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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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

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

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

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 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

Vintage brass carriage clock, as inspected

Brass Carriage Clock - Vintage

Vintage brass carriage clock, as inspected

Vintage brass carriage clock with enameled face

Enameled Brass Carriage Clock

Vintage brass carriage clock with enameled face

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 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

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.

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

Small carriage clock (one hand)

One-Handed Carriage Clock

Small carriage clock (one hand)

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.)

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

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

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 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

Oval carriage clock with key

Oval Carriage Clock with Key

Oval carriage clock with key

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

French carriage clock

Antique French Carriage Clock

French carriage clock

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

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

Smith's vintage brass carriage clock 15 cm high

Vintage Brass Carriage Clock - 15cm High

Smith's vintage brass carriage clock 15 cm high

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