Post Your Gustav Becker Clocks Here

Hi all, sorry to interupt your thread...I am new to all of this...I have recently aquired a wall clock and after reading this thread, I believe it is a Gustav Becker clock. I dont know much about it myself, so any info would be great! I have attached some photos.

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Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this one!
Cheers, Deb

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Originally Posted by tarant

I'm not sure if the dial and hands are original. One of the last clocks from Broumov (about -13000 before the last serial number). Solid pinions, Graham's escapement - looks like not a movement from Silesia series...

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Tarant, it appears to me the dial and hands are OK, they are quite similar to other GB clocks made at the same time. The movement is one of the SILESIA series that appear to have been made specifically for use at the Braunau factory . . This started in 1913 and continued through WWI and into the final production from that factory before the Junghans takeover of GB at which time the Braunau factory stopped making clocks for GB. The main features are: Solid plates front and back, solid cut pinions, adjustable Graham escapement, countwheel striking, serial number from Braunau series, after 1918 stamped "Made in Tschechoslovakia"

Based on the serial number this clock was made about mid-1924, could have been made a little later but I need more examples made in this period to confirm that point.

The case is quite similar to several that are featured in the 1924 GB catalog published by Victor Tang, but there were none exactly like this one. Thanks for posting, this is quite an interesting clock.

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Originally Posted by longknu

I post one picture the bevel glass in the door my clock had name Paris.

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Longknu, thanks very much for the photo of the door glass for your clock. That reminded me that I have one GB clock documented that has a dial with French markings; unfortunately the photos aren't mine so will need to ask the owner for permission to use them. In any event, I now think your clock was likely sold to a French retail merchant who then had the glass etched and possibly installed the porcelain dial. If that is what happened, then the dial could be considered original to the clock.

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Originally Posted by DebNZ

Hi all, sorry to interupt your thread...I am new to all of this...I have recently aquired a wall clock and after reading this thread, I believe it is a Gustav Becker clock. I dont know much about it myself, so any info would be great! I have attached some photos.
Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this one!
Cheers, Deb

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Deb, welcome to the NAWCC Message Board and thanks for posting your inquiry and the photos of your clock. It is most definitely a Gustav Becker, SILESIA grade movement that was first introduced in late 1908. The SILESIA grade indicates that the movement has solid cut pinions instead of less expensive lantern pinions and generally higher quality finish than those made later that have lantern pinions.

Based on the characteristics of your clock including the case style and the logo used on the dial, it was most likely made between 1909 and 1914.

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Originally Posted by John Hubby

Deb, welcome to the NAWCC Message Board and thanks for posting your inquiry and the photos of your clock. It is most definitely a Gustav Becker, SILESIA grade movement that was first introduced in late 1908. The SILESIA grade indicates that the movement has solid cut pinions instead of less expensive lantern pinions and generally higher quality finish than those made later that have lantern pinions.

Based on the characteristics of your clock including the case style and the logo used on the dial, it was most likely made between 1909 and 1914.

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Thanks very much for the info :smile: I do really love the clock, eve though i have only had it for a week. So far it seems to keep good time (even though it is dirty) it chimes on the hour and half hour perfectly.

Another quick question though...I have been looking at others clocks that have been made by him and I am not sure but it seems that this one may be missing the top of the clock??? or is this the way it should be?

Many thanks
Deb

Hi Deb,

Yes, your clock would have had a top (crown). Many were lost over the years. It is possible to find a suitable replacement.

Best,

Richard T.
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I really didn't want my post merged with the above............Is there a way to avoid this??

Greetings all,

A good friend purchased the clock below at Scott's antique market (Atlanta area) yesterday.

It is missing the glass over the dial but other than that it is in good shape. Rod gong with GB on the base. The photo of the gong assy was corrupted and can't be used.:confused:

The clock is wider and larger than it looks in the photo.


Best,

Richard T.

Here are 2 of my newest Clocks....

The Keyhole is I beleive about 1905 or so and
the 3 weight about 1890

Both are awesome clocks
so I must move some out for these

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Originally Posted by Richard T.

Hi Deb,

Yes, your clock would have had a top (crown). Many were lost over the years. It is possible to find a suitable replacement.

Best,

Richard T.
-> posts merged by system <-

I really didn't want my post merged with the above............Is there a way to avoid this??

Greetings all,

A good friend purchased the clock below at Scott's antique market (Atlanta area) yesterday.

It is missing the glass over the dial but other than that it is in good shape. Rod gong with GB on the base. The photo of the gong assy was corrupted and can't be used.:confused:

The clock is wider and larger than it looks in the photo.


Best,

Richard T.

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I didn't mention that the retailer of the clock was in southern Sweden (Jonkoping):)

Best,

Richard T.

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Originally Posted by Richard T.

Hi Deb,

Yes, your clock would have had a top (crown). Many were lost over the years. It is possible to find a suitable replacement.

Best, Richard T.

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Deb, I've scanned two clocks with a case that appears to be the same as yours from the 1912 GB catalog published by our member Victor Tang, Model No. 3023 and Model No. 3026. The scans are posted below and show two versions of top pieces that were available at that time, that would be suitable for your clock. You can find similar replacement pieces from several clock parts suppliers that can be stained and finished to match your case.

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Originally Posted by Richard T.

Greetings all,

A good friend purchased the clock below at Scott's antique market (Atlanta area) yesterday.

It is missing the glass over the dial but other than that it is in good shape. Rod gong with GB on the base. The photo of the gong assy was corrupted and can't be used.:confused:

The clock is wider and larger than it looks in the photo.

Best, Richard T.

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Richard, thanks for posting. The case for your friend's clock shows up only in the 1932 GB catalog that is shown in Tran Duy Ly's "Gustav Becker" book page 166, as Model 1283 (scan below). I believe the writing on the back of his clock also shows "Uhr No./Clock No. 1283", so it's a perfect match. In the illustration it says the dial is a 10-inch diameter one, had exactly the same numbers, hands, and GB Anchor logo. My best guess is that the clock was made sometime between 1928 and 1932.

The red, black, and white paper label on the back of the clock was first used in 1918 and continued through the end of 1932 when the Freiburg factory was closed. Too bad the label with the clock model number has the year of sale missing (torn off), the date of 19 October is still there.

The figural piece mounted at the top front of the case is not original. you can see where the original decoration (which was carved wood) was originally mounted.