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294.           $100

Gustav Becker two-weight wall clock, ca. 1870/1900?  A 33-inch walnut case with an old finish and lots of woodworm holes (none active).  There are some grape carvings in the door and around the dial; the glasses are not old.  The porcelain dial is in fine shape with good hands, a seconds bit (hand replaced) and signed “Ducommen. Montpellier”.  The 8-day, time-and-strike movement is stamped by the maker, with a gold medal award, and a serial number that dates the movement to around 1870.  However, the case looks later, perhaps around 1900, so this may not be the original movement.  I cannot get it to run or strike; there are two battered brass shell weights and a pendulum with a hollow bob. This guy will need some work.  $100–$200.

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Antique American Clocks                     JANUARY 2025

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