Gustav Becker double-weight Vienna regulator wall clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1880
This double-weight Vienna regulator wall clock, attributed to Gustav Becker, dates to circa 1880. The timepiece is housed in a wooden case constructed from light walnut, burr walnut, and kingwood, featuring quarter calamander wood turned pillars and ebonized mounts.
The clock incorporates a deadbeat escapement and a maintaining power mechanism. The dial is enamel, and the movement is reported to bear a Gustav Becker stamp. The case is fully glazed to display the swinging pendulum, and the exterior is decorated with six turned finials. The clock measures 140cm in height, 36cm in width, and 16cm in depth. It is equipped with a winding key. The auction description reports the clock is in good working order, noting it exhibits slight signs of age consistent with its period.
The assembly is set upon a base with a visible beat plaque.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1880
- Type
- Wall clock
- Maker
- Gustav Becker
- Features
- Maintaining power and beat plaque
- Mechanism
- Double weight regulating clock with deadbeat escapement
- Dimensions
- 140cm high by 36cm wide & 16cm depth
- Construction
- Walnut, burr walnut, and kingwood
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- Gustav Becker
Design
- Case and Dial
- The wall clock features a case primarily constructed from a combination of light walnut and burr walnut, accented with kingwood elements. The architectural design includes quarter turned pillars made of calamander wood and ebonized mounts. The case is fully glazed, allowing for a clear view of the internal pendulum mechanism. It is topped with a crest featuring several turned finials. The clock face consists of an original enamel dial with Roman numerals, paired with original hands. A beat plaque is positioned at the base of the pendulum's travel area within the case. The total dimensions of the unit are recorded as 140cm in height, 36cm in width, and 16cm in depth.
- Visible features
- • Enamel dial with Roman numerals • Visible cylindrical pendulum bob • Glazed case panels • Six turned decorative finials
- Movement and Mechanism
- The clock is configured as a double-weight regulator. The movement incorporates a deadbeat escapement and a maintaining power mechanism, designed to provide consistent force during winding. The auction description notes that the movement carries a Gustav Becker stamp, identifying the manufacturer. The clock is stated to be in good working order. A winding key is included with the piece to facilitate the operation of the weights.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description reports the clock is in very good condition for its age, while acknowledging the presence of slight signs of use consistent with its history. The piece is described as having a nice patina and is presented in a showroom condition state. Attributed to circa 1880, the clock represents a standard form of the Vienna regulator. No further provenance or history is provided by the source beyond the identification of the maker and the physical description of the components.
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: Movement stamp not clearly visible in provided photographs
- Research required: Exact wood species composition remains unverified by independent analysis