Dating Gustav Becker Mantle Clock

[cimislia1204]

Hello, I am wondering if anybody could please assist with dating a Gustav Becker mantle clock. Photos attached. Its serial number is 2403111. Based on this thread and given the serial number noted there, I would think my clock with 2403111 would also be from 1924? Any information would be much appreciated. It was my great grandfather's and I understand he purchased it in Chicago.

Thank you.

 

[Chris.K]

According to the antique price guide your clock was made after 1926. Chris

 

[KurtinSA]

According to John Hubby's research, the clock dates to early 1921.

Kurt

 

[new2clocks]

According to the antique price guide your clock was made after 1926. Chris

According to John Hubby's research, the clock dates to early 1921.

Between the two sources, I would rely on John Hubby's data, as he has performed intensive horological research on Becker.

Regards.

 

[Chris.K]

Becker is like Kienzle in that there are numerous SN lists and seems each one is different. One list said my dads Kienzle was made in 1882 but another says 1923. I guess try to find two lists about the same and go from there. Chris

 

[KurtinSA]

Between the two sources, I would rely on John Hubby's data, as he has performed intensive horological research on Becker.

What he said!!

Kurt

 

[new2clocks]

One list said my dads Kienzle was made in 1882 but another says 1923.

Tatyana has been compiling extensive data on Kienzle and could provide a very good circa date.

Regards.

 

[Tatyana]

Becker is like Kienzle in that there are numerous SN lists and seems each one is different. One list said my dads Kienzle was made in 1882 but another says 1923...

Hello Chris!
Please show your Kienzle. I will try to date your movement.

Regards
Tatyana

 

[Chris.K]

Hello Chris!
Please show your Kienzle. I will try to date your movement.

Regards
Tatyana

After I finish this HAU rebuild I was planning on dropping the barrels out of the Kienzle and put new springs in. When I do I will shoot ya a pic.. Ty kindly. Chris.

 

[cimislia1204]

What he said!!

Kurt

Thank you all for your assistance with my Gustav Becker clock!

 

[Chris.K]

Hello Chris!
Please show your Kienzle. I will try to date your movement.

Regards
Tatyana

I did find a pic of the serial number and logo off my dads Kienzle.. here ya go.. Chris.

 

[Tatyana]

I did find a pic of the serial number and logo off my dads Kienzle.. here ya go.. Chris.

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I believe your movement is no later than 1927.

Here are 2 movements with gift plates.

January 1924 January# 108372



and June 1929 # 184620:



Regards
Tatyana