carriage clock

British  

noun

1. a portable clock, usually in a rectangular case with a handle on the top, of a type originally used by travellers

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Example Sentences

A carriage clock presented as a gift by Florence Nightingale is to be auctioned in aid of a hospice.

From BBC

They have to do something with themselves, too, once the time for that carriage clock rolls around.

From The Guardian

As with those other giants, we have to hope that Sir Daniel will soon feel the need to hand back the carriage clock, hang up the golf clubs and resume his vocation.

From The Guardian

It's a pretty short tenure compared to the old days when people secured a job after leaving school or university and then stayed there until they collected their golden carriage clock.

From BBC

Howe has been tipped to ruin his career at some point with either the England job or taking over from Arsene Wenger when the old boy eventually takes his carriage clock.

From The Guardian