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19th Century 2 Weight Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

Partially verified

This wooden Vienna regulator wall clock measures approximately 48 inches high, 17 inches wide, and 7 inches deep. The case is fitted with carved detailing, flanking architectural columns, turned finials, and glazed panels. The round dial features Roman numerals, pierced hands, and two winding points. The source describes the movement as an eight-day time and strike mechanism, powered by two suspended cylindrical weights hanging alongside a central pendulum with a circular brass bob. The seller reports 19th-century German origin.

Frontal view of the carved wooden Vienna regulator wall clock showing dial, weights, and pendulum
Frontal view of the carved wooden Vienna regulator wall clock showing dial, weights, and pendulum — Chairish / Parc Villefranche. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.chairish.com
Category
Clock · Vienna regulator wall clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
25621914
Source-reported date
19th Century
Country
Germany

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Construction and Case Features

The clock is housed in a wooden case measuring 48 inches in height, 17 inches in width, and 7 inches in depth. It features a full-height glazed front, fluted half-columns, and turned finials.

The exterior design includes a carved pediment cresting at the top and a shaped drop pendant at the base. One small piece of trim is reported missing from the border around the right side glass.

Evidence for this section
  • “48 x 17 x 7 inches”
  • “Full-height glazed case front framed by fluted half-columns and turned finials.”
  • “Carved pediment cresting above and a shaped drop pendant beneath.”
  • “One small piece of trim missing from the bottom of the border around the right side glass.”

Dial and Mechanism

The light-colored circular dial features Roman numerals and two winding holes. The clock uses an eight-day time and strike movement.

The mechanism is powered by two suspended cylindrical brass-toned weights flanking a central pendulum with a circular brass bob.

Evidence for this section
  • “Light-colored circular dial displaying black Roman hour numerals and two winding holes.”
  • “The clock has an 8 day time and strike movement.”
  • “Two suspended cylindrical brass-toned weights flanking a central pendulum with a circular brass bob.”

Attribution and Status

The seller reports the origin as Germany and the period as the 19th Century. The maker is not identified in the source.

Chairish notes that clocks are intended for display and that mechanical elements are not guaranteed to be in working order.

Evidence for this section
  • “Country of Origin Germany”
  • “Period 19th Century”
  • “The mechanical elements are not guaranteed to be in working order by Chairish”

Open research questions

  • Are there any maker's marks or stamps on the movement plates or backboard?
  • Can the style of the pediment and drop pendant be used to identify a specific regional style within 19th-century clockmaking?
  • Does the missing trim piece indicate a loss of structural integrity for the glass panel?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for 19th Century 2 Weight Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement8-day time and strike“The clock has an 8 day time and strike movement.”
Dimensions17ʺW × 7ʺD × 48ʺH“17ʺW × 7ʺD × 48ʺH”
MaterialsGlass, Metal, Wood“Materials Glass Metal Wood”
Reported Country of OriginGermany“Country of Origin Germany”
Reported Period19th Century“Period 19th Century”

Visible details

  • Full-height glazed case front framed by fluted half-columns and turned finials.
  • Light-colored circular dial displaying black Roman hour numerals and two winding holes.
  • Two suspended cylindrical brass-toned weights flanking a central pendulum with a circular brass bob.
  • Carved pediment cresting above and a shaped drop pendant beneath.

Research qualifications

  • Maker and specific movement manufacturer are not identified by the source or visible markings.
  • Origin in Germany and 19th-century date are seller assertions.
  • Seller notes minor trim missing from the bottom border around the right side glass.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

19th Century 2 Weight Vienna Regulator Wall Clock | Chairish

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 431ba79c3c

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