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ULTRA RAREGustav BeckerWORLD WAR 2GERMANU BOATSUBMARINEWORKING GREATRADIO ROOM8 DAY CLOCKKriegsmarinew KeyKEEPS GREAT TIMEULTRA RAREGustav Becker VersionGOOD LUCK FINDING ANOTHER ONEGustav Becker Clock Company HistoryOne of the better quality best known German clock-makers from the mid to late 19th century was Gustav Becker. Born in 1819, Becker trained as a clock-maker in Germany and Austria. In 1850 he opened workshops in Freiburg, Silesia, Germany in 1850. Initially, Becker struggled with untrained help, but won the "Medaille d’Or" for design at the 1852 Silesia Trade Exposition. Becker incorporated that first medal and his initials, G.B., into his trademark and, as you will see below, into many components of his clocks, from movement mounts to wall standoffs to beat plates and pulleys. This award gave him the recognition that he needed to attract skilled craftsmen to his workshops. Numerous awards and certificates followed, from trade expos as far-flung as Australia and as close to home as Vienna. He was very adept at leveraging this new-found notoriety to the benefit of his business enterprise. Gustav Becker Factory Workers Gustav Becker clocks are known for their quality workmanship and the Becker name on a clock will make it more valuable than lesser-known maker’s clocks of similar quality. These collectible works of art are not as expensive as their furniture counterparts and can range in price from $500 to $5,000 and more. 'FREE RETURNS' LISTINGS:NO QUESTIONS ASKEDNO NEED TO FIRST INFORM US OR TO GET OUR RETURN CLICK ON THE RETURN BUTTON AND PRINT OUT THE FREE RETURN LABELRETURN THE UNUSED ITEM IN THE EXACT CONDITION YOU RECEIVED IT INTAPE THE LABEL TO THE PACKAGE THEN HAVE THE USPS COME BY FOR FREE AND PICK IT UP [GO TO USPS WEBSITE UNDER THE TAB 'QUICK TOOLS' CHOOSE 'SCHEDULE A PICKUP'] OR DROP IT OFF AT THE POST OFFICEOTHER RETURNS:NO QUESTIONS ASKEDNO NEED TO FIRST INFORM US OR TO GET OUR RETURN AUTHORIZATION JUST CLICK ON THE RETURN BUTTON AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS RETURN THE UNUSED ITEM IN THE EXACT CONDITION YOU RECEIVED IT IN.TAPE SHIPPING LABEL TO THE PACKAGE THEN HAVE THE USPS COME BY FOR FREE AND PICK IT UP [GO TO USPS WEBSITE UNDER THE TAB 'QUICK TOOLS' CHOOSE 'SCHEDULE A PICKUP'] OR DROP IT OFF AT THE POST OFFICE. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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