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Clock · Vienna regulator wall timepiece

Vienna regulator style stained mahogany wall timepiece

Partially verified

This wall timepiece is designed in the Vienna regulator style and housed in a stained mahogany case, dated by the auction house to the late 19th century. Standing 110 centimeters high, the case features an integral shaped arch surmount with turned finials and a bombe apron terminating in a lower finial drop. The clock incorporates a single weight-driven movement behind a glazed door, with the weight and circular brass pendulum visible against the backboard. The circular enamelled dial measures 6¼ inches across and includes black Roman hour numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial positioned beneath twelve o'clock.

Vienna regulator style stained mahogany wall timepiece with single weight and pendulum
Vienna regulator style stained mahogany wall timepiece with single weight and pendulum — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Clock · Vienna regulator wall timepiece
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
234
Source-reported date
late 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 Architecture and Decoration

The timepiece is housed in a stained mahogany case measuring 110 cm high, described as Vienna regulator style. The upper case features an integral shaped arch surmount, while the base section terminates in a bombe apron.

Visual inspection shows the arched pediment topped by turned finials, fluted side pilasters framing the glazed trunk door, and a tapered lower drop finial beneath the apron.

Evidence for this section
  • “A late 19th century, Vienna regulator style, stained mahogany wall timepiece”
  • “the case with integral shaped arch surmount and bombe apron”
  • “110cm high.”
  • “Stained dark wood case with an arched pediment topped by turned finials, fluted side pilasters, and a tapered lower drop finial.”

Dial and Indication

The dial is circular and enamelled, measuring 6¼ inches in diameter. It includes an integrated subsidiary seconds dial.

Direct visual examination reveals black Roman numerals for the hours, pierced blued or blackened hands, and the subsidiary seconds dial positioned below twelve o'clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “the 6¼ inch circular enamelled dial with subsidiary seconds dial”
  • “White enamel dial with black Roman hour numerals, pierced blued or blackened hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial below the twelve o'clock position.”

Movement and Regulation

The clock is powered by a single weight-driven movement. Through the glazed front trunk, a single brass cylindrical weight and a large circular brass pendulum bob are visible.

Mounted below the pendulum bob is a curved white beat scale. Internal plates, wheelwork, and escapement specifications are not described by the auction house nor visible in the provided imagery.

Evidence for this section
  • “With single weight driven movement”
  • “Glazed front trunk displaying a single brass cylindrical weight and a large circular brass pendulum bob.”
  • “Curved white beat scale mounted below the pendulum bob.”

Open research questions

  • Are there any maker stamps, logos, or serial numbers on the back plate of the movement?
  • What specific escapement type (e.g., deadbeat or recoil) is fitted to the movement?
  • Is the subsidiary seconds dial geared for a standard 60-second rotation per minute or an alternate count?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vienna regulator style stained mahogany wall timepiece
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case StyleVienna regulator style, stained mahogany“A late 19th century, Vienna regulator style, stained mahogany wall timepiece”
MovementSingle weight driven“With single weight driven movement”
Dial Diameter6¼ inches“the 6¼ inch circular enamelled dial”
Subsidiary DialSubsidiary seconds dial“with subsidiary seconds dial”
Case FeaturesIntegral shaped arch surmount and bombe apron“the case with integral shaped arch surmount and bombe apron”
Height110 cm“110cm high.”
Lot Number234“Lot 234”
Sale Date6 May 2009“6 May 2009, 11:00 BST”
Sale LocationKnowle“Knowle”
Sale Price£276 inc. premium“Sold for £276 inc. premium”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial with black Roman hour numerals, pierced blued or blackened hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial below the twelve o'clock position.
  • Glazed front trunk displaying a single brass cylindrical weight and a large circular brass pendulum bob.
  • Stained dark wood case with an arched pediment topped by turned finials, fluted side pilasters, and a tapered lower drop finial.
  • Curved white beat scale mounted below the pendulum bob.

Research qualifications

  • The auction catalog does not identify a maker or country of origin.
  • Internal movement plates and escapement construction are not described or visible.

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

Consulted source

Bonhams : A late 19th century, Vienna regulator style, stained mahogany wall timepiece

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 2ea888e552

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