What is a carriage clock?

A carriage clock is a portable mechanical timepiece with a built-in handle, designed for travellers in the nineteenth century. They rely on spring movements rather than pendulums. Most examples feature glass panels on all four sides to expose the internal escapement and gear train. They sit on heavy brass bases and often include striking mechanisms.

How do I wind a vintage clock?

Winding requires a matching winding key inserted into the arbours on the dial or backplate. Turn the key gently until resistance signals the mainspring is fully tensioned. Avoid over-winding, which can snap older steel springs. Many nineteenth-century movements require weekly winding to maintain accurate timekeeping.

How do I date a brass clock?

Dating relies on stylistic clues, case construction methods and maker signatures stamped on the movement backplate. Victorian and Edwardian pieces often exhibit distinct handle designs and escapement types. Lever escapements generally point to later nineteenth or early twentieth-century production, whereas older cylinder platforms appear in mid-nineteenth-century items.

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A brass and enamel clock brings together polished metalwork and vibrant glazed panels, offering a reliable timepiece suited to any mantel.

19th century

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Rare Giant Oval 4 Glass

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£950

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Fine Early E.j.dent - Paul Garnier Carriage Clock.

19th century

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Fine Early E.j.dent - Paul Garnier Carriage Clock.

From Its About Time

£3,650

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19th century

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Repeating Carriage Clock, Circa 1890

From Frank Craig Antiques

£950

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19th century

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French Enamel Repeating Carriage Clock

From Arundel Clocks

£2,750

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French Bow Fronted Enamel Crystal Regulator 1890s

19th century

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French Bow Fronted Enamel Crystal Regulator 1890s

From Arundel Clocks

£2,250

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Alfred Drocourt Rare Giant Repeating Carriage Clock Fully Restored

19th century

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Alfred Drocourt Rare Giant Repeating Carriage Clock Fully Restored

From Arundel Clocks

£10,250

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Joseph Soldano: French Carriage Clock in 'Gorge' Case, C.1870-80

19th century

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Joseph Soldano: French Carriage Clock in 'Gorge' Case, C.1870-80

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£1,450

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19th century

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Marble and Gilt Portico Clock

From Masons Antiques

£950

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19th century

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French Enamel Carriage Clock

From Arundel Clocks

£495

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French Carriage Clock for the Turkish Market

19th century

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French Carriage Clock for the Turkish Market

From Arundel Clocks

£495

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Travel cases included with antique carriage clocks reveal that nineteenth-century owners transported their heavy brass timekeepers with surprising frequency.

French Repeating Carriage Clock Movement Fully Restored

19th century

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French Repeating Carriage Clock Movement Fully Restored

From Arundel Clocks

£1,200

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French Repeating Carriage Clock in Amazing Condition a Vary Rare Case Style

1900 - 1920

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French Repeating Carriage Clock in Amazing Condition a Vary Rare Case Style

From Arundel Clocks

£3,695

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French Four Glass Regulator Mantle Clock with the Moon-phase Dial

19th century

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French Four Glass Regulator Mantle Clock with the Moon-phase Dial

From Arundel Clocks

£4,750

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French Four Glass Regulator Mantle Clock Bow Fronted Enamel Inlay

19th century

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French Four Glass Regulator Mantle Clock Bow Fronted Enamel Inlay

From Arundel Clocks

£2,150

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Swiss Eight Day Carriage Clock with Alarm in Original Leather Case.

1900 - 1920

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Swiss Eight Day Carriage Clock with Alarm in Original Leather Case.

From Jane Short Antiques

£575

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19th century

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French Onyx and Champleve Clock Set Circa 1880

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Brass and Enamel Clock

Rare Giant Oval 4 Glass

Fine Early E.j.dent - Paul Garnier Carriage Clock.

Repeating Carriage Clock, Circa 1890

French Enamel Repeating Carriage Clock

French Bow Fronted Enamel Crystal Regulator 1890s

Alfred Drocourt Rare Giant Repeating Carriage Clock Fully Restored

Joseph Soldano: French Carriage Clock in 'Gorge' Case, C.1870-80

Marble and Gilt Portico Clock

French Enamel Carriage Clock

French Carriage Clock for the Turkish Market

French Repeating Carriage Clock Movement Fully Restored

French Repeating Carriage Clock in Amazing Condition a Vary Rare Case Style

French Four Glass Regulator Mantle Clock with the Moon-phase Dial

French Four Glass Regulator Mantle Clock Bow Fronted Enamel Inlay

Swiss Eight Day Carriage Clock with Alarm in Original Leather Case.

French Onyx and Champleve Clock Set Circa 1880

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