Gustav Becker Giltwood Cartel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1890-1900
This is a cartel wall clock attributed to the German manufacturer Gustav Becker, dating to the period between 1890 and 1900. The object features a decorative, ornate giltwood case with carved detailing.
The clock face is round and convex with a cream finish, displaying Arabic numerals for the hours and minute markers at the quarter-hours. The time is indicated by two delicate, openwork filigree hands. The movement is reported to be an eight-day mechanism, featuring two winding holes on the dial, which control the timekeeping and the striking functions, respectively. Measuring 750 mm in height, 470 mm in width, and 140 mm in depth, this piece follows the design tradition of European cartel clocks characterized by elaborate wall-mounted frames intended for interior display.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1890-1900
- Type
- Cartel clock
- Maker
- Gustav Becker
- Reference
- CL-WL-979
- Dimensions
- 750 x 470 x 140 mm
- Case Material
- Giltwood
- Strike System
- Hour and half-hour strike on gong
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- Gustav Becker
Design
- Visible features
- • Cream-colored dial exhibits visible surface crazing • Two winding holes present on the dial at approximately the 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions • Case features extensive floral and ribbon-like carvings • Hands display detailed pierced metalwork
- Case and Dial Design
- The clock is housed in a carved giltwood frame, consistent with the cartel clock typology. The visual composition includes floral motifs and ribbon detailing surrounding the central dial. The dial is circular and convex in profile, finished in a cream color with Arabic hour numerals. The hands are fashioned from metal with an intricate openwork, filigree pattern. There is visible crazing on the dial surface surrounding the central arbor and winding holes.
- Movement and Mechanism
- The internal mechanism is an eight-day movement, operated via two distinct winding holes located on the dial face. One aperture manages the timekeeping train, while the second controls the striking sequence. The clock is equipped with a striking system that uses a internal gong to sound the full hour and a single strike to indicate the half-hour.
- Attribution and Specifications
- The object is identified as a product of the German maker Gustav Becker. Its manufacturing date is estimated to be between 1890 and 1900. The overall dimensions of the clock are recorded as 750 mm in height, 470 mm in width, and 140 mm in depth, registered under reference number CL-WL-979.
Identification
- Reference
- CL-WL-979
- 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: Exact year of production within the 1890-1900 date range is not specified
- Research required: The specific movement caliber is not identified in the source