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.

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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

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

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

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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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Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

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Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£565

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Four Glass French Mantel Clock Circa 1890

19th century

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Four Glass French Mantel Clock Circa 1890

From Frank Craig Antiques

£550

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Enamelled Brass Clock

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

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

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

Four Glass French Mantel Clock Circa 1890

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