Antique Gustav Becker Vienna German Carved Walnut Wall Clock DRP 37"

Description

A beautiful early 20th century Gustav Becker wall clock. Features a walnut case with an arcade set between turned and twisted columns. Lower side is carved and scrolled with drop finials. Glass front is beveled. Marked along backside of works.

One of the better quality/best-known German clockmakers from the mid to late 19th century was Gustav Becker. Born in 1819, Becker trained as a clockmaker in Germany and Austria. In 1850 he opened workshops in Freiburg, Silesia, Germany in 1850. Initially, Becker struggled with untrained help, but won the "Medaille d’Or" for design at the 1852 Silesia Trade Exposition. Becker incorporated that first medal and his initials, G.B., into his trademark and, as you will see below, into many components of his clocks, from movement mounts to wall standoffs to beatplates and pulleys.

This award gave him the recognition that he needed to attract skilled craftsmen to his workshops. Numerous awards and certificates followed, from trade expos as far-flung as Australia and as close to home as Vienna. He was very adept at leveraging this new-found notoriety to the benefit of his business enterprise.

Condition

Good Antique Running Condition; age and use related wear. Missing the tip of a block along the arches at the top as well as some upper finials. Scuffing to the pendulum.

Dimensions

17" x 11" d x 37"h