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Clock No. 306 - Unusual Austrian Serpentine Vienna Regulator Clock No. 306 Purchase Price SOLD Weights 1 Length 41 inches Wall Stabilizers Original Condition 2 Winding Key Old with wood handle Mechanism Dirty Mechanism Mount 4-post with latches Beat Scale Old porcelain Pendulum Brass backed   Clock 306 Base Dial Key   Mechanism Mount Top Weight     This unusual, and very early Serpentine Vienna Regulator is visually striking, both because of the tapered case as well as its sensuous shape. While I can’t say I have seen one like this before, I find it quite appealing. The mechanism is a stand-out even for Viennese-made pieces. Of week duration, it has maintaining power, and an ingenious pair of latches that hold it firmly to the four-post mounting bracket. The latches are locked with a pair of levers, and each latch locks two posts at once. I am particularly fascinated by the suspension spring hanger to the top of the pendulum rod - a two-fingered affair the likes of which I have not seen before. And, quite rare for a piece this late (I would date it around 1850 to 1855). The bob is very heavy because it is brass backed. Even the hands are unusual, as well as being works of art, the pulley very delicate and skillfully executed, the weight so small and correct, the beat scale, unusual but in nice condition, and the wall stabilizers, with the nicer, stepped mounting plates. While I think this clock looks great, it would positively glow if sympathetically cleaned and waxed. Note too, there is damage to the faux finished backboard - not noticeable when hanging on the wall, but needing some nicely-done touch up. If interested in having this done, talk to me about how you would want it done. Note too the old winding key with wooden handle, not original, but old and nice, the perfect two-piece porcelain dial with nary a hairline... If you find this clock as attractive as I do you will want to add it to your collection! Caveats: The door glass and one side glass are new.