Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca 1890
This wall clock is identified by the source as a German-made timepiece by Gustav Becker, dating to approximately 1890. It features an 8-day gong-striking movement that sounds at half-hour and hourly intervals.
The case is constructed from walnut, featuring an architectural arched top pediment and ebonized turned pillars flanking the glazed section. The white enamel dial is complemented by original ornate foliate hands. The timekeeping mechanism is weight-driven, utilizing two weights visible through the glass. The clock measures 108 cm in height, 35 cm in width, and 14 cm in depth. The auction description reports that the clock is in working order and was recently serviced, noting that minor signs of age and cosmetic wear are present on the case and dial.
The clock comes with a winding key.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- ca 1890
- Type
- Wall clock
- Maker
- Gustav Becker
- Movement
- 8 day gong striking
- Dimensions
- 108cm x 35cm x 14cm
- Case material
- Walnut with ebonized details
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- Gustav Becker
Design
- Movement
- The clock is powered by an 8-day movement that operates via a twin-weight system. This mechanism is configured to strike a gong on the hour and at half-hour intervals. The weights and pendulum are suspended within the glazed section of the walnut cabinet. The auction description reports that the movement is in working order and has recently undergone servicing.
- Case and Dial
- The clock is housed in a walnut case featuring an architectural arched top pediment. The central portion of the case is glazed, allowing for a view of the twin weights and pendulum. Ebonized turned pillars are positioned on each side of the glazed door, providing structural framing. The dial is composed of white enamel and displays Roman numerals for the hours. It is fitted with original ornate foliate hands. The auction description notes that the exterior components exhibit minor signs of age and cosmetic wear consistent with its production date. The design follows the traditional Vienna wall clock aesthetic, characterized by its elongated, glazed vertical profile that displays the internal movement components during operation.
- Visible features
- • Enamel dial with Roman numerals • Twin weights visible within the glazed case • Architectural arched top pediment • Ebonized turned pillars bordering the glazed trunk
- Condition and Attribution
- Attributed to the manufacturer Gustav Becker, this clock is dated by the source to circa 1890. It is identified by the source as a German-made production. The current listing provides an SKU number for identification purposes. Regarding its physical state, the auction description reports that the clock remains in good condition relative to its age.
Identification
- SKU
- z14
- 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 mechanism caliber is unverified
- Research required: Provenance prior to current listing is undocumented