Large Viennese ornate regulator, circa 1880
Large Viennese ornate regulator, circa 1880
Large wooden case with walnut veneer, solid wood trim, beautifully and lavishly decorated with carvings and turned woodwork, glazed on three sides, with a door at the front, built-in two-weight movement on a slide, large white enamel dial with black Roman numerals (with hairline cracks), anchor escapement with brass ornamental pendulum, striking mechanism for half and full hours on a spiral gong. Power reserve approx. 8 days (cables for weights slightly too short), in very fine ready-to-display condition, in working order. H.136 cm W.43 cm D.17 cm
Large Viennese ornate regulator, circa 1880
Large wooden case with walnut veneer, solid wood trim, beautifully and lavishly decorated with carvings and turned woodwork, glazed on three sides, with a door at the front, built-in two-weight movement on a slide, large white enamel dial with black Roman numerals (with hairline cracks), anchor escapement with brass ornamental pendulum, striking mechanism for half and full hours on a spiral gong. Power reserve approx. 8 days (cables for weights slightly too short), in very fine ready-to-display condition, in working order. H.136 cm W.43 cm D.17 cm