What periods do these clocks represent?

The listings span the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, encompassing Victorian, Edwardian, and Napoleon III aesthetic movements. Many pieces originate from French workshops active between eighteen-fifty and nineteen-twenty. Specific design revivals such as Louis XVI style and French Rococo also appear frequently among the items recorded.

How do I identify a carriage clock?

A carriage clock is a portable timepiece fitted with a handle, traditionally housed in a brass and glass case that allows the movement to remain visible from multiple angles. These pieces often feature white enamel dials with black numerals. They frequently come with travel cases designed to protect the clock during transit.

What materials are common on these dials?

Enamel and porcelain form the primary surfaces for the painted numerals, offering a bright, reflective background that remains legible in dim light. Brass and gilt bronze surround these faces as bezels and dial plates. Glass panels and crystals protect the delicate enamel from dust and physical contact.

How should I care for an enamel dial?

Enamel requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to prevent abrasive particles from scratching the glossy surface. Avoid using liquid cleaners or chemical solvents, which can damage painted numerals and discolour hairline fractures. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to protect the underlying metal and ceramic components.

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An antique french clock dial brings the intricate craftsmanship of nineteenth-century horology directly into modern interiors.

Dome Topped Mantel Clock by Jean Baptiste Delettrez

19th century

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Dome Topped Mantel Clock by Jean Baptiste Delettrez

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,400

3+ MONTHS AGO

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An Antique Strike Repeat Alarm Carriage Clock by Drocourt for E. White

19th century

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An Antique Strike Repeat Alarm Carriage Clock by Drocourt for E. White

From Bushells Antiques

£2,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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French Ormolu Mantle Clock

From Devonshire Antiques

£1,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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19th Century French "Four Glass" Rouge Marble Mantel Clock

From Country Homes Antiques Stirling

£480

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Comtoise Wall Clock, Small, Rare

From Clockwise

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Classic Parisian Boulle Mantel Clock with Rare Bracket

19th century

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Classic Parisian Boulle Mantel Clock with Rare Bracket

From Its About Time

£2,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Ormolu French Painted Mantel Clock on Stand Marti

19th century

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Antique Ormolu French Painted Mantel Clock on Stand Marti

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Gilt and Silvered Bronze Desk Clock and Thermometer Chinoiserie Style

19th century

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Antique Gilt and Silvered Bronze Desk Clock and Thermometer Chinoiserie Style

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Beautiful Antique French Mantel Clock with Tortoise Shell Veneer and Ormolu

19th century

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Beautiful Antique French Mantel Clock with Tortoise Shell Veneer and Ormolu

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Antique French Carriage Clock

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Several carriage clocks arrive with their original travel cases, proving that nineteenth-century travellers took their punctuality very seriously indeed.

19th century

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French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Bell Striking and Repeating and Alarm Gorge Case Carriage Clock

19th century

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Bell Striking and Repeating and Alarm Gorge Case Carriage Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Unusual Cased Carriage Clock 2 3/4 Inches High a Miniature Carriage Clock

19th century

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Unusual Cased Carriage Clock 2 3/4 Inches High a Miniature Carriage Clock

From Frank Craig Antiques

£450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Corinthian Capped Striking Carriage Clock

19th century

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Corinthian Capped Striking Carriage Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£775

3+ MONTHS AGO

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White Marble & Gilt French Antique Mantel Clock

19th century

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White Marble & Gilt French Antique Mantel Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£2,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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French Pink Marble & Ormolu Timepiece Clock

1900 - 1920

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French Pink Marble & Ormolu Timepiece Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£2,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique French Clock Dial

Dome Topped Mantel Clock by Jean Baptiste Delettrez

An Antique Strike Repeat Alarm Carriage Clock by Drocourt for E. White

French Ormolu Mantle Clock

19th Century French "Four Glass" Rouge Marble Mantel Clock

Comtoise Wall Clock, Small, Rare

Classic Parisian Boulle Mantel Clock with Rare Bracket

Antique Ormolu French Painted Mantel Clock on Stand Marti

Antique Gilt and Silvered Bronze Desk Clock and Thermometer Chinoiserie Style

Beautiful Antique French Mantel Clock with Tortoise Shell Veneer and Ormolu

Antique French Carriage Clock

French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock

Bell Striking and Repeating and Alarm Gorge Case Carriage Clock

Unusual Cased Carriage Clock 2 3/4 Inches High a Miniature Carriage Clock

Corinthian Capped Striking Carriage Clock

White Marble & Gilt French Antique Mantel Clock

French Pink Marble & Ormolu Timepiece Clock

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