Vienna Regulator Wall Clock in Reproduction Case
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Movement c. 1900; case 1970
This wall clock combines an antique two-weight Vienna regulator movement, estimated to date to circa 1900, with a reproduction wooden case dated to 1970. The white porcelain dial displays Roman numerals, decorative hands, two winding arbors, and a gilt pie-crust bezel.
According to the auction description, the dial is marked 'Vienna' along with an indistinguishable two-part maker's name. A brass pendulum is suspended within the glazed case, while weights, pulleys, and key are noted as missing.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Regulator
- Dimensions
- 36"H x 12'w x 5.75"D
- Dial Marking
- Face marked "Vienna"; indistinguishable two-part name
- Dial Features
- Porcelain face with gilt pie-crust bezel
- Movement Type
- Two weight movement
- Place recorded
- Austria
- Estimated Dating
- Movement c.1900; case 1970
- Included Components
- Comes with pendulum; no weights, weight pulleys or key
Design
- Visible features
- • Glazed wall-hanging wooden case with flared cornice top and tapering lower bracket. • White porcelain dial with black Roman numerals and ornate pierced hands. • Gilt pie-crust patterned bezel surrounding the dial perimeter. • Large circular brass pendulum bob suspended on a dark pendulum rod. • Two winding arbors visible on the dial face.
- Dial and Inscriptions
- The dial features a porcelain face bordered by a gilt pie-crust bezel. Visual examination confirms white porcelain ground with black Roman numerals, ornate pierced hands, and two winding arbors. Catalog text records the inscription details as: "Face marked \"Vienna\"; can't distinguish 2-part name on face."
- Object Assembly and Case Construction
- This clock combines a reported circa 1900 movement with a modern case. According to the auction description, the "Movement appears to have been placed in reproduction case," giving the approximate dates as "Movement c.1900; case 1970." Direct visual observation shows a glazed wall-hanging wooden case with a flared cornice top and a tapering lower bracket enclosing the pendulum drop. The catalog records the overall dimensions as "36\"H x 12'w x 5.75\"D".
- Movement, Components, and Reported Condition
- The catalog lists a "Two weight movement" and notes that it "Comes with pendulum; no weights, weight pulleys or key." Visual observation notes a large circular brass pendulum bob suspended on a dark rod. Operational status is not verified; the auction catalog rates the lot as "Condition fair; untested."
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: Source notes the two-part maker's name on the dial face is indistinguishable.
- Research required: Offered without weights, weight pulleys, or winding key.
- Research required: The movement is untested and condition is rated fair by the source.
- Research required: Case is a later reproduction (dated 1970 by the source) rather than original to the circa 1900 movement.