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American Jewelers regulator 19th C., Swiss pin wheel escapement, origi - $3,250 (Easton, MD)
Hanson
condition:
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Offered to the discriminating collector.
Kinetic art and craftsmanship at its finest.
“Regulator clocks were used in jewelry stores to provide accurate time and were often used as a reference point for other timepieces. They were also used in observatories and by watch and clock manufacturers.”
“Antique Jeweler’s regulator clocks are generally considered rare and highly sought-after by collectors, as they were precision instruments built for accuracy, often featuring high-quality craftsmanship, specialized movements, and unique designs that distinguish them from standard clocks.”
Walnut case with canted sides.
Embellished with lady’s heads and burl panels.
Wavy original glass with gold painted inscription: “Mean Solar or City Time”
8-day Time only, weight driven
9-rod temperature compensating gridiron pendulum
Porcelain dial – OD of bezel 11.75”
Roman numerals
Center sweep, minute and hour moon style hands
Swiss pin wheel escapement
Maintaining power
82.5” X 19.5” X 8” case dimensions
Operates as intended.
Inscription on glass would predate the switch to time zones. 1893 IIRC
Each city used to keep time by observing solar noon locally, then referring to the equation of time tables to adjust for the 21-minute seasonal variances, thus giving “Mean solar noon”. Worked OK until trains ran long distances between cites. The few minutes variance East to West led to lots of train wrecks! So the RR’s only had to know which time zone you were in for the hour as the minutes were the same across country.
No buyer’s premium, no tax & no shipping fees if picked up
Payment options: Cash, PayPal, Zelle, bank cashier’s check
Additional photos upon request
Pick up only or buyer provides shipment costs
Additional photos upon request.
I will provide my time stamped photo with the clock of interest and date.
Thomas
NAWCC 0182283
$3,250.00 Cash sale
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Easton, Maryland, 21601