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Victorian mahogany cased Vienna regulator wall clock

Partially verified

The source reports a 19th-century Victorian Vienna regulator wall clock constructed with an architectural mahogany case. The design incorporates mask mouldings and turned finials, with glazed panels flanked by ionic pilasters featuring carved detailing at their bases. The dial is described as having an enamelled chapter ring with black Roman numerals and a central brass gadrooned plate. Visually, two winding arbors are set within the central dial plate and a pendulum is visible through the door.

Frontal view of the 19th-century Victorian mahogany cased Vienna regulator wall clock
Frontal view of the 19th-century Victorian mahogany cased Vienna regulator wall clock — Auctioneum Ltd - East Bristol & Bath. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.the-saleroom.com
Category
Clock · Vienna regulator wall clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
951
Source-reported date
19th century
Country
Not established

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

Case Construction

This wall clock is reported to be housed in a mahogany case of architectural form. The design features decorative mask mouldings and turned finials.

The cabinet includes ionic pilasters situated at the sides, which exhibit carved detailing at their bases.

Evidence for this section
  • “A 19th century Victorian mahogany cased Vienna regulator wall clock.”
  • “The clock case being of architectural form with mask mouldings and turned finials.”
  • “The glaze being flanked by ionic pillasters with carved detailing to the bases.”

Dial and Configuration

The dial is described as enamelled, featuring black Roman numerals on the chapter ring and a central brass gadrooned plate.

Two winding arbors are positioned within the central plate. A pendulum and bob are visible through the glazed door of the case.

Evidence for this section
  • “The face being enamelled with black roman numeral to chapter ring with central brass gadrooned plate.”
  • “Measures approx: 71x62x63cm”

Source Limitations

The auction description attributes the item to the 19th-century Victorian period. No specific maker or provenance is provided in the source text.

The source provides no warranty regarding condition or authenticity, noting that items are sold 'as is'.

Evidence for this section
  • “A 19th century Victorian mahogany cased Vienna regulator wall clock.”
  • “no guarantees of condition are given and all items remain sold 'as is' irrespective of any description”

Open research questions

  • Are there manufacturer marks on the movement not documented in the auction record?
  • Do the dimensions 71x62x63cm reflect accurate measurements of the case or a transcription error?
  • Is the mask moulding considered a standard element for this type of 19th-century regulator?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Victorian mahogany cased Vienna regulator wall clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case materialMahogany“mahogany cased Vienna regulator wall clock”
Design styleArchitectural form with mask mouldings and turned finials“clock case being of architectural form with mask mouldings and turned finials”
PilastersIonic pilasters with carved detailing to the bases“flanked by ionic pillasters with carved detailing to the bases”
Dial descriptionEnamelled chapter ring with black Roman numerals and central brass gadrooned plate“The face being enamelled with black roman numeral to chapter ring with central brass gadrooned plate”
DimensionsApprox. 71 x 62 x 63 cm“Measures approx: 71x62x63cm”
Dimensions71 x 62 x 63 cm“Measures approx: 71x62x63cm”

Visible details

  • Full architectural pediment surmounted by a central turned finial and a relief-carved mask
  • Flanking ionic pilasters with turned, reeded, and carved architectural elements
  • Dial features two winding arbors inside the central brass gadrooned boss
  • Suspended pendulum with visible bob behind the glazed door

Research qualifications

  • Movement details and specific maker are unspecified by the source
  • Source reports overall dimensions as approx. 71x62x63cm, which may include transcription errors regarding width or depth for a wall clock
  • Victorian attribution and mahogany wood type are source-reported

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

Consulted source

A 19th century Victorian mahogany cased Vienna regulator wall clock. The clock case being of arch

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 898aad7b1b

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