Gustav Becker Unusual Ratchet Wind Vienna Regulator Clock

Gustav Becker Unusual Ratchet Wind Vienna Regulator Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Mark of Time[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$400[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]1:00 PM – Feb 18, 2004[/restrict]

German Gustav Becker Unusual Ratchet Wind Vienna Regulator Clock, Circa 1880, 8″ printed paper dial with enamel center & seconds bit, 8-day, unusual brass movement, very rare two weight solid plate mechanism with extremely unusual pull cord ratchet winders, lovely mixed wood case has book matched veneers & original carved top, normally clocks of this type wind with a crank, this type of winding system was probably made so the clock can be high on a wall & wound without a ladder, an advanced collectors clock, excellent condition, recently serviced. Height 53″.