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.

French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880

19th century

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French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880

From Arundel Clocks

£2,050

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Rare French Carriage Clock for the Market in China Sweep Seconds

19th century

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Rare French Carriage Clock for the Market in China Sweep Seconds

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£3,200

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French Carriage Clock Rare Delft Enamel Dial 1900

19th century

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French Carriage Clock Rare Delft Enamel Dial 1900

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£750

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19th century

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French Repaeting Carriage Clock Stunning Dial 1880

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£2,200

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French Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock 1890

19th century

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French Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock 1890

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£3,850

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French Striking Carriage Clock by Henry Jacob 1880

19th century

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French Striking Carriage Clock by Henry Jacob 1880

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£850

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French Repeater Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1880

19th century

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French Repeater Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1880

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£850

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19th century

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French Enamel Carriage Clock 1890s

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£2,750

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French Repeater Carriage Clock Enamel Paintings Fully Restored 1890s

19th century

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French Repeater Carriage Clock Enamel Paintings Fully Restored 1890s

From Arundel Clocks

£2,550

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A Fine Small French Four Glass Mantel Clock by Tiffany

19th century

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A Fine Small French Four Glass Mantel Clock by Tiffany

From The Antique Clock Co.

£3,650

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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.

19th century

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French Striking Clock

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£450

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Miniature Gilt & Champlevé Enamel Strut Easel Clock Swiss Made

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£725

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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

19th century

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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£2,450

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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

£545

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Antique Victorian Miniature French Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

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Antique Victorian Miniature French Brass Carriage Clock

From London City Antiques

£745

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Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£575

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Enamelled Brass Clock

French Five Minute Repeater Carriage Clock 1880

Rare French Carriage Clock for the Market in China Sweep Seconds

French Carriage Clock Rare Delft Enamel Dial 1900

French Repaeting Carriage Clock Stunning Dial 1880

French Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock 1890

French Striking Carriage Clock by Henry Jacob 1880

French Repeater Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1880

French Enamel Carriage Clock 1890s

French Repeater Carriage Clock Enamel Paintings Fully Restored 1890s

A Fine Small French Four Glass Mantel Clock by Tiffany

French Striking Clock

Antique Miniature Gilt & Champlevé Enamel Strut Easel Clock Swiss Made

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

Antique Victorian Miniature French Brass Carriage Clock

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

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