Vienna, first half of the 19th century
6 in
Small Silver Carriage Clock “Detter”
Carriage Clocks
The development of the carriage clock began with the invention of the spring drive. The spring, a spiral-shaped metal band, is tightened by winding the clock and thus becomes the energy storage. This enabled the construction of more compact and above all transportable mechanical clocks. Lilly’s Art has a focus on Viennese carriage clocks, especially those of the 18th century and the Empire style. Viennese carriage clocks have elegant cases, which are in most cases out of engine turned fire-gilt bronze (ormolu). Despite the small dimensions of the movements they are often equipped with the complex Viennese grande sonnerie and an alarm.
Baroque Carriage Clock with Alarm
Vienna, second half of the 18th century
7½ in
Carriage Clock with Stand “Joh: Seitz in Linz”
Linz, first quarter of the 19th century
7 in
Carriage Clock “Lyra”
Vienna, first quarter of the 19th century
9 in
Carriage Clock “Birdcage” „Lehrner in Kaschau 1825“
Kosice/Slovakia, 1825
9 in
Carriage Clock with Lions
Vienna, first quarter of the 19th century
7½ in
Carriage Clock „M. Heider 1827“
Vienna, 1827
2¼ in
Courtly Carriage Clock
Vienna, second quarter of the 19th century
8½ in
Carriage Clock with Alarm
Vienna, middle of the 18th century
6¾ in
