What is a carriage clock?

A carriage clock is a portable spring-driven timepiece enclosed in a brass and glass case, originally designed for travellers during the nineteenth century. These clocks typically feature a folding handle on top and a lever escapement. Most examples run for eight days on a single wind and often include striking mechanisms that chime the hours or repeat the last hour on demand.

How do I wind an antique clock?

Antique mechanical clocks require a matching winding key inserted into the dial or rear movement plate to tension the mainspring. Care must be taken not to overwind the mechanism. Many nineteenth-century pieces utilise separate arbours for the timekeeping train and the striking train, meaning both sides need attention to keep the clock functional.

What is champleve enamel?

Champleve enamel is a decorative technique where cells or troughs are hollowed out directly into the brass or bronze metal surface. These recessed areas are then filled with coloured glass powder and fired. Once cooled, the surface is ground flush and polished, creating vibrant geometric or floral patterns that contrast against the surrounding metal frame.

Where were these clocks made?

The majority of these timepieces originate from Parisian workshops and London makers active throughout the Victorian period and the late nineteenth century. French firms specialised heavily in portable brass and enamel carriage clocks. English retailers and makers also retailed and produced similar brass timepieces, sometimes incorporating local carriage case designs or specific striking trains.

Home > Enamelled Brass Clock > Page 10

Enamelled Brass Clock

249 items · page 10 of 16

← Page 10 of 16 →

An enamelled brass clock brings together heavy cast metal and colourful fired decoration, offering timepieces built to dominate a mantel or travel in a leather case.

19th century

Save

19th Century French Carriage Clock by Lamy & Lacroix, of Mores, Near Paris. C.1860

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£1,550

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Antique Edwardian Quality Miniature Brass Carriage Clock by J C Vickery, London

1900 - 1920

Save

Antique Edwardian Quality Miniature Brass Carriage Clock by J C Vickery, London

From London City Antiques

£895

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

A Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Enamel French Mantel Clock Circa 1870

19th century

Save

A Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Enamel French Mantel Clock Circa 1870

From Bushells Antiques

£2,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

19th century

Save

Enamelled Carriage Clock

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Attractive Gilt Carriage Clock with Case

19th century

Save

Attractive Gilt Carriage Clock with Case

From Its About Time

£700

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Fine Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock ~ Cupid

19th century

Save

Fine Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock ~ Cupid

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£4,150

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

19th century

Save

French Repeater Carriage Clock

From Midwinter Antiques

£1,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

Save

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

From London City Antiques

£685

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

1900 - 1920

Save

Subminiature Carriage Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£1,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

19th century

Save

French Gilded Carriage Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£775

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Listings feature Victorian and twentieth-century pieces, spanning 1860 to 1950, with materials including champleve enamel, gilt bronze, marble, and ebonised wood.

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

19th century

Save

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

From Bushells Antiques

£3,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

1900 - 1920

Save

A Really Superb Carriage Clock

From Masons Antiques

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

19th century

Save

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator

From Chalfont Clocks

£9,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

19th century

Save

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

From London City Antiques

£625

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

19th century

Save

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

From London City Antiques

£625

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

19th century

Save

Rare French Carriage Clock

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£700

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

← 1 ... 8 9 10 11 12 ... 16 →

Enamelled Brass Clock

19th Century French Carriage Clock by Lamy & Lacroix, of Mores, Near Paris. C.1860

Antique Edwardian Quality Miniature Brass Carriage Clock by J C Vickery, London

A Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Enamel French Mantel Clock Circa 1870

Enamelled Carriage Clock

Attractive Gilt Carriage Clock with Case

Fine Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock ~ Cupid

French Repeater Carriage Clock

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

Subminiature Carriage Clock

French Gilded Carriage Clock

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

A Really Superb Carriage Clock

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

Rare French Carriage Clock

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories