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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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 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.

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).

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

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

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,…

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

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

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

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

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)

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 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 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

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 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

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…

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 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).

French brass carriage clock with Corinthian column decoration,…

Corinthian Brass Carriage Clock with Key

French brass carriage clock with Corinthian column decoration, includes key

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…

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

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

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…

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.

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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…

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 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…

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 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

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

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

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).