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What is the difference between a clock and a regulator?
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A regulator is a clock powered by a weighted and geared mechanism. First developed in the 18th century, regulators were a great leap beyond previous clock designs and offered far better accuracy. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique regulator clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Wall Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Fine Fruitwood Grand-Sonnerie Striking Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Fruitwood Grand-Sonnerie Striking Vienna Regulator
Four pillar, triple train movement of
Category
Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clocks
Materials
Fruitwood
Museum Quality Neo-Gothic Three-Train Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
A striking and high-quality Neo-Gothic Vienna regulator wall clock, dating to the late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Wall Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Brass, Bronze
A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
Located in Amersham, GB
A rare wedge shaped laterndluhr Vienna regulator with a two train weight driven movement of
Category
Antique 1830s Hungarian Biedermeier Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Vienna Regulator Wall Clock AG Lenzkirch Walnut Case Vienna 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant antique Vienna regulator wall clock dating to the late 19th century Circa 1890 and 7 day
Category
Antique 1890s Wall Clocks
Materials
Walnut
62" Antique 1890 Austrian 3 Weight Highly Carved Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
62"H Antique 1890 Austrian 3 Weight Highly Carved Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Franz Boeck, Vienna
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
