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Vienna Regulator Wall Clock in Reproduction Case

Partially verified

This wall clock combines an antique two-weight Vienna regulator movement, estimated to date to circa 1900, with a reproduction wooden case dated to 1970. The white porcelain dial displays Roman numerals, decorative hands, two winding arbors, and a gilt pie-crust bezel. According to the auction description, the dial is marked 'Vienna' along with an indistinguishable two-part maker's name. A brass pendulum is suspended within the glazed case, while weights, pulleys, and key are noted as missing.

Vienna regulator wall clock movement in glazed reproduction case
Vienna regulator wall clock movement in glazed reproduction case — Pacific Galleries. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
44
Source-reported date
Movement c. 1900; case 1970
Country
Austria

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

Object Assembly and Case Construction

This clock combines a reported circa 1900 movement with a modern case. According to the auction description, the "Movement appears to have been placed in reproduction case," giving the approximate dates as "Movement c.1900; case 1970."

Direct visual observation shows a glazed wall-hanging wooden case with a flared cornice top and a tapering lower bracket enclosing the pendulum drop. The catalog records the overall dimensions as "36\"H x 12'w x 5.75\"D".

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement appears to have been placed in reproduction case.”
  • “Movement c.1900; case 1970.”
  • “Glazed wall-hanging wooden case with flared cornice top and tapering lower bracket.”
  • “36"H x 12'w x 5.75"D”

Dial and Inscriptions

The dial features a porcelain face bordered by a gilt pie-crust bezel. Visual examination confirms white porcelain ground with black Roman numerals, ornate pierced hands, and two winding arbors.

Catalog text records the inscription details as: "Face marked \"Vienna\"; can't distinguish 2-part name on face."

Evidence for this section
  • “porcelain face with gilt pie-crust bezel.”
  • “White porcelain dial with black Roman numerals and ornate pierced hands.”
  • “Two winding arbors visible on the dial face.”
  • “Face marked "Vienna"; can't distinguish 2-part name on face.”

Movement, Components, and Reported Condition

The catalog lists a "Two weight movement" and notes that it "Comes with pendulum; no weights, weight pulleys or key." Visual observation notes a large circular brass pendulum bob suspended on a dark rod.

Operational status is not verified; the auction catalog rates the lot as "Condition fair; untested."

Evidence for this section
  • “Two weight movement”
  • “Comes with pendulum; no weights, weight pulleys or key.”
  • “Large circular brass pendulum bob suspended on a dark pendulum rod.”
  • “Condition fair; untested.”

Open research questions

  • What is the legible text of the two-part maker's name on the dial face under magnification or direct examination?
  • Are there maker stamps, trademarks, or serial numbers on the movement backplate to verify the circa 1900 Austrian attribution?
  • How is the movement mounted into the 1970 case, and what evidence of adaptation or altered seatboards exists?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vienna Regulator Wall Clock in Reproduction Case
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement TypeTwo weight movement“Two weight movement”
Dial FeaturesPorcelain face with gilt pie-crust bezel“porcelain face with gilt pie-crust bezel.”
Dial MarkingFace marked "Vienna"; indistinguishable two-part name“Face marked "Vienna"; can't distinguish 2-part name on face.”
Estimated DatingMovement c.1900; case 1970“Movement c.1900; case 1970.”
Dimensions36"H x 12'w x 5.75"D“36"H x 12'w x 5.75"D”
Included ComponentsComes with pendulum; no weights, weight pulleys or key“Comes with pendulum; no weights, weight pulleys or key.”
Reported Dimensions36" H x 12" W x 5.75" D (recorded as 12'w in catalog text)“36"H x 12'w x 5.75"D”
Reported ConditionFair; untested“Condition fair; untested.”

Visible details

  • Glazed wall-hanging wooden case with flared cornice top and tapering lower bracket.
  • White porcelain dial with black Roman numerals and ornate pierced hands.
  • Gilt pie-crust patterned bezel surrounding the dial perimeter.
  • Large circular brass pendulum bob suspended on a dark pendulum rod.
  • Two winding arbors visible on the dial face.

Research qualifications

  • Source notes the two-part maker's name on the dial face is indistinguishable.
  • Offered without weights, weight pulleys, or winding key.
  • The movement is untested and condition is rated fair by the source.
  • Case is a later reproduction (dated 1970 by the source) rather than original to the circa 1900 movement.

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

Consulted source

Sold at Auction: VIENNA REGULATOR WALL CLOCK MOVEMENT IN REPRODUCTION CASE - Two weight movement; porcelain face with gilt pie-crust bezel. Face mark...

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record dd908ced09

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