What is an antique carriage clock?

A carriage clock is a portable spring-driven timepiece fitted with a carrying handle and glass panels on all sides. They were originally built for travel in horse-drawn carriages. Inside, a platform escapement regulates the movement, allowing the mechanism to keep time despite motion. Most examples sit in brass or gilt bronze frames.

How do eight day movements work?

An eight-day movement utilises a mainspring wound with a key that requires tensioning approximately once a week. This setup provides a reliable power reserve for domestic and travel clocks. Gear trains distribute this power through the escapement to drive the hands and any additional striking or alarm complications.

Where were these desk clocks made?

Many of these pieces originated in French workshops, particularly in Paris, during the nineteenth century. Makers exported quantities of carriage and mantel clocks to the British market. British makers and retailers also produced and cased timepieces, utilising domestic woods like mahogany and silver hallmarks for London and provincial standards.

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An antique horology desk timepiece brings precision mechanical movement to a tabletop, offering heavy brass frames and enamel dials.

French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc

19th century

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French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£1,350

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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

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A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

19th century

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A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

From Bushells Antiques

£3,750

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Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock (France, C. 1905)

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock (France, C. 1905)

From Worboys Antiques

£590

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19th century

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W&h Mahogany & Brass Bracket Clock

From LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

£895

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19th century

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Lantern Clock

From Midwinter Antiques

£1,950

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19th century

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A Stunning Late 19th Century French Giant Carriage Clock with Compass, Thermometer and Original Travelling Case

From Gutlin Clocks

£2,500

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Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Mantel Clock by John Bennett Cheapside London

19th century

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Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Mantel Clock by John Bennett Cheapside London

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£795

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Limoges Enamel French Miniature Carriage Clock 1890

19th century

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Limoges Enamel French Miniature Carriage Clock 1890

From Arundel Clocks

£2,550

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Quarter Striking Twin Fusee Lantern Clock

19th century

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Quarter Striking Twin Fusee Lantern Clock

From Chalfont Clocks

£4,950

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Listings feature carriage clocks, mantel clocks, and pocket watches spanning the Victorian, Edwardian, and Regency periods in brass, glass, and mahogany.

Clerke, Royal Exchange, London
a Delépine Carriage Clock with English Case

19th century

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Clerke, Royal Exchange, London a Delépine Carriage Clock with English Case

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£4,200

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Oval Carriage Clock Attributed to Drocourt

19th century

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Oval Carriage Clock Attributed to Drocourt

From Its About Time

£2,200

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A Small Rosewood Timepiece ‘English Five Glass' Library Clock

19th century

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A Small Rosewood Timepiece ‘English Five Glass' Library Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£7,950

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19th century

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French Officers Clock.

From Masons Antiques

£895

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Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

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Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£475

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Paul Garnier: An Early Pendules Portative Exhibition Clock

19th century

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Paul Garnier: An Early Pendules Portative Exhibition Clock

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£4,800

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Antique Horology Desk Timepiece

French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc

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

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock (France, C. 1905)

W&h Mahogany & Brass Bracket Clock

Lantern Clock

A Stunning Late 19th Century French Giant Carriage Clock with Compass, Thermometer and Original Travelling Case

Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Mantel Clock by John Bennett Cheapside London

Limoges Enamel French Miniature Carriage Clock 1890

Quarter Striking Twin Fusee Lantern Clock

Clerke, Royal Exchange, London a Delépine Carriage Clock with English Case

Oval Carriage Clock Attributed to Drocourt

A Small Rosewood Timepiece ‘English Five Glass' Library Clock

French Officers Clock.

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

Paul Garnier: An Early Pendules Portative Exhibition Clock

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