Vienna Regulator Wall Clock 19th Century

Name: Antique Victorian Walnut Case Vienna Wall Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA927946
Price: 545 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Clocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Ebonised Wood, Brass, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned columns, Pediment top, Roman numeral dial, RA pendulum bob
SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This Victorian Vienna wall clock, dating from 1880, is an upright timepiece housed in a walnut and ebonised wooden case with dark brown timber tones. The case incorporates a pitched pediment top with a central turned finial, flanking carved scrolls, and a pair of bobbing turned columns alongside a glass door that reveals a circular porcelain dial with Roman numerals, original hands, and a visible gridiron pendulum with an RA pendulum bob. Measuring 85 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 16 cm deep, the clock is designed to hang vertically on a narrow wall space. It serves as a functional timepiece for a gentleman's library, hallway, or study, bringing traditional Victorian character to a domestic interior.

FAQs

Originating in Austria during the early nineteenth century, Vienna regulators were highly accurate weight-driven or spring-driven mechanical clocks. They are characterised by clean architectural lines, long wooden cases with glazed doors, and visible pendulums.

These clocks were predominantly crafted using walnut, mahogany, or rosewood veneers, often accented with ebonised wooden columns and architectural moldings. The movements typically feature enamel dials, brass hands, and brass pendulums.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature two-part white enamel dials with Roman numerals, finely turned wooden detailing, and a pendulum marked with R/A (Retard/Avance) on the bob. The case construction generally uses solid wood frames with thin decorative veneers.

Mount the clock on a tall, narrow wall space, within a hallway, or above a console table to create an architectural anchor. The rich dark tones of walnut and ebonised wood pair effectively with muted backdrop colours and modern minimalist furniture.

Ensure the clock is mounted completely level on a stable wall to maintain correct beat movement. Clean the timber case using a soft, dry cloth and suitable microcrystalline wax, avoiding water or chemical cleaners on the enamel dial and metal movement.

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Antique Victorian Walnut Case Vienna Wall Clock

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