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Posted 11 years ago
ekrj
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Hi
I have recently inherited this clock and would like to know what type of clock it is.
It has lost it's wind up key too, so I'm looking at how I measure what size of key to buy.
When it does chime on the hour, it doesn't match the time on the clock - any suggestions on how to rectify this too.
Thanks
Kate.
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Its very beautiful, congratulations on owning such a lovely collectable.
They're are many clock and watch collector here on cw. I'm sure they will be gorgeous enough to extend their knowledge to help you. :^)
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Very nice heirloom. Thanks for sharing it with us.
This is a style of clock known as a Vienna Regulator. Generally speaking they are known for their quality of construction and accuracy in time keeping, especially when they are weight-driven, time-only movements. Many models (such as yours) are more than just a "time only" clock. With Chime and/or Strike trains, these clocks might lose some of their accuracy because the time train has to trigger the other train(s) to operate at specific times.
As far as setting the clock up to strike the right number of hours is concerned: try advancing the hour hand to the number corresponding to the strike count. If your clock strikes 5:00, for example, and it is showing 12:00, just move the hour hand (only the hour hand) to 5:00. The hour hand should be held on the clock's "cannon" by a friction fit bushing so you won't damage anything by advancing it, but DO NOT FORCE anything and try applying pressure near the center of the hand to reduce any chances of bending the tip. If the hour hand doesn't move without applying a lot of force, let us know.
Just for your information, while you can move the hour hand in either direction, the minute hand should only be moved in a clock-wise direction and you should pause at all strike points to allow the mechanism to finish striking (or chiming) before you continue to advance/set the clock. Some antique clocks were manufactured so that either hand could be set in either direction but unless you specifically know for a fact that it's okay to move a minute hand in the counter-clockwise on a particular clock, don't do it. If in doubt, go clockwise just to be on the safe side.
Regarding identification of your heirloom, please provide the following:
Any and all information printed, stamped or labeled on the dial, movement, case, pendulum and key. This includes names, trademarks, serial/model/patent numbers and dates.
How often does it need to be re-wound?
Measurements of the dial and case. Please take measurements at the longest, widest, and deepest points only.
*Well lit* photos of the entire case, with close-ups of the dial, movement and any distinctive decorative feature(s) or labels.
Any additional provenance information.
This information can be very helpful to collectors with specific knowledge of these kinds of clocks, but it still may not lead to a definitive model or date.
What a beautiful clock! I've always been a big fan of the regulators. Thanks for sharing.