A Rare Gustav Becker Alarm Clock
Circa 1886
These Are Very Hard To Find!
30 Hour Duration
Numerous Etchings (Dates) From When The Clock Has Been Serviced!
This Clock Is So Clean & Immaculate, it's in Show Room Condition
So its in the Same Perfect Condition As When It Was First Purchased
The Clock Has "Quick Releasing Nuts" for Quick & Easy Access To The Movement
Pendulum, Not Balance Wheel, Driven
This 30 hour
Alarm Clock was
made by Herr Gustav Becker circa 1886. The clock measures 3.75" at its widest point
and is roughly 2.75" deep. So its a nice compact size and can easily be used
for traveling, which was its main purpose - i.e. a very early version
of the traveling alarm clock. I have owned
literally hundreds of Gustav Becker clocks and seen hundreds more, but I have
only seen two of these - outside of pictures in the books. The serial number lists the clock
as being made circa 1886 and is shown on the
back
of the clock, as well as on the
movement.
The movement also has the Gustav Becker
Medal D'Or
on the right, which represents the Gold Medal he won in the Selesia Trade
Exhibition and the Gustav Becker Anchor logo on the left with Freiberg,
Schl. (Schlesin) printed underneath it.
The case is made
from Brass with a hand painted
dial. On
the dial, you can see the two hands for the Hour and Minutes. The third hand
you see is to set the alarm. The dial has an arrow at the top, which indicates
which direction the alarm should be set (CCW). And there is also a
Gustav Becker
anchor with his initials on either side at the bottom of the dial, just above
the "VI". The most amazing aspect of this clock to me, is the fact that it
uses a pendulum vice a balance wheel. Also, the pendulum is
visible
through the back of the clock! That is very rare and the only time I
have ever seen a pendulum used in a clock like this. The sides of the clock are
flat, so the clock will stay level while running. I have used the alarm while
traveling and camping, and it works very well and will definitely wake you up in
the morning!
The
back
of the case has two winding arbors. As you look at the back of the
clock, it says
"Gesetzl . Geschuetzt"
just over another Gustav Becker logo. "Gesetzl . Geschuetzt" in German means
that the clock is protected, as in a patent. On top of the Winding arbor on the
right, it says "Gehwerk" which means Works in German, so that would be
where you wind the clock to make it run. Then on top of the winding arbor on
the left, it says "Wecker". Wecker in German means Alarm. So that
would be where you wind the alarm. The clock can be run without using the
alarm function, if you wish to do so.
This clock is in excellent condition. So, if you were around back in 1886
when this clock was sold, it would look the same back then as it does now.
That's how good the condition of this clock is. It is truly a rarity to
find a clock in such perfect condition. The clock is all
original, is in excellent shape, and in very good running condition.
The next time you have to use an alarm clock, it will most certainly astonish
the people who see it, as it is small enough to go just about anywhere with you!
I had not even intended to sell this clock, as I wanted it as part of my
collection. But I had been asked repeatedly to put it up for sale, so I finally
broke down and did it. So this is a rare opportunity to get a clock in such
perfect condition for such a good price. In fact, it was difficult trying to
determine a fair price for a clock that is in such great condition, but I
did my best to list a fair and equitable price - as I always try to do for my
customers. Who ever is lucky enough to be able to buy this clock, will have a
clock that they will treasure and their heirs will treasure for many, many
years to come!
The price for this piece is $450.00.
Introduction:
We have been selling on eBay since 1998, and have been avid collectors for many years. Since then,
we have made many eBay/Internet friends. Although our collections have expanded into a variety of
areas, our main interest is in timepieces and the study of Horology. The items you'll see on our
web pages will show you our true love of timepieces. If you should have any questions regarding
these items, please ask and we'll be happy to try and answer them! If you contact us by e-mail,
please expect an average response time of 12 to 36 hours.
Feedback:
We are proud of our feedback rating, and will try our very best to please you, our customer, so
that we keep a strong feedback rating. We encourage you to leave feedback once you have received
your item, and we will do the same for you!
Shipping Information:
The buyer pays for shipping, handling, and insurance for the full purchase price of the item, which
will be calculated according to where and how the item will be shipped. For example, the cost to ship
the item in a cardboard box would be different than to ship it in a wooden crate.
Money Orders, Cashier's Checks, or payment through Pay Pal will start the shipping process
upon receipt. Personal checks must be held 8 business days so that they can clear first.
All items are
shipped within 3 to 5 business days after receipt of payment, depending on the extent of
preparing the item for shipping, getting it to the shipper, etc., unless otherwise
stated. If you e-mail us for a quote, please expect a 12 to 36 hour response time.
The hours we are open are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern.
Domestic and International Shipping Prices:
The following are our shipping prices:
We do not ship anything without Insurance, for obvious reasons, i.e., we want to make sure that the
item arrives at your location safely, and if anything should happen during the shipping process,
we want to make sure that you are sufficiently covered and will be properly reimbursed. Insurance
will be roughly 3.5% of the final total cost. Also, our International shipping costs do not include
customs and duties fees. Our primary shipper for all cardboard boxes is the United States Postal
Service (USPS). Wooden crates will be shipped by Yellow Freight:
- Very small cardboard boxes, e.g. pocket watches, watch chains, etc.: USPS Postage + Insurance
- Larger cardboard boxes: $25 (to have the item professionally packed) + USPS Postage & Insurance
- Wooden crates, up to, but not including Tall Case clocks (aka Grandfather clocks): $100 (to have
the crate built) + USPS Postage & Insurance
- Tall Case Clocks will be shipped by Craters & Freighters. You can calculate postage through
their web site at Craters & Freighters.
If you have any questions, you can
E-mail us by clicking on the link below:
Pay Pal:
Pay Pal is our preferred method of payment. If this is what you choose, simply click on the button
below to transfer the agreed upon amount.
General Policies:
Terms & Conditions:
All listed items are authentic and as described to the best of our knowledge or unless otherwise stated,
and we will do our very best to represent them to you fairly and honestly. Over the years, a
tradesman may have made changes to an item, which we may not know about, but we will do our very best to
discern these changes and describe the item to you as fairly and accurately as possible. Any item may
be returned if the description turns out to be incorrect AND if for this reason the value of this item
is significantly lower than the actual purchase price. If it's something that can be seen in the
auction picture, it does not qualify as a valid reason for return. All returns must be announced and
explained by e-mail within 7 days of receipt. It is sufficient if the buyer informs us within this
7-day period that substantial doubts about a certain item have occurred. Purchaser pays shipping,
handling, and insurance for the full purchase price of the item, to have the item returned.
Condition Reports
Only damages that cannot be seen and obvious restorations are described. Old wear, minor
abrasions, normal traces of use and age are very common to antiques, as this is just normal for
items in excess of 100 years old. Damages and missing parts which are clearly visible on the
pictures are also not described.
Warranty:
We warranty our items for a seven-day period following delivery, to ensure that the item has safely
arrived at the purchaser's location and is working well. If anything should happen to your clocks
or watches some time in the future, and they should come into disrepair, we can repair them for you.
Just email us and let us know what is wrong with the item (pictures help) and what you would like
done. We will then do our very best to restore your item to its proper working condition.
General Description:
We do our best to research and certify each item, and to give you the best information and portrayal of
each item. We also do our very best to ensure accuracy, but errors occasionally do occur because there
are so many different craftsmen, periods, makes, etc. We list the different time periods for clocks,
condition terminology for clocks & watches, and additional information on our Home Page to give you a
better idea of exactly what you are buying. The pictures are really your best guides and they will
certainly say a lot more than the best text. If you have any questions, please ask before bidding,
as bidding constitutes your acceptance of having seen the description and pictures, and your
agreement with this policy.
Damaged Items:
The incidence of damage in our shipments is very low. However, if your item(s) should arrive damaged,
please take the following steps to ensure that we are able to properly help you settle your claim:
1) Send us pictures that show the full extent of the damage to the inside and outside of the packing.
Please keep the packing until further notice, as it will need to be inspected by the insurance agency.
CAUTION: If you do not keep your packing materials, your claim will be invalid, as
the insurance company needs to see the packing material as proof that the damage occurred.
2) File a damage complaint form at your local Post Office, or through whoever delivered the package to
you. The same applies to International orders. Typically, the claim form provides the opportunity to
describe what happened to your package, e.g., the damage to the package, the type and condition of the
packing material(s), your idea of the reasons for the damage, etc. Once filed, please fax or send us a
copy of the report. Our fax number is (806) 214-1019, and our mailing address is; Clocks, Pocket
Watches, Etc. P.O. Box 83712 Gaithersburg, MD 20883-3712.
3) Finally, please send us a written quote from a local qualified repair company regarding the
repair cost, and the estimated value of the damaged item.
THANKS FOR BIDDING AND GOOD LUCK!!!
Click on any picture for an enlarged view.
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A Rare Gustav Becker Alarm Clock
Circa 1886
These Are Very Hard To Find!
30 Hour Duration
Numerous Etchings (Dates) From When The Clock Has Been Serviced!
This Clock Is So Clean & Immaculate, it's in Show Room Condition
So its in the Same Perfect Condition As When It Was First Purchased
The Clock Has "Quick Releasing Nuts" for Quick & Easy Access To The Movement
Pendulum, Not Balance Wheel, Driven
This 30 hour Alarm Clock was made by Herr Gustav Becker circa 1886. The clock measures 3.75" at its widest point and is roughly 2.75" deep. So its a nice compact size and can easily be used for traveling, which was its main purpose - i.e. a very early version of the traveling alarm clock. I have owned literally hundreds of Gustav Becker clocks and seen hundreds more, but I have only seen two of these - outside of pictures in the books. The serial number lists the clock as being made circa 1886 and is shown on the back of the clock, as well as on the movement. The movement also has the Gustav Becker Medal D'Or on the right, which represents the Gold Medal he won in the Selesia Trade Exhibition and the Gustav Becker Anchor logo on the left with Freiberg, Schl. (Schlesin) printed underneath it.
The case is made from Brass with a hand painted dial. On the dial, you can see the two hands for the Hour and Minutes. The third hand you see is to set the alarm. The dial has an arrow at the top, which indicates which direction the alarm should be set (CCW). And there is also a Gustav Becker anchor with his initials on either side at the bottom of the dial, just above the "VI". The most amazing aspect of this clock to me, is the fact that it uses a pendulum vice a balance wheel. Also, the pendulum is visible through the back of the clock! That is very rare and the only time I have ever seen a pendulum used in a clock like this. The sides of the clock are flat, so the clock will stay level while running. I have used the alarm while traveling and camping, and it works very well and will definitely wake you up in the morning!
The back of the case has two winding arbors. As you look at the back of the clock, it says "Gesetzl . Geschuetzt" just over another Gustav Becker logo. "Gesetzl . Geschuetzt" in German means that the clock is protected, as in a patent. On top of the Winding arbor on the right, it says "Gehwerk" which means Works in German, so that would be where you wind the clock to make it run. Then on top of the winding arbor on the left, it says "Wecker". Wecker in German means Alarm. So that would be where you wind the alarm. The clock can be run without using the alarm function, if you wish to do so.
This clock is in excellent condition. So, if you were around back in 1886 when this clock was sold, it would look the same back then as it does now. That's how good the condition of this clock is. It is truly a rarity to find a clock in such perfect condition. The clock is all original, is in excellent shape, and in very good running condition. The next time you have to use an alarm clock, it will most certainly astonish the people who see it, as it is small enough to go just about anywhere with you!
I had not even intended to sell this clock, as I wanted it as part of my collection. But I had been asked repeatedly to put it up for sale, so I finally broke down and did it. So this is a rare opportunity to get a clock in such perfect condition for such a good price. In fact, it was difficult trying to determine a fair price for a clock that is in such great condition, but I did my best to list a fair and equitable price - as I always try to do for my customers. Who ever is lucky enough to be able to buy this clock, will have a clock that they will treasure and their heirs will treasure for many, many years to come!
The price for this piece is $450.00.
Introduction:
We have been selling on eBay since 1998, and have been avid collectors for many years. Since then, we have made many eBay/Internet friends. Although our collections have expanded into a variety of areas, our main interest is in timepieces and the study of Horology. The items you'll see on our web pages will show you our true love of timepieces. If you should have any questions regarding these items, please ask and we'll be happy to try and answer them! If you contact us by e-mail, please expect an average response time of 12 to 36 hours.
Feedback:
We are proud of our feedback rating, and will try our very best to please you, our customer, so that we keep a strong feedback rating. We encourage you to leave feedback once you have received your item, and we will do the same for you!
Shipping Information:
The buyer pays for shipping, handling, and insurance for the full purchase price of the item, which will be calculated according to where and how the item will be shipped. For example, the cost to ship the item in a cardboard box would be different than to ship it in a wooden crate. Money Orders, Cashier's Checks, or payment through Pay Pal will start the shipping process upon receipt. Personal checks must be held 8 business days so that they can clear first. All items are shipped within 3 to 5 business days after receipt of payment, depending on the extent of preparing the item for shipping, getting it to the shipper, etc., unless otherwise stated. If you e-mail us for a quote, please expect a 12 to 36 hour response time. The hours we are open are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern.
Domestic and International Shipping Prices:
The following are our shipping prices:
We do not ship anything without Insurance, for obvious reasons, i.e., we want to make sure that the item arrives at your location safely, and if anything should happen during the shipping process, we want to make sure that you are sufficiently covered and will be properly reimbursed. Insurance will be roughly 3.5% of the final total cost. Also, our International shipping costs do not include customs and duties fees. Our primary shipper for all cardboard boxes is the United States Postal Service (USPS). Wooden crates will be shipped by Yellow Freight:
- Very small cardboard boxes, e.g. pocket watches, watch chains, etc.: USPS Postage + Insurance
- Larger cardboard boxes: $25 (to have the item professionally packed) + USPS Postage & Insurance
- Wooden crates, up to, but not including Tall Case clocks (aka Grandfather clocks): $100 (to have the crate built) + USPS Postage & Insurance
- Tall Case Clocks will be shipped by Craters & Freighters. You can calculate postage through their web site at Craters & Freighters.
If you have any questions, you can E-mail us by clicking on the link below:
Pay Pal:
Pay Pal is our preferred method of payment. If this is what you choose, simply click on the button below to transfer the agreed upon amount.
General Policies:
Terms & Conditions:
All listed items are authentic and as described to the best of our knowledge or unless otherwise stated, and we will do our very best to represent them to you fairly and honestly. Over the years, a tradesman may have made changes to an item, which we may not know about, but we will do our very best to discern these changes and describe the item to you as fairly and accurately as possible. Any item may be returned if the description turns out to be incorrect AND if for this reason the value of this item is significantly lower than the actual purchase price. If it's something that can be seen in the auction picture, it does not qualify as a valid reason for return. All returns must be announced and explained by e-mail within 7 days of receipt. It is sufficient if the buyer informs us within this 7-day period that substantial doubts about a certain item have occurred. Purchaser pays shipping, handling, and insurance for the full purchase price of the item, to have the item returned.
Condition Reports
Only damages that cannot be seen and obvious restorations are described. Old wear, minor abrasions, normal traces of use and age are very common to antiques, as this is just normal for items in excess of 100 years old. Damages and missing parts which are clearly visible on the pictures are also not described.
Warranty:
We warranty our items for a seven-day period following delivery, to ensure that the item has safely arrived at the purchaser's location and is working well. If anything should happen to your clocks or watches some time in the future, and they should come into disrepair, we can repair them for you. Just email us and let us know what is wrong with the item (pictures help) and what you would like done. We will then do our very best to restore your item to its proper working condition.
General Description:
We do our best to research and certify each item, and to give you the best information and portrayal of each item. We also do our very best to ensure accuracy, but errors occasionally do occur because there are so many different craftsmen, periods, makes, etc. We list the different time periods for clocks, condition terminology for clocks & watches, and additional information on our Home Page to give you a better idea of exactly what you are buying. The pictures are really your best guides and they will certainly say a lot more than the best text. If you have any questions, please ask before bidding, as bidding constitutes your acceptance of having seen the description and pictures, and your agreement with this policy.
Damaged Items:
The incidence of damage in our shipments is very low. However, if your item(s) should arrive damaged, please take the following steps to ensure that we are able to properly help you settle your claim:1) Send us pictures that show the full extent of the damage to the inside and outside of the packing. Please keep the packing until further notice, as it will need to be inspected by the insurance agency.
CAUTION: If you do not keep your packing materials, your claim will be invalid, as the insurance company needs to see the packing material as proof that the damage occurred.2) File a damage complaint form at your local Post Office, or through whoever delivered the package to you. The same applies to International orders. Typically, the claim form provides the opportunity to describe what happened to your package, e.g., the damage to the package, the type and condition of the packing material(s), your idea of the reasons for the damage, etc. Once filed, please fax or send us a copy of the report. Our fax number is (806) 214-1019, and our mailing address is; Clocks, Pocket Watches, Etc. P.O. Box 83712 Gaithersburg, MD 20883-3712.
3) Finally, please send us a written quote from a local qualified repair company regarding the repair cost, and the estimated value of the damaged item.
THANKS FOR BIDDING AND GOOD LUCK!!!
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