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How does a carriage clock work?
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Carriage clocks are spring-driven clocks; the spring has to be rewound every eight days for accuracy. The distinguishing feature of a carriage clock is platform escapement. It uses balance and spring for timekeeping.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
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Silver and Gold Carriage Clock
By Charles and Richard Comyns
Located in New York, NY
English carriage clock with distinctive machine-tooled striped pattern in hallmarked silver and 18
Category
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique French Sevres Gold Bronze Carriage Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a wonderful little carriage clock that strikes and has an alarm.
It was made by James
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Enameled Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
carriage clock a sumptuous, luxurious feel. With a timeless design, the clock could be used within a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Stunning antique Edwardian quality miniature carriage clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning antique Edwardian quality miniature carriage clock having a quality brass case with
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Swiss Made French Bronze Horse Carriage Clock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French rectangular weathered bronze horse carriage or "officers' clock" with handle
Category
Antique 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Rare French Drum Carriage Clock with Unusual Escapement
Located in Greenlawn, NY
Rare French Drum Carriage Clock with Unusual Escapement. F333
RED, No.25.
The nickel drum
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
