brass and glass cased carriage clock with Arabic…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Glass Casing, 19th Century

A French oval brass and glass cased carriage clock with Arabic numerals, 19th century, 15 cm high

French brass cased carriage clock, with leather travel case

French Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Travel Case

French brass cased carriage clock, with leather travel case

Late Victorian brass cased carriage clock, folding handle,…

Victorian Brass Carriage Clock with Red Case

Late Victorian brass cased carriage clock, folding handle, visible escapement, white enamel dial with Roman numerals in original red morocco case

Victorian brass carriage clock, marked Oxford

Victorian Oxford Brass Carriage Clock

Victorian brass carriage clock, marked Oxford

French brass cased carriage clock appears to be operational,…

Functional French Brass Carriage Clock, 15 cm Height

French brass cased carriage clock appears to be operational, key unavailable, height 15 cm handle extended.

Eight day French carriage clock, time only together with…

French Carriage Clock with Leather Case and Key

Eight day French carriage clock, time only together with leather travelling case, with key, engine turned silver dial and gilt mask, gilding to case quite good, working when tested, 15.5 cm high, handle up, 7.5 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep

A good French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel dial…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A good French brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, working order, with key. Height 12.5 cm

French carriage clock, brass cased with bevelled glass chiming…

Brass French carriage clock with leather travel case

French carriage clock, brass cased with bevelled glass chiming movement and original leather travel case

Small French oval carriage clock, with key, 9 cm high approx

French Oval Carriage Clock with Key - 9cm

Small French oval carriage clock, with key, 9 cm high approx

French brass carriage clock in original travel case with key

French Brass Carriage Clock in Travel Case with Key

French brass carriage clock in original travel case with key

Mappin & Webb brass carriage clock 8-day lever escapement…

Mappin & Webb 8-Day Brass Carriage Clock with Key

Mappin & Webb brass carriage clock 8-day lever escapement movement with key