How to tell Carriage clocks from other clocks

The carriage clock is shaped rectangularly and is of a medium size for a household clock. Originally the carriage clock was made for traveling in the 19th century. People would travel by carriage in that time. Carriage clocks was in vogue during the mid 1860s.

More than just travel clocks, carriage clocks became typical wedding gifts for special occasions. Although carriage clocks were meant to be travel clocks in their day, they were larger than most travel clocks since they were made with spring driven innards.

Find these common characteristics of carriage clocks

The clock case: usually carriage clocks are housed in polished brass or other shiny metal.
The clock face: look for a glass cover with the hands the foreground to a porcelain background to give time a sharp contrast.
Clock’s porcelain: usually intricately designed and white in color so that its clearly seen.
The Large Handle: on the top of the clock should be a big handle to make it easy to carry while traveling inside a carriage.
The Design of the carriage clock: Look for clean lines that have delicate features like a inlaid scroll, metal foliage or an stamped enamel, porcelain or gemstones.
Chimes of the Carriage clock: almost all carriage clocks chime to mark the hour. Some can play a range of notes or chords.
The Charm of Antique carriage clocks: With a rich history behind them, carriage clocks are great decorative pieces in homes, especially those with an antique feel. The carriage clock looks great on a mantle or above the fireplace.

Carriage Clocks Today: Traditional Design with Modern Day Movement

Current day carriage clocks use quartz movements to tell the time instead of the traditional spring driven mechanics. Today, the convenience and affordable cost of quartz has become popular in carriage clocks. For some, the beauty and elegance of a spring driven clock is meant to be displayed. Carriage clocks can be split open to reveal the inner workings of the clock.