Vienna Regulator Wall Clock, circa 1860
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1860
This floor regulator clock, attributed to circa 1860, is a weight-driven timepiece featuring an eight-day mechanical movement. Housed in a wooden case with an ebonised finish, the clock is decorated with carved columns, capitals, and a top pediment adorned with leaf and fruit motifs.
The white enamel dial displays Roman numerals and includes a subsidiary seconds dial, complemented by ornate, pierced hands. The long glass door reveals a large pendulum and two cylindrical metal weights suspended from pulleys. The auction description notes the presence of surface wear and signs of age consistent with the object's period. While the overall condition is reported as good, there is no verification of the movement's technical performance or service history.
Collectors are advised to have the enamel dial, suspension cables, and internal movement components inspected by a professional.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1860
- Type
- Regulator
- Hands
- Ornate
- Condition
- Good with signs of wear
- Dial type
- White enamel
- Mechanism
- 8-day weight driven
- Case finish
- Ebonised
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The clock is fitted with a large white enamel dial, which the source identifies as original. The layout includes black Roman numerals for the primary hour track and a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial. The time is indicated by a set of ornate, pierced hands. The authenticity of these hands is noted by the source.
- Visible features
- • Large white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds • Elaborate carved wood pediment with fruit and leaf motifs • Two cylindrical metal weights visible within the glass door • Ornate, pierced metal hands
- Movement and Functionality
- The clock utilizes a mechanical eight-day, weight-driven movement. The weights are cylindrical metal objects suspended by pulleys, visible through the glass door of the case. The source states that the movement is in good condition, although it explicitly notes that technical operational status or recent service history remains unknown. It is suggested that prospective owners consult a specialist to verify the health of the springs, suspension cables, and the integrity of the internal mechanism.
- Case Construction and Design
- The clock is housed in a wooden case designed with a decorative architectural profile. It features side columns topped with carved capitals and a prominent carved pediment at the summit, detailed with foliage and fruit designs. The cabinet includes a long glass panel that allows a full view of the internal components, including the weights and the pendulum. The exterior of the case is finished with an ebonised treatment. The auction description notes that the piece displays surface wear and signs of erosion consistent with its age. The construction remains intact, maintaining the classical appearance associated with this type of regulator clock. The auction description reports: "دستگاه در یک قاب چوبی تزئینی با جزئیات منبتکاری کلاسیک، ستونهای جانبی، سرستونهای تراشخورده و تاج بالایی منبت با نقوش برگ و میوه قرار گرفته است." and "بدنه دارای پرداخت آبنوسکاریشده (Ebonised) بوده و آثار کهنگی و فرسایش سطحی متناسب با قدمت در آن مشهود است."
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: Condition of movement and technical performance is not specified
- Research required: Internal integrity of the enamel dial and suspension system is unverified