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Gustav Becker 19th-century walnut Vienna regulator wall clock

Partially verified

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.

Dial and bezel of the Vienna regulator wall clock showing Gustav Becker logo and subsidiary dial
Dial and bezel of the Vienna regulator wall clock showing Gustav Becker logo and subsidiary dial — Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.the-saleroom.com
Category
Clock · Vienna regulator wall clock
Maker / attribution
Gustav Becker
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
141
Source-reported date
19th century
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “19th century walnut Vienna regulator wall clock”
  • “gadrooned carved apron”
  • “109cm high”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “white enamel dial”
  • “Gustav Becker makers mark inscribed”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Gustav Becker makers mark inscribed”
  • “two weight eight day movement”

Open research questions

  • Does the serial number, if present on the movement plates, provide a specific production date?
  • Are the weights and pendulum, which are not visible in the photograph, original to the clock?
  • Is there evidence of repair to the white enamel dial?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Gustav Becker 19th-century walnut Vienna regulator wall clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Maker's MarkGustav Becker“Gustav Becker makers mark inscribed”
MovementTwo weight eight day movement“two weight eight day movement”
DialWhite enamel dial“white enamel dial”
Case ApronGadrooned carved apron“gadrooned carved apron”
Height109cm high“109cm high”
Height109 cm“109cm high”
Dating19th Century“A 19th century walnut Vienna regulator”

Visible details

  • 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.

Research qualifications

  • Full clock case, carved apron, weights, and pendulum are cropped out in this image view.
  • Internal movement condition, completeness, and mechanical functionality are unverified from the photo alone.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

A 19th century walnut Vienna regulator wall clock, white enamel dial, Gustav Becker makers mark i

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 652253b6bd

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