A gilt-metal or brass travelling clock made in France, Germany or Switzerland from c. 1780 until c. 1820. Of several types, they preceded the classic pendules de voyage of the later 19th century, and often had complicated repeating work as well as alarms. Their popularity during the Napoleonic wars probably earned them their name, and many of the cases were decorated in high relief with laurel wreaths or trophies of arms. Leather cases were originally supplied with these clocks.