Carved vienna regulator wall clock at cowan s auctions.
Vienna wall clock makers.
True vienna regulators are weight driven clocks although there are some spring driven clocks generally referred to as vienna regulators.
However a movement signed by one maker may have been placed in a case made by another a practice usually termed a marriage a clock case made in one century might even have a movement made fifty or a hundred years later.
They were made from fine woods and considered very durable mechanical device for time keeping.
In the usa they are called vienna regulators but in the uk among other places they are usually called vienna wall clocks.
A vienna regulator makes a wonderful addition to your home.
This is another type of antique german clock which can be placed in a wall.
I love and collect vienna regulators.
Gustav becker clocks are known for their quality workmanship and the becker name on a clock will make it more valuable than lesser known maker s clocks of similar quality.
Vienna regulator styles by phil rasch published on snclocks.
Wilhelm bauer vienna active 1884 president of vienna clockmakers society 1881 and active clockmaker until late 1920s.
Beautiful late 19th century twin weight carved vienna wall clock.
Below is a sampling of some of the most common clock makers marks you may come across.
Some clocks signed kreutz bauer in wein.
The clocks made before 1850 tended to be simpler in design than the clocks produced later.
Produced post office official government vienna regulators.
Everything from anniversary clocks to wristwatches is available with the becker trademark.
The best part is a fantastic cast bronze pendulum in rococo style with a winged cherub in the center.
Huge vienna rare maker movement mahogany cased 795.
Vienna regulator clocks were crafted around 1790 in austria a german speaking country and were used all the way to 1910.
Becker clocks weren t limited to wooden wall clocks though.
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