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.

Four Glass French Mantle Clock Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Four Glass French Mantle Clock Circa 1900

From Frank Craig Antiques

£450

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Brass Carriage Clock

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£565

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Carriage Clock with Filigree Mask and Side Panels Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Carriage Clock with Filigree Mask and Side Panels Circa 1900

From Frank Craig Antiques

£460

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19th century

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19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£9,000

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A Gorgeous Small Antique French Repeating Carriage Clock

19th century

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A Gorgeous Small Antique French Repeating Carriage Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£3,500

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Fine Antique French Repeating Carriage Clock

19th century

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Fine Antique French Repeating Carriage Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£2,850

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Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function

19th century

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Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,850

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Excellent French Carriage Clock by Alfred Hollinge

19th century

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Excellent French Carriage Clock by Alfred Hollinge

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£4,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Good Quality French Carriage Clock

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£2,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Striking Carriage Clock in a Gorge Case

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,250

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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.

An Unusual Half-hour Sonnerie Striking, Quarter Repeating Carriage Clock with Alarm

19th century

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An Unusual Half-hour Sonnerie Striking, Quarter Repeating Carriage Clock with Alarm

From Chalfont Clocks

£3,250

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Antique Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Novelty Watch Desk Clock Barwise London

19th century

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Antique Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Novelty Watch Desk Clock Barwise London

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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French Comtoise Wall Clock

From Clockwise

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Good Eight Day Striking Carriage Clock Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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A Good Eight Day Striking Carriage Clock Circa 1900

From Frank Craig Antiques

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Superior Lyre Clock

From Masons Antiques

£2,450

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One Piece Engraved Repeating Carriage Clock

19th century

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One Piece Engraved Repeating Carriage Clock

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Enamelled Brass Clock

Four Glass French Mantle Clock Circa 1900

Antique Brass Carriage Clock

Carriage Clock with Filigree Mask and Side Panels Circa 1900

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

A Gorgeous Small Antique French Repeating Carriage Clock

Fine Antique French Repeating Carriage Clock

Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function

Excellent French Carriage Clock by Alfred Hollinge

Good Quality French Carriage Clock

Striking Carriage Clock in a Gorge Case

An Unusual Half-hour Sonnerie Striking, Quarter Repeating Carriage Clock with Alarm

Antique Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Novelty Watch Desk Clock Barwise London

French Comtoise Wall Clock

A Good Eight Day Striking Carriage Clock Circa 1900

Superior Lyre Clock

One Piece Engraved Repeating Carriage Clock

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