Gustav Becker Clock

[MikeC]

Hi all,
I just purchased this Gustav Becker. The clock has a hinged front door and is 30 inches high, 13 inches wide, 6 1/2 inches deep. Face is 8 inches diameter. There are two small glass portholes on the sides that the movement can be seen through. It is spring driven. From what I can see it was manufactured between 1925 - 1933 in Freiburg Germany. I've searched the movement and can't find a serial number, so I used the logo to date it. I've included links to some pictures to see if anyone might be able to tell me if this is right or can tell me the exact year it was made. Also I've been referring to this clock as a "Box Regulator" is this correct?
Thanks for any help.
Mike

Clock: Click Here
Movement: Click Here
Right side: Click Here
Left side:Click Here
Logo: Click Here

 

[Sooth]

Your clock is indeed a Box Regulator, and was likely made between the dates you stated. Not all GB clocks have a serial number, and for what it's worth, you clock is pretty close to the same as mine, only yours has a nicer case. See my clock on my website for reference.

I hope you will clean the movement. It looks like it needs cleaning quite badly.

 

[clocksiam]

I agree with Sooth same year have one like it with beveld glass

 

[John Hubby]

Right on all counts for description. My data show this back plate marking (letters H and K with GB Anchor logo) was used as early as 1919 so it might be a bit older than 1925-33. There were several letter markings used during the period from 1910 to 1940 but so far I don't have enough data to make a good correlation for how they were used or in what years.

John Hubby
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[MikeC]

Thanks for the info guys. Sooth, I would love to clean the movement, but I've never done that before. I really don't know where to begin. Anybody have a how to guide?
Mike

 

[jmclaugh]

Thanks for the info guys. Sooth, I would love to clean the movement, but I've never done that before. I really don't know where to begin. Anybody have a how to guide?
Mike

Mike,
HTH as a starting point. Good luck.

http://www.m-p.co.uk/muk/ryoc/index.shtml

 

[Joseph Bautsch]

Mike - If you are just getting started in clock repairing this web site will provide information on finding providers of tools and equipment as well as what is needed to get started. Go to:

http://www.ticktockrx.com/

Click on the beginning clock repairman category.

 

[MikeC]

Now I have some new resources. With what I've read from both sites I should be able to do this (I think)! Thanks guys for the information.
Mike