What is a corniche clock?

A corniche clock is a portable timepiece housed in a rectangular brass frame with bevelled glass panels and a flat top supporting a sturdy handle. The style originated in France during the nineteenth century to serve travellers who needed reliable timekeeping on journeys. The defining architectural feature is the simple stepped frame surrounding the glass, distinguishing it from carriage clocks with Corinthian columns or elaborately cast handle mounts.

How do you wind an antique carriage clock?

You wind these mechanisms using a matching key inserted into square arbors located on the underside or the back plate of the movement. Most period examples utilise an eight-day spring barrel that requires weekly attention. Take care not to overwind the mainspring when resistance increases near the end of the winding cycle, as antique steel can snap under excessive tension.

What does an eight-day movement mean?

An eight-day movement is a clock mechanism designed to run continuously for slightly more than one week on a single wind. This duration reduced the frequency of winding required by owners. Spring-driven barrels store the energy required to power the gear train and escapement throughout this multi-day period without losing operational stability.

How do you set the time safely?

You set the time by moving the minute hand forward by hand around the white enamel dial. Moving hands backward through striking sequences can damage the internal rack and snail components. Allow the strike train to finish its sequence fully if you pause while adjusting the hands on clocks equipped with hourly or quarter-striking functions.

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An antique corniche clock offers a solid brass case and bevelled glass panels built to travel through the nineteenth century.

Repeating Drocourt Carriage Clock with Alarm

19th century

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Repeating Drocourt Carriage Clock with Alarm

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,400

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Miniature Brass Eight Day Carriage Clock with Travelling Case

1900 - 1920

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Antique Miniature Brass Eight Day Carriage Clock with Travelling Case

From London City Antiques

£995

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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French Gilt Carriage Clock

From Its About Time

£2,150

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Brass Late 19th Century Antique French, Paris, Corniche Case Carriage Clock

From Gutlin Clocks

£1,020

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Late 19th Cent French Polished Brass Corniche Case Carriage Clock with Alarm

19th century

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A Late 19th Cent French Polished Brass Corniche Case Carriage Clock with Alarm

From Gutlin Clocks

£900

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Late 19th Century Miniature French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock Timepiece.

1900 - 1920

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A Late 19th Century Miniature French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock Timepiece.

From Chequers Antiques

£695

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Late 19th Century French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock

From Chequers Antiques

£995

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Carriage Clock with Push Repeat - Richard & Co

19th century

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Carriage Clock with Push Repeat - Richard & Co

From Its About Time

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Fine Quality Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Corniche Cased Striking Carriage Clock

From Gutlin Clocks

£1,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Carriage Clock

From Carlton House Antiques

£580

3+ MONTHS AGO

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The listings demonstrate that brass remains the dominant case material, paired universally with white enamel dials across nineteenth-century French production.

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Antique Corniche Clock

Repeating Drocourt Carriage Clock with Alarm

Antique Miniature Brass Eight Day Carriage Clock with Travelling Case

French Gilt Carriage Clock

A Brass Late 19th Century Antique French, Paris, Corniche Case Carriage Clock

A Late 19th Cent French Polished Brass Corniche Case Carriage Clock with Alarm

A Late 19th Century Miniature French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock Timepiece.

A Late 19th Century French Gilt Brass Carriage Clock

Carriage Clock with Push Repeat - Richard & Co

A Fine Quality Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Corniche Cased Striking Carriage Clock

Carriage Clock

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