How do you wind a carriage clock?

Most models utilise a key inserted into arbors located on the underside or backplate of the movement. Care must be taken not to overwind the mainspring. Some variations feature a butterfly key permanently attached to the movement, allowing winding without a separate tool.

What is a striking carriage clock?

A striking mechanism causes the clock to automatically sound the hours and half-hours on a small internal bell or gong. This acoustic feature served as a functional alarm or time signal in domestic settings. Many striking movements also include a silent lever or a repeating button for added versatility.

Why do some have travel cases?

Original leather outer cases, often called travelling cases with sliding viewing windows, protected the delicate brass and gilt finish during transit. They preserve the surface condition and indicate that the timepiece travelled with its owner. Finding a piece with its original fitted case is uncommon and sought after by collectors.

How do you date a carriage clock?

Dating relies on stylistic clues such as case shape, dial decoration, escapement type, and maker signatures recorded in movement archives. Plain gorge cases often point to the mid-nineteenth century, while more ornate engraved examples frequently align with later decades. Serial numbers stamped on the backplate can also help narrow down the production period.

Home > Victorian French Carriage Clock > Page 5

Victorian French Carriage Clock

228 items · page 5 of 15

← Page 5 of 15 →

These robust and portable timepieces combine fine continental movement with polished brass and glass cases.

Gontard & Bolviller Paris: One-piece Carriage Clock with Exceptional Platform Escapement

19th century

Save

Gontard & Bolviller Paris: One-piece Carriage Clock with Exceptional Platform Escapement

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£4,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

19th century

Save

Paul Garnier: A Series I Carriage Clock

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£4,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

Save

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£475

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

1900 - 1920

Save

Small Timepiece Four Glass Mantel Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£725

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

A Rare One Year Duration French Gilt Brass Four-glass Mantel Timepiece, Circa 1880.

19th century

Save

A Rare One Year Duration French Gilt Brass Four-glass Mantel Timepiece, Circa 1880.

From FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

£4,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Elegant Quality Antique Victorian Miniature Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

Save

Elegant Quality Antique Victorian Miniature Brass Carriage Clock

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Carriage Clock Eight Day Striking Circa 1890

19th century

Save

Carriage Clock Eight Day Striking Circa 1890

From Frank Craig Antiques

£490

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

Save

Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£785

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

French Repeater Carriage Clock Fully Restored Stunning Case with Enamel 1890s

19th century

Save

French Repeater Carriage Clock Fully Restored Stunning Case with Enamel 1890s

From Arundel Clocks

£1,295

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

French Repeating Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1880s

19th century

Save

French Repeating Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1880s

From Arundel Clocks

£1,295

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Listings span the nineteenth century, incorporating brass, gilt brass, enamel, porcelain, and leather materials across various French and English workshops.

Fine Quality Antique Carriage Clock by Mappin and Webb

1900 - 1920

Save

Fine Quality Antique Carriage Clock by Mappin and Webb

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

French Gilt Brass Gorge Case Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

19th century

Save

French Gilt Brass Gorge Case Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£1,380

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Quality Antique Victorian French Brass Carriage Clock

19th century

Save

Quality Antique Victorian French Brass Carriage Clock

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£475

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

French Carriage Clock Rare Bronze Panels Fully Restored 1890

19th century

Save

French Carriage Clock Rare Bronze Panels Fully Restored 1890

From Arundel Clocks

£3,995

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

French Repeater Carriage Clock with Stunning Enamel Panels 1890 Fully Restored

19th century

Save

French Repeater Carriage Clock with Stunning Enamel Panels 1890 Fully Restored

From Arundel Clocks

£2,895

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Brass Striking Carriage Clock

19th century

Save

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Brass Striking Carriage Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£895

3+ MONTHS AGO

clocks

← 1 ... 3 4 5 6 7 ... 15 →

Victorian French Carriage Clock

Gontard & Bolviller Paris: One-piece Carriage Clock with Exceptional Platform Escapement

Paul Garnier: A Series I Carriage Clock

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

Small Timepiece Four Glass Mantel Clock

A Rare One Year Duration French Gilt Brass Four-glass Mantel Timepiece, Circa 1880.

Elegant Quality Antique Victorian Miniature Brass Carriage Clock

Carriage Clock Eight Day Striking Circa 1890

Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Brass Carriage Clock

French Repeater Carriage Clock Fully Restored Stunning Case with Enamel 1890s

French Repeating Carriage Clock Fully Restored 1880s

Fine Quality Antique Carriage Clock by Mappin and Webb

French Gilt Brass Gorge Case Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

Quality Antique Victorian French Brass Carriage Clock

French Carriage Clock Rare Bronze Panels Fully Restored 1890

French Repeater Carriage Clock with Stunning Enamel Panels 1890 Fully Restored

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian French Brass Striking Carriage Clock

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories