ANTIQUE GUSTAV BECKER 3 WEIGHT GRAND SONNERIE CLOCK 50" x18" X 7.5" RUNS
ANTIQUE GUSTAV BECKER 3 WEIGHT GRAND SONNERIE CLOCK 50" x18" X 7.5" RUNS
SOLD $250.00 Sold: Apr 8, 2025 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
Up for auction is a Gustav Becker 3 weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna German 8 day weight driven clock. This clock is also called a blind mans clock because of the striking mechanism: 1. - 1 gong strike on the quarter hour plus striking a gong for the correct hour. 2. - 2 gong strikes on the 1/2 hour plus striking a gong for the correct hour. 3. - 3 gong strikes on the 3/4 hour plus striking a gong for the correct hour. 4. - 4 gong strikes at the hour plus striking a gong for the next hour. And so on. Great movement and is running correctly. Original finish. The crown is not original, but a modern replacement - looks ok. Has key for winding. Has 1 original latch assembly to lock door. The front glass that covers the movement and 2 side glasses are replacements. Porcelain beat plate. Dial is porcelain with no damage. Pendulum is clean with 1 tiny dent. The 3 weights are nice as are the pulleys - may or may not be original.. Large clock measuring 50" tall x 18" wide and 7.5" deep. Back of movement is Marked: Gustav Becker Freiburg 1101040. Made approx. 1893. Has wall stabilizers with thumb screws. Keep this seller as I will be listing some other great clocks. Any questions - please email me. USA shipping is $80.00. International buyers - please be advised I do use eBays global shipping program. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
Up for auction is a Gustav Becker 3 weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna German 8 day weight driven clock. This clock is also called a blind mans clock because of the striking mechanism: 1. - 1 gong strike on the quarter hour plus striking a gong for the correct hour. 2. - 2 gong strikes on the 1/2 hour plus striking a gong for the correct hour. 3. - 3 gong strikes on the 3/4 hour plus striking a gong for the correct hour. 4. - 4 gong strikes at the hour plus striking a gong for the next hour. And so on. Great movement and is running correctly. Original finish. The crown is not original, but a modern replacement - looks ok. Has key for winding. Has 1 original latch assembly to lock door. The front glass that covers the movement and 2 side glasses are replacements. Porcelain beat plate. Dial is porcelain with no damage. Pendulum is clean with 1 tiny dent. The 3 weights are nice as are the pulleys - may or may not be original.. Large clock measuring 50" tall x 18" wide and 7.5" deep. Back of movement is Marked: Gustav Becker Freiburg 1101040. Made approx. 1893. Has wall stabilizers with thumb screws. Keep this seller as I will be listing some other great clocks. Any questions - please email me. USA shipping is $80.00. International buyers - please be advised I do use eBays global shipping program. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.