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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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Vienna Regulator Wall Clock, 19th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Vienna Regulator wall clock.
One weight Vienna Regulator with ornate carved head
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Clocks
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
19th Century Grande Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century Mahogany wood / glass case grande Sonnerie three weight Vienna Regulator clock
Category
Antique 1830s European Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
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
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Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clocks
Materials
Fruitwood
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
German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Highly Carved German 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Quarter Strike Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Here is
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
