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Vienna Regulator Wall Clock

Partially verified

This single-weight Vienna regulator wall clock is attributed to German manufacture and dated to approximately 1880-1890. The clock is housed in a glazed burr walnut case, featuring architectural elements including carved pediments, ebonized turned finials, and carved bobbin pillars flanking the case. The enamel dial displays Roman numerals and includes a subsidiary seconds dial, accompanied by original, finely cut ornate foliate hands. The movement is an 8-day duration design featuring a dead beat escapement with power reserve. The clock measures 114 cm in height, 37.5 cm in width, and 17.5 cm in depth. The item is listed as being in working order and was recently serviced, with accompanying key. Condition is described as good for the age, noting minor signs of wear and cosmetic markings on the wooden case.

Full view of the Vienna regulator wall clock, showing the glazed burr walnut case, ornate hands, and subsidiary dial.
Full view of the Vienna regulator wall clock, showing the glazed burr walnut case, ornate hands, and subsidiary dial. — Vintage Clocks UK. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintageclocks.uk
Category
Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
ca 1880-1890
Source-reported place
Germany
Source-reported serial
2320

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 and Dial

The clock is presented in a glazed burr walnut case, which serves as the primary aesthetic structure for the regulator. The design incorporates architectural influences, featuring a carved pediment at the summit, adorned with an ebonized turned finial. The sides of the case are flanked by carved bobbin pillars, which provide textural contrast to the flat glazed surfaces.

The white enamel dial is positioned within the upper section of the case, behind the glass. It is marked with black Roman numerals for the hours and includes a dedicated subsidiary dial for the seconds. The time is indicated by a set of original, finely cut ornate foliate hands,

Evidence for this section
  • “Burr Walnut glazed case”
  • “Ebonized turned finials and wonderfully carved bobbin pillars flanking the case, architectural carved pediment”
  • “Original enamel dial with seconds subsidiary dial, roman numerals and original finely cut ornate foliate hands.”

Movement

Power is provided by a single weight system driving an 8-day movement. The mechanism is designed with a dead beat escapement, A power reserve mechanism is integrated into the movement to maintain operation during the winding process.

The movement is currently described as being in working order, having recently undergone servicing. A key is provided to facilitate the winding of the clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dead beat escapement with power reserve”
  • “8 day movement”
  • “Working Order, recently serviced”
  • “Comes with key”

Provenance and Condition

The clock is identified by the SKU number 2320. Its origins are attributed to German manufacturing workshops, though no specific maker is identified in the records. Dating for the piece is noted as approximately 1880 to 1890.

The auction description reports the object remains in good condition for its age. It explicitly notes the presence of minor cosmetic wear on the case, suggesting that the wood surfaces reflect historical use.

Evidence for this section
  • “German made”
  • “Fantastic Walnut glazed Case Vienna wall clock ca 1890.”
  • “Good condition for age, showing minor signs of age and cosmetic wear to the case in places.”

Open research questions

  • Can the specific German maker be identified through the movement serial number 2320?
  • Are the ebonized details original to the construction or later additions to the burr walnut case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Dimensions114cm height, 37.5cm width. 17.5cm depth.“Measures 114cm height, 37.5cm width. 17.5cm depth.”
OriginGermany“German made”
Movement8-day, dead beat escapement with power reserve“Dead beat escapement with power reserve8 day movement”
SKU2320“SKU: 2320”
Dial featuresEnamel dial with subsidiary seconds“Original enamel dial with seconds subsidiary dial”
Case materialsBurr walnut and ebonized wood“Burr Walnut glazed case”

Visible details

  • Glazed burr walnut case with ebonized finish on architectural details
  • Enamel dial with a subsidiary seconds dial
  • Ornate foliate-patterned metal hands
  • Bobbin-turned pillars flanking the glass panel

Research qualifications

  • Attribution to German manufacture is stated without a specific maker
  • Dating provided in the source inconsistently as ca 1880 and ca 1890

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

Consulted source

Wonderful single weight Vienna Regulator Wall clock – ca 1880

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 6621c1792d

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