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What were carriage clocks used for?

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What were carriage clocks used for?
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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Victorian Gilded Carriage Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Gorge case carriage clock. Victorian carriage clock in a finely gilded gorge case
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20th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Brass

French Carriage Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Adorable French Carriage clock w/ original case & personal provenance. Brass Case
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20th Century Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Victorian Gilded Striking Carriage Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian gilded striking carriage clock Victorian carriage clock in a fine gilded case standing
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Quality Brass Carriage Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality brass carriage clock having a quality brass carriage clock with bevelled
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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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 8 day
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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