Wall Regulator Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This wall-mounted regulator clock is described as being of English origin, dating to approximately 1900. The case is constructed with walnut veneer and features a dark finish, including an arched top adorned with a carved central head and turned finials.
The facade incorporates side columns and a glazed hinged door, which provides a view of the dial and pendulum. The dial is white with black Roman numerals, decorative hands, and two winding apertures, encircled by a brass bezel. The clock is powered by an eight-day mechanical movement, described in the source as a twin fusee mechanism with a bell-striking system. The pendulum assembly includes a multi-rod structure with a brass lens and a beat scale located at the bottom of the case.
The auction description notes that the exterior shows minor signs of age and wear.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1900
- Type
- Regulator
- Origin
- England
- Condition
- Minor wear
- Materials
- Walnut veneer
- Case features
- Arched top, finials, carved head, side columns
- Movement type
- 8-day twin fusee
- Place recorded
- England
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features a carved head decoration on the arched pediment. • Movement includes a pendulum with a beat scale. • The dial possesses two winding apertures indicating a striking movement. • The case utilizes walnut veneer with dark stained accents.
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The dial is finished in white and features black Roman numerals to denote the hours. Central to the dial are decorative, shaped hands. The dial is bordered by a brass bezel, providing a contrast to the lighter face and the dark case exterior. The internal components visible through the glazed door include a brass lens pendulum attached to a multi-rod suspension system. A beat scale is mounted at the bottom of the interior case, which is a feature used for leveling and adjusting the rhythm of the escapement. While the movement is reported to be an eight-day twin fusee system, the visual evidence confirms the presence of the regulation mechanism.
- Movement and Attribution
- The movement is attributed in the source as an English eight-day mechanism featuring twin fusees and a bell-striking mechanism. The fusee system is designed to provide consistent power to the train as the mainspring unwinds. The source provides a disclaimer regarding the classification of the clock, noting that while it is marketed as a grandmother clock—a miniature longcase clock—the photographs confirm a wall-mounted regulator form.
- Case and Aesthetic Features
- The clock is housed in an elongated case constructed from timber with a walnut veneer finish. The architectural form of the case includes an arched pediment, which is highlighted by a central carved human head decoration and turned finials at the summit and corners. The front of the clock is protected by a hinged glass panel, allowing for visibility of the pendulum and the dial. Verticality is emphasized by the inclusion of side columns. The overall design utilizes a dark finish, consistent with the walnut veneering mentioned in the source material. The physical presence of the clock is marked by its regulator-style proportions, though the textual description from the source identifies it differently as a grandmother clock. The case is designed to be wall-mounted, as evidenced by the configuration of the lower case and the absence of a floor-standing base.
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: There is a noted contradiction between the 'Grandmother clock' text description and the wall-mounted regulator shown in the images.
- Research required: The functionality of the movement and the presence of internal parts have not been verified.