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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Large carriage clock with strike

Striking Large Carriage Clock

Large carriage clock with strike

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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.

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

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.

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…

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

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

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).

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

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

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 Anglaise cased lacquered brass carriage clock, with…

Lacquered Brass Carriage Clock with Travelling Case

A French Anglaise cased lacquered brass carriage clock, with four bevelled glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, striking on a bell with a club tooth right angle lever escapement on a silver platform, with original travelling case and two…

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

A superb French sculptured brass carriage clock. 15 cm high.

French Brass Carriage Clock - Sculptured Design (9 words)

A superb French sculptured brass carriage clock. 15 cm high.

A brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel face with Roman…

Huber London Brass Carriage Clock with Bell Striking Movement

A brass cased carriage clock, the white enamel face with Roman numerals, marked 'Huber, London'. Reeded framed case with double ogee platform base and bevelled glass. Bell striking movement. Height 17 cm

A late 19th century French carriage clock gilded bronze Roman…

Gilded French Carriage Clock with Porcelain Panels

A late 19th century French carriage clock gilded bronze Roman numerals dials and with magnificent painted porcelain panels. Height 12 cm (key available)

A fine French brass carriage clock with silver and brass dial

French Brass Carriage Clock with Silver Dial

A fine French brass carriage clock with silver and brass dial

A Paul Garnier French brass carriage clock, the lever platform…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A Paul Garnier French brass carriage clock, the lever platform escapement striking on a gong, with enamel dial. 12 cm high.

A large ornate gilt-brass gong striking carriage clock, French,…

Ornate French Gong Striking Carriage Clock

A large ornate gilt-brass gong striking carriage clock, French, with engraved gilt surrounding an enamel dial, Roman numerals, the gilt case with corner pillars inset with bevelled glass and a shaped handle, 14.5 cm high

A French brass carriage clock, 19th century, retailed by…

19th Century French Brass Carriage Clock by Elkington & Co

A French brass carriage clock, 19th century, retailed by Elkington & Co, 13.5 cm high

Small Victorian brass cased carriage clock, with folding handle…

Victorian Brass Carriage Clock with Original Box and Retailer Stamps

Small Victorian brass cased carriage clock, with folding handle visible escapement Roman numerals in original purple morocco box with retailers stamps for T Martin & Co London to clock and box

English brass carriage clock having a rectangular bevelled…

Rectangular Brass Carriage Clock with Bevelled Glass

English brass carriage clock having a rectangular bevelled edged glass & side glasses, with rectangular bevelled edged top glass. It has a white dial with fine Roman numerals, with a key. Height 13.5 cm

French brass carriage clock with travel case set in bevelled…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Travel Case and Key

French brass carriage clock with travel case set in bevelled glass, with a key. Condition: good, working order. Height 10.5 cm

Good Edwardian carriage clock, with rectangular face, circular…

Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock with Bevelled Glass Sides

Good Edwardian carriage clock, with rectangular face, circular dial, Roman numerals, bevelled glass sides and brass frame, height 13.5 cm

A 19th century brass cased carriage clock, Recorbet, Bruxelles,…

Brass Carriage Clock with Double Barrel Movement

A 19th century brass cased carriage clock, Recorbet, Bruxelles, with a double barrel movement and two dials on a full enamel back plate, total height 15 cm

French brass carriage clock, enamelled face with Roman numerals,…

French Enamelled Brass Carriage Clock, 17 cm Height

French brass carriage clock, enamelled face with Roman numerals, height 17 cm

Cloisonne duel carriage clock barometer stamped 'Made in…

French Cloisonne Carriage Clock & Barometer

Cloisonne duel carriage clock barometer stamped 'Made in France', with brass casing & bevelled edge glass, with a key. Dimensions 13 x 12 cm

A carriage clock, Thomas Russell & Son, late 19th century, of…

Enamelled carriage clock with leather case

A carriage clock, Thomas Russell & Son, late 19th century, of typical form, the enamelled dial within a gilt brass case glazed to the top and all sides, accompanied by the original leather case, the dial marked 'Thos Russell & Son 21262 Paris', the…

An early 20th century French brass carriage clock

French Brass Carriage Clock, Early 20th Century

An early 20th century French brass carriage clock

A French brass Carridge clock, first half 20th century, a small…

French Brass Carriage Clock, 20th Century

A French brass Carridge clock, first half 20th century, a small brass cased carriage clock, of typical form with carry handle and column open case, 15 cm high

Silver chased carriage clock English, Birmingham hallmarked to…

Birmingham Hallmarked Silver Carriage Clock with French Movement

Silver chased carriage clock English, Birmingham hallmarked to handle with French made brass movement perched upon bun feet in original case (worn). Height 10 cm

A brass carriage clock, French, 19th century, with original key…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case

A brass carriage clock, French, 19th century, with original key and leather lined carry case, 15 cm high

A French brass carriage clock having painted dial. 18 cm high

French Brass Carriage Clock with Painted Dial - 18cm High

A French brass carriage clock having painted dial. 18 cm high

Early French striking 8 day carriage clock in one piece…

Engraved French 8-Day Carriage Clock by Japy Freres

Early French striking 8 day carriage clock in one piece engraved case, original platform, by Japy Freres, retailed by John hall & Co. Manchester, needs service, no key, 17.5 cm high, handle up, 9.5 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep

A 19th century carriage clock, brass and bevelled glass case,…

Antique Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A 19th century carriage clock, brass and bevelled glass case, the white enamel dial marked 'Goldsmith and Silversmith Company, 112 Regent Street, London', striking on a gong, with key. Height 18 cm

An antique French carriage clock made for the Ottoman Turkish…

French Ottoman Carriage Clock, 19th Century

An antique French carriage clock made for the Ottoman Turkish market, 19th century, 16.5 cm high overall

Antique French brass carriage clock, nicely decorated flat…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

Antique French brass carriage clock, nicely decorated flat cased body with applied mounts, enamel dial, has key, 23 cm high, 18 cm wide, 14 cm deep

A late 19th century brass cased carriage clock, Boxell,…

Brass Carriage Clock by Boxell, Brighton

A late 19th century brass cased carriage clock, Boxell, Brighton, designed with a matching brass back plate and dial, twin barrel movement, with key, total height 17.5 cm

A good 19th century French large brass cased striking carriage…

French Brass Striking Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial

A good 19th century French large brass cased striking carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and NZ retailers name Hislop & Co. The quality movement striking on a gong. Apparently working. Height 14.5 cm to top of case. Apparently…

English tortoiseshell and silver mounted carriage clock with…

Silver Mounted Carriage Clock with Foliate Accents

English tortoiseshell and silver mounted carriage clock with pierced and finished silver mounts to all corners, very substantial foliate hinges and clasp to the back door. Reeded silver bun feet and heavy foliate handle. The white enamel with Roman hour…

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

Rare French double carriage clock, with beautifully enamelled…

Rare French Enamelled Double Carriage Clock with Barometer and Compass

Rare French double carriage clock, with beautifully enamelled duel faces on white enamelled dials, one clock and opposite barometer with upper compass

A French carriage clock, c.1890, by Francois-Arsene Margaine,…

Margaine French Carriage Clock, c.1890

A French carriage clock, c.1890, by Francois-Arsene Margaine, stamped with his trademark, having a panelled glass and brass case with a white enamel dial and Roman numerals case height 13.2 cm

Large late Victorian brass cased carriage clock, with folding…

Victorian Brass Carriage Clock with Visible Escapement

Large late Victorian brass cased carriage clock, with folding carrying handle, visible escapement, white enamel dial with Roman & Arabic numerals, within Corinthian columns, with original red morocco case

Antique large brass cased carriage clock oval shaped brass and…

Large Antique Brass Carriage Clock with Striking Movement

Antique large brass cased carriage clock oval shaped brass and glass case, Roman numerals to enamel dial, with striking movement, 2 keys available, needs service, height 18 cm, handle extended, in original fitted leather case. Glass to back door has chips.

Vintage Matthew Norman Swiss carriage clock, marked Mathew…

Matthew Norman Swiss Carriage Clock with Striker

Vintage Matthew Norman Swiss carriage clock, marked Mathew Norman to dial and movement, and engraved 'Swiss Movement,' with striker, heavy brass case, key available, needs service, height 18.5 cm

Matthew Norman sub-miniature carriage clock in original…

Matthew Norman Miniature Carriage Clock in Book-style Case

Matthew Norman sub-miniature carriage clock in original book-style case, late 20th century, 10 cm high overall

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

Carriage clock, chiming

Chiming Carriage Clock

Carriage clock, chiming

Antique French striking carriage clock

French Striking Carriage Clock - Antique

Antique French striking carriage clock

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…

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…

A Swiss brass case carriage clock c.1880 8 day movement,…

Swiss Brass Carriage Clock, 1880

A Swiss brass case carriage clock c.1880 8 day movement, strikes the bell height 14 cm

Small Victorian brass cased carriage clock with swing handle,…

Victorian Brass Carriage Clock with Visible Escapement

Small Victorian brass cased carriage clock with swing handle, visible escapement, engraved decoration, white enamel dial (af) with engine turned surround and morocco case

Large French Industrial carriage clock with thermometer top in…

Gilt French Industrial Carriage Clock with Thermometer

Large French Industrial carriage clock with thermometer top in gilt metal case, circa 1890, 26 cm high

Good French carriage clock, with enamel white face set with…

French Enamel Carriage Clock with Leather Case

Good French carriage clock, with enamel white face set with Roman numerals, with bevelled glass sides and brass surrounds, with leather case, working, height 17.5 cm

A French carriage clock of Australian military Interest, brass…

French Military Carriage Clock with Australian History

A French carriage clock of Australian military Interest, brass cased, with a full enamel dial and back plate in Roman numerals with a subsidiary dial in Arabic numerals, with a single barrel movement, inscribed 'Major C. Morley/ from officers of A.A.M.C/…

A quality 19th century French large carriage clock, the…

French 19th Century Large Carriage Clock

A quality 19th century French large carriage clock, the decorative case with blind cut filigree borders, fluted and turned columns with bulbous feet and tapering finials, conforming swing handle, the cream toned chapter ring with black Arabic numerals,…

A fine ormolu cased French carriage clock, later 19th century,…

French Ormolu Carriage Clock with Enamel Dial and Griffins

A fine ormolu cased French carriage clock, later 19th century, with maker's mark for R & Co, a fine clock with a lever platform escapement and striking on a gong, having an enamel dial with Arabic numerals set within a pierced façade with scrolls and…

Matthew Norman Swiss carriage clock retailed for Tiffany & Co…

Tiffany & Co. Swiss Carriage Clock by Matthew Norman

Matthew Norman Swiss carriage clock retailed for Tiffany & Co having a white Roman dial with moon hands, inscribed on the movement 'Eleven Jewels Unadjusted Swiss Made Movement Matthew Norman Switzerland', with a two sided key & a key extension. Condition…

A 19th century French carriage clock, with Champleve enamel…

French Champleve Enamel Carriage Clock with Eight Day Movement

A 19th century French carriage clock, with Champleve enamel panelled corners, the clock with chased enamelled dial with Arabic numerals and an open escarpment, with an eight day movement. Retailer Wray Son & Perry Birmingham

A French striking carriage clock, with white enamel Roman…

French Carriage Clock with Original Case and Enamel Dial

A French striking carriage clock, with white enamel Roman numeral dial, blued steel moon hands. An 8 day movement. The enamel dial marked 'Payne & Co. 163 new Bond St, London'. Also engraved on the back plate. With original leather travelling case and key…

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 and glass sides, housed in a brass case, with eight day strike and lever platform., 19 cm high (handle up)

A cased brass double carriage clock and weather gauge, with key,…

Brass Double Carriage Clock and Weather Gauge (no need for the provenance)

A cased brass double carriage clock and weather gauge, with key, 15 cm high, 18 cm wide, 9 cm deep. Provenance: Presented to Captain E M Rooke by the Chesten Division Staff, October 1906

An English gilt bronze carriage clock, 20th century, Parkin of…

Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock by Parkin of England

An English gilt bronze carriage clock, 20th century, Parkin of England, of typical form with an enamel dial with Roman numerals and minute markings set within a rococo revival gilded case, with a visible escapement, swing handle and bevelled glass panels;…

A cloisonne carriage clock in the French manner, 20th century,…

Oriental Cloisonne French-Style Carriage Clock

A cloisonne carriage clock in the French manner, 20th century, of oriental origin, the aqua blue cloisonne clock with neoclassical styling, having a platform escapement, an extended cornice with a bracket handle, three quarter pillars with gilt bronze…

A rare Kands brass carriage clock, with a hand painted face,…

Rare Hand-Painted Kands Brass Carriage Clock

A rare Kands brass carriage clock, with a hand painted face, height 19 cm, width 10 cm, depth 10 cm

Sterling silver and tortoiseshell carriage clock, hallmarked…

Birmingham 1915 Sterling Silver Carriage Clock in Leather Case

Sterling silver and tortoiseshell carriage clock, hallmarked Birmingham 1915, in original Hardy brothers leather case, height 13 cm approx

A polished brass carriage clock by Mappin & Webb Ltd, England,…

Mappin & Webb Brass Carriage Clock with Leather Case

A polished brass carriage clock by Mappin & Webb Ltd, England, the fitted leather case inscribed 'Matthew Norman, Bale of London', 13 cm high, 8 cm wide, 6 cm deep

A time strike carriage clock by Barber, French, circa 1880,…

Barber French Time Strike Carriage Clock - 1880

A time strike carriage clock by Barber, French, circa 1880, with a cylinder escapement and grand sonniere, 13 cm high

A large 19th century French gilt brass cased carriage clock…

19th Century French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock

A large 19th century French gilt brass cased carriage clock with eight day barrel strike movement and platform escapement by Japy Freres. The top with inset compass and thermometer. Original velvet and leather carrying case. Height 19 cm

Large French carriage clock being a unique style of carriage…

French Brass Carriage Clock with Barometer, Compass & Chimes

Large French carriage clock being a unique style of carriage clock having a brass body and incorporating clock, barometer and compass. Movement has exposed escapement and balance with white porcelain dial and Gothic style numerals. Chimes on the hour and…