Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca 1880-1890
This single-weight Vienna regulator wall clock is attributed to German manufacture and dated to approximately 1880-1890. The clock is housed in a glazed burr walnut case, featuring architectural elements including carved pediments, ebonized turned finials, and carved bobbin pillars flanking the case.
The enamel dial displays Roman numerals and includes a subsidiary seconds dial, accompanied by original, finely cut ornate foliate hands. The movement is an 8-day duration design featuring a dead beat escapement with power reserve. The clock measures 114 cm in height, 37.5 cm in width, and 17.5 cm in depth. The item is listed as being in working order and was recently serviced, with accompanying key. Condition is described as good for the age, noting minor signs of wear and cosmetic markings on the wooden case.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Regulator
- Origin
- Germany
- Movement
- 8-day, dead beat escapement with power reserve
- Dimensions
- 114cm height, 37.5cm width. 17.5cm depth.
- Dial features
- Enamel dial with subsidiary seconds
- Case materials
- Burr walnut and ebonized wood
- Place recorded
- Germany
Design
- Movement
- Power is provided by a single weight system driving an 8-day movement. The mechanism is designed with a dead beat escapement, A power reserve mechanism is integrated into the movement to maintain operation during the winding process. The movement is currently described as being in working order, having recently undergone servicing. A key is provided to facilitate the winding of the clock.
- Case and Dial
- The clock is presented in a glazed burr walnut case, which serves as the primary aesthetic structure for the regulator. The design incorporates architectural influences, featuring a carved pediment at the summit, adorned with an ebonized turned finial. The sides of the case are flanked by carved bobbin pillars, which provide textural contrast to the flat glazed surfaces. The white enamel dial is positioned within the upper section of the case, behind the glass. It is marked with black Roman numerals for the hours and includes a dedicated subsidiary dial for the seconds. The time is indicated by a set of original, finely cut ornate foliate hands,
- Visible features
- • Glazed burr walnut case with ebonized finish on architectural details • Enamel dial with a subsidiary seconds dial • Ornate foliate-patterned metal hands • Bobbin-turned pillars flanking the glass panel
- Provenance and Condition
- The clock is identified by the SKU number 2320. Its origins are attributed to German manufacturing workshops, though no specific maker is identified in the records. Dating for the piece is noted as approximately 1880 to 1890. The auction description reports the object remains in good condition for its age. It explicitly notes the presence of minor cosmetic wear on the case, suggesting that the wood surfaces reflect historical use.
Identification
- SKU
- 2320
- Serial number
- 2320
- 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: Attribution to German manufacture is stated without a specific maker
- Research required: Dating provided in the source inconsistently as ca 1880 and ca 1890