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Antique American Clocks                      July 2021

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84.      $200

Gustav Becker two-weight Vienna, ca. 1875.  A 42-inch case veneered in diagonally applied walnut veneer on the door, a carved base, and a burled walnut inset in the backboard.  The crest is missing, and the door glass is modern.  The two-part porcelain dial is flawless with proper hands.  The 8-day time-and-strike movement is signed and has a serial number of 249550; it is running and striking a wire gong on the hours and half-hours.  There are two embossed brass weights and a large brass pendulum bob.  The drop finials are likely replacements.  $200-$400.

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