All old clocks are fascinating, but this site is primarily concerned with carriage clocks, whose golden age was the second half of the nineteenth century, and they were predominantly made in France. At the top end, some carriage clocks are museum pieces and are eye-wateringly expensive. At the entry level you can buy a basic French clock for quite a modest sum, and most of them are simple standard timepieces. A carriage clock is efficient and reliable when cleaned, serviced and oiled. They are also affordable and decorative. In a way, this site is not for the serious and knowledgable collector searching for a rare Paul Garnier, but for ordinary people, like me, who are curious and happy with a simple but fine-quality antique clock – although admittedly I do like the more special ones too.

Caring for your carriage clock

If you own a carriage clock, you will want the best from it, and there is a simple guide to looking after them here. If yours has a problem, get in touch and I’ll try to help: I have serviced lots of them.

Carriage Clocks for sale

I usually have a number of carriage clocks for sale, and they make wonderful presents: the young, the old, the decluttered and the minimalist will all be grateful. You can see them here. If you have one for sale please get in touch, as I am always looking to buy as well.

History of Carriage Clocks

A look at the nineteenth century and carriage clocks  can be found here.