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Travelling Clocks were being made as early as the 15th century. The Carriage Clock is a more refined, sophisticated version of the Travelling Clock.

Abraham Louis Breguet is said to have been the inventor of the Carriage Clock. Typically, these clocks usually took the form of a metal framed case, glazed on all four sides, and with a carrying handle at the top. For his highest quality Carriage Clocks, however, Breguet used a case of individual design consisting of a round topped, 'hump-back' case, with silver chains at the top for carrying. The firm of Breguet made these carriage clocks between about 1812 and 1830.

Carriage Clocks showcased an interesting time in horology. It was a time that the wealthy were travelling more, and wanting to know the time, but before the appearance of wristwatches. The popularity lasted from 1798 to about 1930.

Carriage Clocks were really a sign of status when they were popular. They were specially made for the upper class, who were the only ones who could afford to travel often, and to take such luxuries with them.

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