Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Gustav Becker Two-month Duration Quarter-striking Floor Regulator, Germany, round composite brass dial with silvered arabic numeral chapter ring and subsidiary seconds dial, engraved brass center, long duration quarter-striking movement with deadbeat escapement, maintaining power spring barrels mounted to back of rear plate, and crutch beat adjustment, powered by three engraved brass-cased weights with similar engraving on pendulum bob, flat-top walnut case, hood door with columns flanking the dial opening, full-length glazed waist door, columns flanking inset base panel, all on bun feet, ht. 89 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Movement complete and will tick and strike but will need overhaul for proper operation. Lacking pendulum suspension spring. No key. Needs new cables.
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Gustav Becker Two-month, GermanyJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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