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Description of the item
An good example of a large 'Vienna' wall clock by the well known and well regarded German clockmaker Gustav Becker, c1900. This is the full size model with a typically bold pediment. 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. |
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Dimensions & Specification
The 8-day (weekly-wind) closed spring movement of good quality (cast part skeletonised plates, solid pinions, countwheel striking). The stamp on the movement indicates a manufacture date c1900. 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 roman numerals, surrounded by square dial plate with gilded spandrels.
The overall height is 1230mm tall, 458mm wide and 192mm 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. All the main components are original to the clock. Some of the finials may be replacements but they have been well chosen. The movement has been recently cleaned so has just been checked and oiled. |
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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. |
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| What to do next
If you'd like to buy this clock, or would like some more information or reassurance, please contact us about this item.
If you live near in the North West of England, we may be able to arrange viewing.
Local delivery & set-up is from £35. For posting / shipping prices, please enquire. |
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