Vienna Regulator Wall Clock, circa 1890-1900
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1890-1900
This wall-mounted regulator clock is attributed to the German manufacturer Lenskirch, dating to circa 1890-1900. The timepiece features an eight-day movement with a deadbeat escapement and a power reserve mechanism, designed for gong striking.
The case is constructed from walnut and incorporates ebonized turned finials and carved pillars flanking a glazed central section. The upper portion of the clock features an architectural pediment. The clock face comprises an enamel dial accompanied by original ornate foliate hands. The overall height measures 128 cm, with a width of 41.5 cm and a depth of 18 cm. The auction description notes the clock is in working order following a recent service and includes the necessary winding key.
The external appearance exhibits minor age-related cosmetic wear consistent with its production period.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Regulator
- Dated
- circa 1890-1900
- Maker
- Lenskirch
- Condition
- Working order
- Materials
- Walnut and ebony
- Dimensions
- 128cm x 41.5cm x 18cm
- Escapement
- Dead beat
- Movement type
- 8-day gong striking
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- Lenskirch
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features walnut wood with ebonized turned finials • Enamel dial with Roman numerals • Two brass-cased weights suspended within the glazed section • Carved decorative pillars flanking the central glass panel
- Dial and Movement
- The timekeeping is indicated by an enamel dial displaying Roman numerals. The dial is fitted with original ornate foliate-style hands. The internal mechanism is an eight-day movement designed to strike on a gong. The movement includes a deadbeat escapement and a power reserve feature. The auction description indicates that the movement is currently in working order and has recently undergone servicing. Two weights are utilized to drive the movement, which are visible within the glazed case. A winding key is supplied with the clock.
- Condition and Attribution
- The seller reports the object as a German-made regulator clock manufactured by Lenskirch, providing conflicting dates of circa 1890 and circa 1900 in the provided documentation. The clock is described as being in good condition relative to its age, though it exhibits minor signs of cosmetic wear on both the dial and the wooden case. No specific manufacturer's markings are highlighted in the source or visible in the photography to confirm the specific workshop of origin. The condition report provided by the auction house serves as the primary assessment of the clock's state and function.
- Case Construction and Design
- The clock is housed in a case primarily composed of walnut, accented with ebonized turned finials and architectural decorative elements. The structure features carved pillars positioned on either side of the glazed central section, which permits a view of the pendulum and the twin weights. An architectural pediment surmounts the upper case, providing the clock with its characteristic profile. The lower section of the case terminates in a tapering base with additional ebonized turnings. The finish combines the natural wood grain of the walnut with dark ebonized details, a combination noted by the seller as a feature of the construction. The overall dimensions are reported as 128 cm in height, 41.5 cm in width, and 18 cm in depth.
Identification
- SKU
- 2317
- Serial number
- 2317
- 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 date of manufacture is inconsistent between 'Ca 1900' and 'ca 1890' in the source
- Research required: Attribution to Lenskirch is stated but no specific internal maker's mark is depicted in the provided photos