C.1920, German, Gustav Becker, unusual 3-weight striking Grand Sonnerie on 8 melodious rods (4 on each side).
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23 October 2024
The original 3-wt movement was factory engineered to swing 2 large articulated arms with 4 hammers each, and with the addition of helper springs behind the movement (factory installed), to assist with the additional work required. The large iron gong standard is also signed GB, and the walnut case with a heavy door insert with 7 panes of heavily beveled glass. The only detraction on this clock is that some one has painted the dial plate with yellow paint, and the normally blued hands painted gold; dial plate is a bit loose to movement. An oddity for the confident mechanic. Height 43 inches
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C.1920, German, Gustav Becker, unusual 3-weight striking Grand Sonnerie on 8 melodious rods (4 on each side). The original 3-wt movement was factory engineered to swing 2 large articulated arms with 4 hammers each, and with the addition of helper springs behind the movement (factory installed), to assist with the additional work required. The large iron gong standard is also signed GB, and the walnut case with a heavy door insert with 7 panes of heavily beveled glass. The only detraction on this clock is that some one has painted the dial plate with yellow paint, and the normally blued hands painted gold; dial plate is a bit loose to movement. An oddity for the confident mechanic. Height 43 inches
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