C.1880, German, Gustav Becker, 3-Weight regulator in the alt Deutsch or old German style.
Anonymous (not verified)
23 October 2024
This is a very large and impressive column case with original top and carved bottom trim, including a lions head. All finials are original, as are the patterned dial center, weight and pendulum. The only shortcoming on this clock is that the last owner sprayed the entire case over with Varathane or something similar, and it needs to be gently rubbed off with 0000 steel wool. (Has not been stripped and grain is still closed). Movement runs and strikes, although the gut is old and time to be changed. A dry split in the top rear of the case does not show, and can be repaired; bottom cap to one weight missing. This clock came directly from Europe. Height 60 inches
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Becker, Gustav
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1880, German, Gustav Becker, 3-Weight regulator in the alt Deutsch or old German style. This is a very large and impressive column case with original top and carved bottom trim, including a lions head. All finials are original, as are the patterned dial center, weight and pendulum. The only shortcoming on this clock is that the last owner sprayed the entire case over with Varathane or something similar, and it needs to be gently rubbed off with 0000 steel wool. (Has not been stripped and grain is still closed). Movement runs and strikes, although the gut is old and time to be changed. A dry split in the top rear of the case does not show, and can be repaired; bottom cap to one weight missing. This clock came directly from Europe. Height 60 inches
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