Box regulator clock - Antique Wood, Brass - 1910-1920

Beautiful antique regulator wall clock fromGermany or Austria, presumably manufactured around 1890 to 1910. The clock is executed in a classic Gründerzeit or Wiener Regulator style. The wooden case has a traditional build with turned columns, glass door and decorative crown. The white dial features Roman numerals, a brass rim and two winding holes. The elegant black hands suit the period well. The clock has a mechanical 8-day movement with separate timekeeping and chime works. The movement is wound from two winding points on the front. The pendulum is equipped with multiple metal rods and a decorative insert. The markings R and A stand for Retard and Advance and are used for fine-tuning the running speed. Features - Period, circa 1890 to 1910. - Origin, presumably Germany or Austria. - Style, Gründerzeit, Wiener Regulator. - Case material, wood, presumably walnut or walnut veneer. - Movement, mechanical. - Running time, about 8 days. - Winding, two winding points. - Striking mechanism, mechanical striking. - Dial, white enamel or porcelain dial with Roman numerals. - Pendulum, multiple metal rods with R and A regulation. Condition The clock is in a neat and largely complete state for its age. What is missing is only a wooden component at the bottom (see photo). The wooden case shows normal signs of use and aging. The dial looks well-preserved and shows only limited signs of aging. The brass rim, hands, pendulum and case parts are present. The movement shows normal signs of age and use. The maker’s mark is not visible without disassembly. Therefore the clock is offered without a definitive attribution to a manufacturer. See the photos for a good impression of the condition and appearance.

Stima:€180

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