Wall Clock - Gustav Becker, circa 1880

Wall clock, wooden frame with metal ornaments and cherubs. Made by Gustav Becker, Germany, no. 77502, circa 1880.

Wooden frame with metal ornaments. Large cherub below and two cherubs above with pan pipes and lute. Spring wound; D pallet escapement.

More Information

Collecting Areas

Science & Measurement
Acquisition Information

Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 16 May 1928
Maker

Mr Gustav Becker, Freiburg, Silesia, Germany, circa 1880
Inscriptions

Movement no. 77502, with Becker's monogram.
Classification

Horology, Clocks, Germany
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Technology
Type of item

Object
Keywords

Wall Clocks, Horology