Thank-you Kurt, I appreciate your quick response, confirming my coarse estimate of 1920. I am attaching a photo of the head piece, and yes, there must have been another on top. Note the photo of clock height, I believe it is larger than the miniature regulator you reference. Also, the clock had a single chime rod
Gustav Becker was a German clockmaker who produced clocks from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. The trademark "Silesia" indicates that the clock was made in what is now the southwestern region of Poland. Determining the exact date of manufacture can be difficult without a serial number or other identifying information, but there are some general characteristics of Gustav Becker clocks that can help narrow down the time period. Early Gustav Becker clocks, produced in the mid- to late-1800s, typically had ornate cases with carved details and often featured enamel dials. Later clocks from the early 1900s had simpler, more streamlined cases and more commonly used metal dials. Based on the style of the clock in question, it is likely that it was made sometime in the late 1800s or early 1900s. However, without more specific information, it is difficult to give a more precise estimate of the date of manufacture.
Thank-you Richard, your dial is in much better condition. Do you recommend any method of cleaning my dial, thanks, Henry
Kurt, I tried with little success to respond to your post, did not complete my response, and want to thank you for the excellent links to the John Hubby posts, most helpful!
Thank-you for your comments, very interesting. I was hoping that the movement photos might provide a better clue as to date, but maybe not. Henry
Just to muddy the waters a little, based on J.Hubby's data, this clock was probably made between 1906 and 1925. The Silesia logo was first used in the Freiburg factory but was later used in the Braunau factory in 1913 due to WWI, and from 1920-1925 the Silesia logo was used at Braunau factory but these clocks had solid cut pinions and solid plates, front and back. What is not clear to me is that after WWI clock productions apparently again resumed in Freiburg , but was the Silesia logo used again in that factory up to 1925? Hubby's data is confusing on that. I think that your clock was probably made in Freiburg from 1906 to 1913, but maybe during the 1920's. Unfortunately without a serial number it is difficult to pin point the date. Does anyone else have a different interpretation based in Mr. Hubby's data. Very interesting history.
I have 3 like that, and 2 are a cream color, and one pure white, and they have no smoke or discoloration
Thank-you, I think you are correct about the dial simply having a cream color, after gently wiping with water and seeing no change. Henry
Thanks for the help, the clock is a gift to a relative, and a range of years will be fine to give them, I will say the clock is approximately 100 years old or a little more. It is beautifully made, and the chime rod sounds like a bell, they will love it!
