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What is a regulator wall clock?

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What is a regulator wall clock?
A regulator wall clock is a wall-mounted clock invented in the late 18th century. These types of clocks are weight-driven, regulated by a swinging pendulum.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Vienna Mahogany Regulator Wall Clock, ca. 1900
Located in Astoria, NY
Vienna Mahogany Regulator Wall Clock, circa 1900, with carved urn finial and fluted column crest
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Wall Clocks

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Brass

Victorian Walnut and Ebony Vienna 'Regulator' Wall Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Walnut and Ebony Vienna ‘Regulator’ Wall Clock Victorian Vienna ‘Regulator’ wall clock
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Antique 1890s Victorian Wall Clocks

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Walnut

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Strike Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Quarter Strike Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Here is an
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks

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Brass

58" Antique 1890 German Gustav Becker Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
58" Antique 1890 German Gustav Becker Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Here is an
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks

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Brass

51"H Vintage German Westminster Chime Highly Carved Walnut Regulator Wall Clock
By Hermle
Located in Danville, CA
51"H Vintage German Westminster Chime Highly Carved Walnut Regulator Wall Clock MOVEMENT: 10 day
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Vintage 1980s German Wall Clocks

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Brass

German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here is an excellent 3 weight driven regulator wall clock. This clock is 57-1/2" tall and 16-3/8
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks

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Brass

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