Love of Carriage Clocks Still Popular
The Carriage Clock is not a large clock but the unique characteristic of this clock is the handle on the top.
This allows the clock to be moved from place to place.
They were made from metal, normally brass.
Glass covered the front of the clock for extra protection.
A Little about the History of the Carriage Clock During the technological advancements of clock making in the 19th century, the fad turned towards the Carriage Clock.
It was a sign of being fashionable for the upper class to own a clock of this type.
They were a typical part of the luggage when traveling.
The mode of transportation by this time also included the train.
This was another bumpy means of transportation so the clock withstood traveling by this means as well.
Most of the Carriage Clocks made during this time had a leather case used for traveling.
Starting about the 1830s hundreds of these clocks were made and exported.
They ended up in all parts of the world.
The simple clock was a very well constructed clock with black hands and Roman numerals.
The face was white enamel which made it easy to tell time.
During this time the lighting was mostly candles so the use of the white enamel made the face of the clock very visible.
The Labor of Love The Carriage Clock is one of the best loved clocks of it's time.
The popularity of this clock has not waned.
Many people today have them on mantels or bookcases in their homes.
Only 30 or 40 years ago the original clocks were easy to find, but they have become a collector's item.
This has reduced the numbers dramatically.
There are replicas of the original Carriage Clock available and many are hard to discern from the real thing.
Many companies sell replicas of this clock exactly as it was from the early days.
The same Roman numerals and the white enamel face recall memories of days gone by.
This type is the most popular of the clocks.
It is called an Anglaise and was produced by the French who were trying to cater to the tastes of the English.
Today it is replicated due to the popularity it enjoyed in earlier years.
This allows the clock to be moved from place to place.
They were made from metal, normally brass.
Glass covered the front of the clock for extra protection.
A Little about the History of the Carriage Clock During the technological advancements of clock making in the 19th century, the fad turned towards the Carriage Clock.
It was a sign of being fashionable for the upper class to own a clock of this type.
They were a typical part of the luggage when traveling.
The mode of transportation by this time also included the train.
This was another bumpy means of transportation so the clock withstood traveling by this means as well.
Most of the Carriage Clocks made during this time had a leather case used for traveling.
Starting about the 1830s hundreds of these clocks were made and exported.
They ended up in all parts of the world.
The simple clock was a very well constructed clock with black hands and Roman numerals.
The face was white enamel which made it easy to tell time.
During this time the lighting was mostly candles so the use of the white enamel made the face of the clock very visible.
The Labor of Love The Carriage Clock is one of the best loved clocks of it's time.
The popularity of this clock has not waned.
Many people today have them on mantels or bookcases in their homes.
Only 30 or 40 years ago the original clocks were easy to find, but they have become a collector's item.
This has reduced the numbers dramatically.
There are replicas of the original Carriage Clock available and many are hard to discern from the real thing.
Many companies sell replicas of this clock exactly as it was from the early days.
The same Roman numerals and the white enamel face recall memories of days gone by.
This type is the most popular of the clocks.
It is called an Anglaise and was produced by the French who were trying to cater to the tastes of the English.
Today it is replicated due to the popularity it enjoyed in earlier years.
