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Regulator Clocks

Antique Regulator Clocks

We first saw regulator clocks in the 1700`s. At the time a clock that kept more precise time was needed. These clocks are really elegant. Because they are a larger style of clock the antique versions are a bit pricier than a smaller vintage clock. Some of the finest antique regulator clocks hail from Germany and France.

Buy classic regulator clocks on EBay today. EBay has such an array regulator clocks, you are sure to find the perfect one. They offer Wall regulators, and smaller cabinet versions. They also come in various woods and colors. You can buy a rich black wall regulator or a lighter wood antique regulator clock.

Perhaps the most famous variety of this type of clock is the Vienna Regulator. These clocks were mainly produced between the years 1790 and 1910 and are quite beloved in the world of horology. The early production era of Vienna Regulators (1790-1840) was marked by very sleek design that incorporated many straight lines and clean flat surfaces.

A model called 'Laterndluhr' which is designed to look like a coach lamp, is one famous example of the early period. The 'Dachluhr' is another example and generally typlifies the 'Empire' style which dominated the design world in general at this time. Most of these early Vienna Regulators were constructed with a porcelain and metal dial surrounded by a cast metal bezel adorned with an ornate pattern. The hands were sleek and slim and blended with the overall design of the clock.
The middle period of Vienna Regulator clocks, which spanned from 1840-1870, was known as the Biedermeier period. It was a continuation of the Empire style, but the straight lines began to evolve into more curves and rounded edges. Appliques and ornate carvings also began to ornament the clock cases. The clock dials began to be constructed from 2 pieces rather than 2 and the engine-turning on the bezels became more ornate and developed into the 'pie crust' style. The hands of these middle-period clocks remained fairly minimal and slender.

The final period of production of Vienna Regulator clocks lasted from about 1860-1910. The styling of these clocks began to depart from the Beidermeier design into the Altdeutsch style. The Serpentine and other variant clock styles arose from this period. But the Altdeutsch was the reigning model of the time. This style of clock was prized for it`s breathtaking beauty and graceful curves and edges. It was designed with the greatest symmetry and perfectly proportioned. Masterful scrollwork ornamented the cases which were decked out in columns, crests, pendants, and other sculptural flourishes.

Many of these beautiful clocks have been modified and altered by later owners, and therefore it is difficult to date them accurately in some cases. This makes Vienna Regulators all the more valuable when they are found in pristine condition in the style of their original design. Collectors who come across these specimens are in for a lifetime of delightful timekeeping and an exquisite accent piece for any room.
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