Lenzkirch regulator wall clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1880
This Lenzkirch regulator is a wall-mounted clock, dated by the source to circa 1880. The long case is constructed from softwood veneered in walnut, featuring partial black-painted surfaces.
The front door is curved and fitted with three glass panels, providing visibility of the pendulum and internal components. The case is finished with applied pilasters and turned decorative elements. The clock is powered by an eight-day movement with a weight-driven mechanism and a long pendulum, both housed within the primary case. The movement is signed "Lenzkirch" on the back plate, where the movement number is also located.
The overall dimensions are 105 cm in height, 34 cm in width, and 14 cm in depth. The object is presented in a used condition with observed signs of age and wear.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1880
- Type
- Wall regulator clock
- Maker
- Lenzkirch
- Markings
- Signed on back plate
- Materials
- Softwood, walnut veneer
- Movement type
- 8-day weight-driven
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Case dimensions
- 105 cm x 34 cm x 14 cm
- Maker / attribution
- Lenzkirch
Design
- Visible features
- • The dial displays Roman numerals and is surrounded by a metallic bezel. • The pendulum consists of a brass disc suspended by a thin rod visible through the glass front. • A single cylindrical weight is suspended inside the case lower section.
- Movement and Timekeeping
- The clock is operated by an eight-day movement manufactured by the Lenzkirch firm. It utilizes a long pendulum to govern the rhythm of the timekeeping mechanism. The movement is mounted within the case, and identifying marks are found on the back plate. These marks consist of the manufacturer's name, "Lenzkirch," and a specific movement number, which serves as a record of the assembly or production series for this particular unit.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction house describes the clock as being in a good used condition. The physical state of the object exhibits signs associated with its age and use, although no specific damage or restoration is itemized in the description. The timekeeping mechanism is reported to be in a good working condition. The attribution of the clock to the Lenzkirch workshop is based on the hallmarks present on the back plate of the movement. The dating to around 1880 is provided by the auction house in their catalogue entry for the lot.
- Case Construction and Design
- The wall clock features a long case design constructed primarily from softwood, which has been finished with a walnut veneer. The visual aesthetic includes areas finished in black, providing a contrast to the wood grain. The front-facing door is characterized by its curved work and is glazed with three distinct glass panels, which allow for a view of the internal pendulum and the weight-driven mechanism. The design incorporates architectural-style details, including applied pilasters along the vertical frame and turned elements at the terminal points. The upper section of the case is finished with a curved, profiled finial that caps the hood of the clock. These elements collectively support the proportions and mounting structure of the regulator case.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact year of manufacture is not specified beyond 'around 1880'.
- Research required: The internal movement condition is described only as 'good working condition' without internal mechanical evaluation.