Victorian mahogany cased Vienna regulator wall clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th century
The source reports a 19th-century Victorian Vienna regulator wall clock constructed with an architectural mahogany case. The design incorporates mask mouldings and turned finials, with glazed panels flanked by ionic pilasters featuring carved detailing at their bases.
The dial is described as having an enamelled chapter ring with black Roman numerals and a central brass gadrooned plate. Visually, two winding arbors are set within the central dial plate and a pendulum is visible through the door.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Regulator
- Pilasters
- Ionic pilasters with carved detailing to the bases
- Dimensions
- Approx. 71 x 62 x 63 cm
- Design style
- Architectural form with mask mouldings and turned finials
- Case material
- Mahogany
- Dial description
- Enamelled chapter ring with black Roman numerals and central brass gadrooned plate
Design
- Visible features
- • Full architectural pediment surmounted by a central turned finial and a relief-carved mask • Flanking ionic pilasters with turned, reeded, and carved architectural elements • Dial features two winding arbors inside the central brass gadrooned boss • Suspended pendulum with visible bob behind the glazed door
- Case Construction
- This wall clock is reported to be housed in a mahogany case of architectural form. The design features decorative mask mouldings and turned finials. The cabinet includes ionic pilasters situated at the sides, which exhibit carved detailing at their bases.
- Source Limitations
- The auction description attributes the item to the 19th-century Victorian period. No specific maker or provenance is provided in the source text. The source provides no warranty regarding condition or authenticity, noting that items are sold 'as is'.
- Dial and Configuration
- The dial is described as enamelled, featuring black Roman numerals on the chapter ring and a central brass gadrooned plate. Two winding arbors are positioned within the central plate. A pendulum and bob are visible through the glazed door of the 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: Movement details and specific maker are unspecified by the source
- Research required: Source reports overall dimensions as approx. 71x62x63cm, which may include transcription errors regarding width or depth for a wall clock
- Research required: Victorian attribution and mahogany wood type are source-reported