Gustav Becker 19th-century walnut Vienna regulator wall clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th century
This catalogued lot features a 19th-century walnut Vienna regulator wall clock attributed to Gustav Becker. The dial consists of a two-piece white enamel surface enclosed by a reeded brass bezel, marked with black Roman numerals, an upper subsidiary seconds dial, and Gustav Becker's trademark anchor and crown emblem.
Two brass-bushed winding apertures are visible on the dial face, fitted with ornate pierced decorative hands. The auction house reports a two-weight, eight-day movement housed in a walnut case measuring 109 cm in height with a gadrooned carved apron.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- White enamel dial
- Type
- Vienna regulator wall clock
- Height
- 109cm high
- Movement
- Two weight eight day movement
- Case Apron
- Gadrooned carved apron
- Maker's Mark
- Gustav Becker
- Maker / attribution
- Gustav Becker
Design
- Visible features
- • Two-piece white enamel dial with black Roman hour numerals and outer minute track. • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned below the 12 o'clock numeral. • Gustav Becker trademark showing a crowned anchor flanked by the initials 'G' and 'B' above the 6 o'clock position. • Two winding arbors with brass grommets on the dial face. • Elaborately pierced, dark openwork hour and minute hands. • Gilt or brass engine-turned/reeded outer bezel and inner dividing ring.
- Case Construction
- This Vienna regulator wall clock is described as having a walnut case and a total height of 109 cm. The lower section of the case features a gadrooned carved apron. The pendulum, weights, and the full extent of the case are not visible in the provided image.
- Dial and Ornamentation
- The clock features a white enamel dial. The dial includes a maker's mark for Gustav Becker. Two winding arbors are present on the dial face.
- Movement and Attribution
- The auction source describes the clock as having a two-weight, eight-day movement. Attribution to Gustav Becker is based on the inscribed maker's mark on the dial. The condition and functionality of the movement are not verified in the source.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Full clock case, carved apron, weights, and pendulum are cropped out in this image view.
- Research required: Internal movement condition, completeness, and mechanical functionality are unverified from the photo alone.