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Topics of the December 2006 meeting in Sydney were "4 glass regulator
400-day clocks" and "literature available for 400-day clocks" generally.
Of course there was a discussion on the definition of "regulator" as
applied to clocks in general, which covered everything from a jeweller's
regulator to those Ansonia drop octagons with regulator on the front glass.
Typically 400-day regulators have French cases, movement supported from the
top with a decorative sash and beveled glass. Many case styles exist.
Apart from Terwillinger and Peter Wotton's book on Anniversary clocks the
best sources of literature are the supplements from Chapter 168, the Torsion
Times, Auction catalogues and manufacturer or retailer's material. A
set of the Torsion Times, complete with Index is a valuable resource.
Click on the thumbnails for more detail.
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| The array of clocks inspected and discussed |
A Schatz and Wintermantel Patent dial C
1883/84 was the first to be put in a 4 glass case. Seen with an
ornate JUF |
Round movement of the patent dial clock |
Round movement of the fancy cased
Jahresuhrenfabrik. Movement has French characteristics and may
have been sourced there |
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| Two JUF's, Columns and Onyx |
A JUF with a medusa pendulum unrestored and
a front wind Anniversary |
The front wind is probably a Bowler and
Burdick Clock with a Kienzle movement |
The only Electric Tiffany Never Wind in a 4
glass case and small JUF. The Tiffany has a less well built case
than the French. |
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| Rear of the miniature JUF exhibiting a
Grivolas type pendulum and very French quality movement |
Post WWII with a flimsy German case
alongside a "Libra" project clock |
A P Hauke with a temperature compensating
pendulum alongside a Gustav Becker - note the GB is supported by pillars
and not from the top |
The Hettich is a battery operated clock with
seconds beating ball pendulum and centre seconds sweep hand.
Attractive but flimsy case |
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| An impressive line up but only a fraction of
4-glass clocks made |
Available Literature is limited |
A Welby for restoration |
Note the "winged" movement |
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a larger view.
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