Regulator Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1890
This longcase regulator clock dates to the late 19th century, with an attributed date of circa 1890 in Australia. The clock features a central mechanism housed in a cylindrical case, which is fronted by glass to expose the internal movement and dial.
This cylindrical component rests upon a trunk constructed from four wooden columns, featuring glass panels on the front, back, and sides to reveal the pendulum. The circular dial assembly includes a wooden frame decorated with carved scrollwork. The dial configuration utilizes enamel chapter rings, presenting Arabic numerals for the minute track and Roman numerals for the hours. The entire structure measures 227 cm in height, 50 cm in width, and 76 cm in length.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1890
- Type
- Longcase regulator clock
- Country
- Australia
- Dimensions
- 76 cm (Length), 50 cm (Width), 227 cm (Height)
- Dial details
- Enamel chapter rings for minutes (arabic) and hours (roman)
- Place recorded
- Australia
- Construction theory
- Possible importation of escapement
- Registration number
- ST 19123
Design
- Visible features
- • Enamel chapter rings showing Arabic and Roman numerals • Four wooden columns forming the trunk section • Central cylindrical housing for the mechanism • Pendulum visible within the glazed trunk
- Origins and Acquisition
- The clock is attributed to Australian manufacture during the late 19th century, specifically dating to circa 1890. The object entered the institutional collection through a loan followed by a bequest from Mr. John Askew, recorded on 6 December 1929.
- Case Construction and Design
- The clock is housed in a distinct structural arrangement centered around a cylindrical case. This section is fitted with glass at one end, which provides an unobstructed view of the internal mechanism and the dial face. The support system for this cylindrical housing consists of a trunk featuring four wooden columns. The sides, front, and back of this trunk are glazed, allowing for visibility of the pendulum assembly within the clock body. The dial is held by a circular wooden frame, which is embellished with carved scroll motifs at its base.
- Dial and Timekeeping Display
- The display is composed of enamel chapter rings that distinguish between different units of time. Minutes are marked using Arabic numerals on the outer ring, while hours are indicated via Roman numerals on a smaller, secondary ring located within the main assembly. The dial is positioned within a circular wooden frame, allowing the underlying mechanical components to remain visible to the viewer through the glass front. The arrangement of the numerals and the integration of the escapement and timekeeping elements within the central housing define the regulator function of the piece.
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: Possible non-Australian origin for the escapement mechanism
- Research required: Unverified original construction or assembly date beyond the circa 1890 attribution