A rare 'Freeswinger' (Freischswinger) wall clock by Gustav Becker

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Rare Gustav Becker 'Freischwinger' (Freeswinger) wall clock

c1895,
Strikes on a gong
Fully restored - mint condition
Inlaid Stringing

£495 Web Price

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Description of the item
An interesting wall clock by the well known and well regarded German clockmaker Gustav Becker, c1895. This is an unusual design known as a Freeswinger (in German Freischwinger) referring to the unenclosed pendulum. Professionally restored to a high standard, this clock is ready to be hung on your wall and enjoyed.

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Information about the maker
One of the better German clockmakers from the mid to late 19th century was Gustav Becker. Becker was born in 1819 and trained as a clockmaker in Germany and Austria. He opened his workshops in Freiburg, Silesia, Germany in 1850. Becker struggled with untrained help at first but won a Golden Medal, the Medaille d’or, at the 1852 Silesia Trade Exposition for design. Becker incorporated that first medal and his initials, G.B., into his trademark.

Dimensions & Specification
The 8-day (weekly-wind) closed spring movement of excellent quality (solid plates & pinions, rack striking etc). The serial number indicates a manufacture date c1895. Walnut veneered case housing a coiled gong on which the 1/2 hour is marked with a single blow and the hours counted. Original high quality 'grid-iron' pendulum. Cream porcelain type dial with undeglazed arabic numerals.

The overall height is 870mm tall, 384mm wide and 180mm deep.

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Condition Report
The clock has been fully restored and is ready for retail sale. The case has been refinished to a high standard. We have photographs of the clock prior to restoration, and believe all the main components are original to the clock. The movement has been recently cleaned so has just been checked and oiled.

Cost of Restoration
Non required. In top retail condition. The movement could be cleaned and serviced for £180 and supplied locally with a 12 month warranty, but this could wait several years.

What to do next
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