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What were carriage clocks used for?
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Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Shop for Carriage Clocks on 1stDibs
Victorian Gilded Carriage Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Gorge case carriage clock.
Victorian carriage clock in a finely gilded gorge case, standing on a raised base with pad feet.
Category
20th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Carriage Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Adorable French Carriage clock w/ original case & personal provenance.
Category
20th Century Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$1,250
Antique Brass Carriage Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique brass carriage clock, dating to the Edwardian era, having a quality brass case, 8 day French movement.
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Victorian Gilded Striking Carriage Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian gilded striking carriage clock
Victorian carriage clock in a fine gilded case standing on a raised base with dentil moulding and resting on outswept pad feet, reeded pil...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock with the original leather travelling case, having a quality brass carriage clock with an eight day French movement, bevelled edge, glas...
Category
Antique 19th Century Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock having a quality brass carriage clock with an eight day French movement, bevelled edge, glass panels and a shaped carrying handle to th...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
