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Gustav Becker double-weight Vienna regulator wall clock

Partially verified

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.

Full view of the Gustav Becker wall clock showing the glazed case, enamel dial, and pendulum.
Full view of the Gustav Becker wall clock showing the glazed case, enamel dial, and pendulum. — Vintage Clocks UK. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintageclocks.uk
Category
Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution
Gustav Becker
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
2037
Source-reported date
Circa 1880
Source-reported place
United Kingdom

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 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.

Evidence for this section
  • “The case is made of a light walnut wood ad burr walnut with turned finials and ebonized mounts”
  • “Quarter calamander wood turned pillars”
  • “original enamel dial and hands”
  • “Beat plaque”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Double weight regulating clock”
  • “Deadbeat escapement”
  • “Maintaining power”
  • “Gustav Becker movement stamp movement”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Very good condition for age, showing slight signs or age.”
  • “Circa 1880”
  • “Very nice patina”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement retain its original serial number corresponding to the Gustav Becker production records?
  • Are all six turned finials original to the clock case construction?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Gustav Becker double-weight Vienna regulator wall clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGustav Becker“by Gustav Becker”
DateCirca 1880“Circa 1880”
Dimensions140cm high by 36cm wide & 16cm depth“Measures 140cm high by 36cm wide & 16cm depth”
MechanismDouble weight regulating clock with deadbeat escapement“Double weight regulating clock”
ConstructionWalnut, burr walnut, and kingwood“Kingwood & Burr Walnut Wood”
FeaturesMaintaining power and beat plaque“Maintaining power”

Visible details

  • Enamel dial with Roman numerals
  • Visible cylindrical pendulum bob
  • Glazed case panels
  • Six turned decorative finials

Research qualifications

  • Movement stamp not clearly visible in provided photographs
  • Exact wood species composition remains unverified by independent analysis

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

Consulted source

Extremely Rare Antique Kingwood & Burr Walnut Wood Double Weight Vienna Regulator Wall Clock by Gustav Becker

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 8f2a2a9e64

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