346.           $200

Gustav Becker open well type wall regulator, ca around 1900. It has a spring driven 8-day movement, metal back plate mounted, and striking a large iron coil gong mounted to the backplate. The fancy backplate is signed, “GB”. It has an excellent period dial, pressed brass center dial, and a very nice pressed brass pendulum, both with various designs imprinted. The brass movement is signed, “GB / Silesia”. The walnut case is about 40 inches tall, very elaborately made with numerous turnings, applied ornaments, grooved designs, and various styles of moldings. There are three glasses in the upper section and one in the lower hinged and latching door. The upper door is also hinged and latches. The door has applied leaves on the four corners. The movement is running and striking properly. Becker clocks are always top shelf and well made. This clock may be the finest in this collection and it was not in storage for 50 years like all the others, but in the owner’s home. $300-$500.