Carriage Clocks

 A carriage clock is a small, spring-driven clock, designed for travelling, developed in the early 19th century in Austria.  The case, usually plain or gilt-brass but finishes do vary, is rectangular with a carrying handle and often set with glass or more rarely enamel or porcelain panels.  A feature of carriage clocks is the platform escapement, sometimes visible through a glazed aperture on the top of the case.  Carriage clocks look great on mantel tops and with modern Swiss lever escapement are very accurate.