What is an engraved brass table clock?

An engraved brass table clock is a portable or stationary timekeeper housed in a brass case decorated with surface incisions. These clocks take forms such as carriage clocks, lantern clocks, and library clocks. They rely on mechanical movements, including fusee and spring-driven mechanisms, and date from the seventeenth century through to the twentieth century.

How do I wind an antique carriage clock?

Winding requires a matching key inserted into the winding squares located on the backplate or dial plate of the movement. Care must be taken not to over-wind the mainspring. Many antique carriage clocks are eight-day timepieces, meaning they require attention roughly once a week to maintain continuous operation.

Where were these clocks placed?

These clocks were designed for placement on desks, tables, brackets, and mantelpieces in domestic rooms and studies. Their portable nature allowed owners to move them between rooms as needed. Carriage clocks were originally built for travel, while heavy lantern clocks and library clocks remained stationary on wooden furniture.

How do I tell a French carriage clock from an English one?

French carriage clocks frequently feature exposed platform escapements visible through glass panels and often utilise gilt brass framing. English table clocks more commonly appear as fusee timepieces within wooden cases or brass lantern formats. Examining the internal movement plates and signature styles helps identify the regional origin of the piece.

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An engraved brass table clock brings mechanical precision and fine metalwork together, forming a functional centrepiece for a desk or mantel.

Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece by Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed by Hunt and Roskell.

19th century

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Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece by Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed by Hunt and Roskell.

From Chalfont Clocks

£8,550

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Charles Frodsham & Holingue Frères: A Giant Carriage Clock

19th century

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Charles Frodsham & Holingue Frères: A Giant Carriage Clock

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£8,500

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1940 - 1960

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A 'Just' Book of hours Clock

From Chalfont Clocks

£1,850

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Antique Mahogany Double Fusee Mantel Clock by Budgen Croydon Engraved Movement

19th century

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Antique Mahogany Double Fusee Mantel Clock by Budgen Croydon Engraved Movement

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,200

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19th century

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Antique Bracket Clock.

From Deva Antiques

£585

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Drocourt & Holingue: A Giant Gorge Carriage Clock

19th century

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Drocourt & Holingue: A Giant Gorge Carriage Clock

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£5,500

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19th century

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Tiffany Engraved Gilt Carriage Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£1,580

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Antique Single Fusee Library / Table Clock with Rare Year Going / Running Movement

19th century

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Antique Single Fusee Library / Table Clock with Rare Year Going / Running Movement

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£9,500

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19th century

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Famous Maker Frodsham&baker London

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£950

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17th century

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William Clement of Totnes Lantern Clock. circa Late 17th Century.

From M. C. Taylor

£5,500

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Listings feature brass table clocks spanning the 17th century, Victorian period, and Edwardian era, constructed with materials including mahogany, glass, and gilt brass.

A Small Rosewood Timepiece ‘English Five Glass' Library Clock

19th century

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A Small Rosewood Timepiece ‘English Five Glass' Library Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£7,950

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Quarter Striking Two Bell Brass Lantern Clock by Peerless (Mathias Bauerle)

1900 - 1920

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Quarter Striking Two Bell Brass Lantern Clock by Peerless (Mathias Bauerle)

From Heydays Antiques

£1,350

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French Striking Carriage Clock Rare Inset Panels 1870s

19th century

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French Striking Carriage Clock Rare Inset Panels 1870s

From Arundel Clocks

£8,000

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French Engraved Miniature Carriage Clock 1890s

19th century

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French Engraved Miniature Carriage Clock 1890s

From Arundel Clocks

£1,500

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L Epee Repeating Carriage Clock Engraved Mask Dial

1940 - 1960

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L Epee Repeating Carriage Clock Engraved Mask Dial

From Arundel Clocks

£1,950

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Large French Repeating Carriage Clock Fully Restored

19th century

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Large French Repeating Carriage Clock Fully Restored

From Arundel Clocks

£2,695

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Engraved Brass Table Clock

Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece by Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed by Hunt and Roskell.

Charles Frodsham & Holingue Frères: A Giant Carriage Clock

A 'Just' Book of hours Clock

Antique Mahogany Double Fusee Mantel Clock by Budgen Croydon Engraved Movement

Antique Bracket Clock.

Drocourt & Holingue: A Giant Gorge Carriage Clock

Tiffany Engraved Gilt Carriage Clock

Antique Single Fusee Library / Table Clock with Rare Year Going / Running Movement

Famous Maker Frodsham&baker London

William Clement of Totnes Lantern Clock. circa Late 17th Century.

A Small Rosewood Timepiece ‘English Five Glass' Library Clock

Quarter Striking Two Bell Brass Lantern Clock by Peerless (Mathias Bauerle)

French Striking Carriage Clock Rare Inset Panels 1870s

French Engraved Miniature Carriage Clock 1890s

L Epee Repeating Carriage Clock Engraved Mask Dial

Large French Repeating Carriage Clock Fully Restored

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