Carriage clocks (Topical Term)

Work cat.: Allix, C. Carriage clocks, 1974: p. iv (portable timekeeper designed for use on a journey; small balance-controlled clock housed in a rectangular brass-and-glass case with top carrying handle and with an outer travelling box covered in real or imitation morocco leather) p. 37 (French: pendules de voyage)

Fanelli, J. A century of fine carriage clocks, c1987.

AAT online, June 29, 2006 (carriage clocks; small, portable clocks introduced in the 16th century for use when traveling; usually set in a brass, rectangular case with glass-paneled sides and having a hinged handle on top)

Grove art online, June 29, 2006: under Clocks and watches (carriage clock)