The Authentic Antique Carriage Clock

Antique carriage clocks are valuable pieces of the past

, which continuously stand the test of time. Aside from its durability, it possesses a timeless elegance and beauty that outshines that of other contemporary timepieces. It is expensive and its value continues to increase as it gets older.

There are numerous shops that sell antique carriage clocks, from antique shops, online stores, auctions, and even flea markets. Carriage clocks are still produced today by clockmakers. These modern-day carriage clocks still have the beauty and elegance that antique carriage clocks posses. How then, can we differentiate the antique carriage clock from the modern-day carriage clock? Here are the characteristics of the antique carriage clock that differentiates it from the modern-day carriage clock.

Antique carriage clocks could either be plain, engraved, or have decorated panels. Their cases are made with a brass frame. This brass frame can help in dating the clock, if the brass frame is a solid, one piece cast frame, it is pre 1850 because after that period, the brass frames were composed out of several pieces. The clock is protected by a leather encasement or a leather covered wood but unfortunately, it is uncommon to find the clocks with the leather still undamaged because time and frequent use decayed most of them.

Unlike the modern carriage clocks that make use of batteries or quartz, the antique carriage clocks are powered by a spring mechanism. It could only tell the time for eight days. After which, it needs to be rewound by a key so that it could accurately tell the time again. Because of its intricate spring mechanism, the antique carriage clock is more expensive than the modern version.

The carriage clock was first made by Abraham Louis Breget for Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798. After that, Breguet continued to make around 90 Carriage clocks. Other famous makers during that time are french makers Garnier, Drocourt, Jacot, Magraine, and english makers such a Vulliamy, Dent, McCabe, and Frodsham.

The carriage clock has a serial number typically located in the movement or dial. There are numerous sources of serial numbers that can often be attributed to certain clockmakers, which can assist in dating the clock.

These are some steps in checking the authenticity of an antique carriage clock. But the most important thing is to make sure that the clockwork of the clock is still working, or else you may spend much more in getting it fixed than the amount of purchase.

by: ghirly marie aquino

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