Archive for November, 2009
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Good regulator clock adds touch of history to every home
A good regulator clock adds a touch of the historical to every home fortunate enough to have one.
Regulator clocks have become synonymous with pendulum clocks in the public eye, but originally a regulator clock was distinctly different in construction and purpose than the more generic pendulum clock. You might think of it this way: A good pendulum clock was fine for every day, run of the mill timekeeping. But a regulator clock was a top of the line pendulum clock, built with a focus on accuracy and long, quality service.
Regulator clocks were carefully, often beautifully crafted and generally displayed in public buildings where they were useful to the public for setting time on their clocks and watches. The increased accuracy of a regulator clock came about in part by the advanced internal technology used. Many were made from special metal alloys that resist changes caused by humidity and temperature. And strictly speaking, a regulator clock had no chime mechanism because the mechanics of the chiming clockworks detracted slightly from the clock's accurate timekeeping functions. (There are fine pendulum clocks which are often erroneously referred to as regulator clocks which do have a chime mechanism, however. And many contemporary wall clocks that are called "regulators" have chimes in them simply for the popularity and beauty of the sound.)
During the mid-1800s in Europe, some of the finest regulator clocks were built with beautiful wood and wood veneers, as well as hand-crafted steel parts, and sold to wealthy homeowners. The best and most expensive regulator clocks of that period were crafted in Vienna. Vienna regulator clocks from the mid- to late-1800s are now highly valued and very pricey as antique collectible clocks.
Simon, Aaron, and Benjamin Willard were the most famous American clock makers of the late-1700s and early-1800s, establishing America's best known clock manufacturing and apprentice system and creating highly prized, collectible Boston regulator clocks among their other handcrafted clocks. They reportedly created or helped handcraft more than 6,000 beautiful longcase and regulator clocks during their lifetimes.
Vintage regulator clock styles are so popular still that many home decor shops sell quality high-tech "regulator style" clocks to grace your walls. So whether you want the beauty of a regulator clock with the high-tech features of a modern wall clock, you can find many fine clocks online. Enjoy the beauty and touch of history a good regulator clock can add to your home.