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Clock No. 269 - Altdeutsche German Port-hole time and strike Vienna Regulator Clock No. 269 Minimum Bid SOLD WITH BUY IT NOW!! Weights 2 Length 50 inches Wall Stabilizers New Case Condition 2 Winding Key New Mechanism Dirty Mechanism Mount 4 post w/keyhole w/latches Beat Scale Original Pendulum Zinc backed   Clock 269 Base Dial   Interior Trim Weights     This clock is sold. The Altdeutsche period gives us some of the most ornate and complex Vienna Regulator cases. While most Altdeutsche Vienna Regulators have single-piece doors, some, of which 266 is an excellent example, have a separate "port-hole" window to the top of the door. This upper window lends balance to the case, giving it more of a distinct division between the dial and the rest of the piece. This case is in lovely condition, and provides an excellent example of the "Port-Hole" style Vienna Regulator. The German movement is unmarked but clearly a quality mechanism, with its machined bridges (instead of using strips of bent brass) and beautifully polished gears and pinions. It is rather clean, and runs, though it needs its weight lines replaced - one looks to have broken and been knotted back together - so it is a bit short. For those of you that have a soft spot in your hearts for the Port-Hole Altdeutsche clocks, you need to take a closer look at this example. Note the applied brass trim - all there, and all in great shape. The case is near perfect, with original beat-scale and wall stabilizers - this is a clock that has probably hung in one place for most of its life - it is in that nice of condition. Striking on a straight gong, this clock has a beautifully engraved dial center, matching weights, and pendulum bob. Even the pulleys are of an unusual design. During this period one finds both embossed and engraved clocks. I have always been partial to the engraved pieces, the detail is so amazing! I have shot a couple of close-up shots to try to show just how lovely the engraving on the components really is - it truly makes this clock stand out. The bob is perfect, no dings, the weights in great shape, the dial center is very nice, and all of the glass looks old. How these lovely old clocks make it over a hundred years and still have old glass... I mentioned the straight gong - for some this is a very desirable feature in that the straight gongs have a deeper, more resonating tone than the more conventional coiled gongs. Caveats: The winding key is new, but a quality piece none the less.