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We need additional quality weight-driven Vienna regulators. Do you have one to sell? Contact us!
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ORH-02
$7,495
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RARE Lenzkirch Oak Regulator
With Detailed Silver-Plated Trimmings, c.1895
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We are extremely proud to bring this magnificent clock for your consideration. In all the years we've peddled fine clocks, and many Lenzkirch clocks, we've never seen one anything like this clock. It is simply breathtaking, and the photos (with a dark background) really don't do it justice either. Be sure to study the detail in the silver-plated accoutrements as well as the pouncing detail on the top. You'll be impressed, too, we're sure!
Physical: The Lenzkirch oak case measures 16.5"w x 48"h x 9"d and retains its original finish. The crown lifts off the case (there is a photo of the top with it removed). The case was recently professionally cleaned and rubbed out, but no finish was added, just elbow-grease! The silver trim pieces were removed, professionally cleaned and re-lacquered. There is literally an unbelievable amount of detail in the silver trimmings... our camera can hardly begin to do them justice. Note even the tips of the bottom finials are silvered. The ball on top is magnificent as is the pendulum. The 7" sivered dial is original and in excellent condition. The original jeweler's label remains inside the case as well.
p.s. If you like the pendulum, check out the beat plate behind it. And be sure to see the pouncing on the top finials... workmanship and attention-to-detail that you'd only find on a Lenzkirch case. Everywhere you look on this clock there is an unexpected visual delight!
There is a label in the inside bottom of the case from the jeweler who first sold the clock. It reads as follows:
Karl Schäfer
Uhren - Fabriklager
Freiburg i.B.
According to Wikipedia, Frieburg is located on the western edge of the southern Black Forest and it is known as the warmest city in Germany. Read more.
Mechanical: The eight-day time and gong-strike movement has just been professionally overhauled and is in top running order. It strikes the half hour and the hour. Serial No. 89367 (One Million) puts this clock at about 1895.
Comments: Clearly this is both an unusual and rare clock... we've never seen anything like it... the clock is stunning! We're holding this for your reply... need to get it on our site asap... thanks in advance for looking and getting back to us.
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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CBD-01
$3,550
Ship From Vista, CA
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3 Wt Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator
With Brass Trimmings - All Original
Here's a very pretty Grand Sonnerie clock wiht all original trim and original finish that was professionally "French-polished". Be sure to look at the impressive dial and matching weights and pendulum bob.
One note about the photos: this clock was hung where there was a lattice divider behind the top section of the clock. In most of the photos we cut that out in PhotoShop. It's a tedious process and sometimes can cause the top edges (between the clock and the background) to be either rough or fuzzy. We think these are fairly well done... you can be the judge of that. Just wanted you to know in advance.
Physical: The case, which measures 14.5"w x 46"h x 6.5"d, has its original finish that was professionally French-polished to a nice lustre. There is one small chip or ding on the lower front right corner that can easily be made to go away with some furniture polish or stain. The 7" brass embossed dial matches the weights and pendulum bob... and all are in excellent original condition and original to the clock as are all other components, including the crown.
Mechanical: The eight-day time and gong-strike grand sonnerie movement has been professionally serviced and is in excellent running order.
Comments: Nice 3-weight with lots of attention to detail. Give us a call to make it your own...
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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BAR-09
$6,450
Ship From So CA
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30-Day Biedermeier Period Vienna Regulator
Signed “ Suchy”
This Beidermeier period clock is a great example of the outstanding workmanship of one of Vienna's most famous clockmakers. Karl Suchy is listed in Kaltenböck as having been in business around 1866. Later examples of his clocks were signed Karl Suchy & Sohne, Wien (Vienna).
His clocks are prizes in many collections. This one is available to us only because a very high-end collector needs room for additional prized clocks. So that fact represents a wonderful opportunity for you!
Physical: The case, which measures 13.25"w x 55"h x 5.5"d is in pristine original condition. It has been French-polished to obtain the wonderful lustre that you can see in the photos. The 6.5" two-piece porcelain dial is signed "Suchy" and is in execllent original condition.
Mechanical: The 30-day, time-only movement, marked "7725" was professionally serviced in 2007, so it's in great running order and ready for years of great service for you. It is such a quiet runner that it hangs in the master bedroom of our consignor... who sleeps comfortably through the night without hearing the clock!
Comments: Here is an opportunity for you to own a significant Vienna regulator that will bring joy to all who see it. Give us a call to make arrangements for it to become yours!
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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CBD-02
$1,795
Ship From Vista, CA
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26.5” Subminiature “ RA ” Regulator w/4” Dial
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*Seldom do we accept RA regulators for listings as most are either too pedestrian or in such bad shape. This little prize is an exception to the rule... all 26.5" of it! Take a look for yourself...
Physical: The case measures 9"w x 26.5" x 5"d. The porcelain dial, which is in excellent condition measures only 4" in diameter. There is also a nice porcelain beat plate
Mechanical: The eight-day RA (retard/advance) spring-driven movement was professionally serviced and is in excellent running order.
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Comments: The whole gig with this clock is about "tiny". If you've been seeking a tiny little Vienna-type clock, this one fits the bill. It's a real charmer. Perhaps for the powder room? You know where it will fit best!
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
*About the photos: This is another clock where the background was horiffic. We've done our best to cut out most of the latticework that was behind the clock and try to give you a better look at the clock and not the background. So please forgive us if you struggle with the extra stuff around the edges of the photos... sometimes that time-consuming process makes the edges a bit fuzzy... or rough. But this clock is a smooth as can be!
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BAR-10
$1,750
Ship From So CA
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Impressive Lenzkirch Bracket Clock In Oak
c.1875-1880
Here is a very solid mantle clock for your consideration from the famed Lenzkirch factory.
Physical: The oak case measures 11"w x 17"h x 7.5"d. It is in excellent condition overall, having been professionally restored a couple of years ago by a top old-world clock-restorer. The 5/5" silvered dial is in excellent condition with brass spandrels. If we were one of those "hoitsy-toitsy" antique dealers we would be constrained to say, "The dial is surmounted with brass spandrels." (!) Note the beveled glass in the door and the typical Lenzkirch use of brass decorative pieces on the front, sides and top of the case, including the "flame" finials. This is part of the charm of Lenzkirch clocks that makes them so desirable to many collectors, not to mention the high quality of both the cases and mechanism.
Mechanical: The eight-day, time-and-strike movement was professionally overhauled in 2005 and features a "bim-bam" striking pattern on the half-hour and the hour. It bears serial number 32374, which would place the date of manufacture between 1875-1880 (see date table)
Comments: If you've wanted a "solid" mantle clock with a bit of a flair, perhaps this one will just suit the bill for you.
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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BAR-11
$1,500
Ship From So CA
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Ornate Open-Well Clock in Mahogany
This is a very unusual clock. We haven't seen or had one like it in the past. The detail on the case is very "Lenzkirch-like" with the gilded trim. We're not sure if it is German or French.
Physical: The mahogany case is in excellent condition. We're not sure if it has just been rubbed out or if it was restored at some time in the past, but it's a beauty! It measurese 16"w x 27"h x 8"d. The 7" silvered dial is also in excellent condition, as are the numerous gilded appliques on the case. Note the ornate pendulum bob.
Mechanical: The eight-day time-and-strike movement was professionally overhauled in 2004 and is in excellent running order. It strikes on the half-hour and on the hour.
Comments: This clock is part of a major collection whose owner is making room for additional clocks that have been purchased. We know you will enjoy it as much as has our consignor!
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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RHO-06
$1,995
Ship from So CA
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Lenzkirch Cherub Mantle Clock, c.1890
Here's a beautiful and extremely clean Lenzkirch mantle clock that is coming out of the collection of a major player. We're proud to present it for your consideration...
Physical: The burled and gilded case measures 7.5"w x 15"h x 4.5"d. The finish on the wood is original; it has been polished and is in excellent physical condition; same with the gilding. The 3.5" diameter dial is in excellent condition and has "cartouche"-style numerals.
Mechanical: The 8-day time and bell-strike movement has serial number 715895 which you can see on the dating chart puts its date of manufacture at 1890. It has been professionally serviced and is in excellent running order. One very nice thing about this particular clock that is not on all the small Lenzkirch mantle clocks is that you can see the pendulum; most are blocked off so you only see the case.
Comments: This is a gorgeous small mantle clock that would work well on a bedroom chest or even on a bath counter. Lenzkirch collectors look long and hard to find such a treasure. Shouldn't it be yours?
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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PLT-01
$7,950
Ship from So CA
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Incredible Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator
With Brass Applique & Inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl
Signed “ A Pele v Pardubicich ”
You want a clock that hangs up and screams, "Look at me, dudes, the fairest of the fair, dearest of the dear... come gaze on me in all my resplendent glory"? Well, then this would be the clock for you! What a magnificent piece of incredibly well-preserved workmanship!
Historical: We received this note from a Czech antiquities dealer: " 'A. Pele. v Pardubicich': V Pardubicich means "in Pardubice", which is a beautiful town about 30 minutes from the capital of Prague. Pardubice as well as the rest of the Czech Republic and Slovakia were under the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the end of World War I in 1918."
Physical: The ebonized case measures 15"w x 48"h x 7"d and retains its original finish, complete with applied brass trim and mother-of-pearl inlay. The original 6.5" diameter dial, as you read above is signed, "A.Pele v Pardubicich". A quick web search shows Pardubicich to be in what is now the Czech Republic. I'm not up enough on my European history to be able to tell you if this was part of Austria previously or not (but I'm sure a bunch of you will write to update my ignorance)! Either way, this is a marvelous old clock. Be sure to check the photo of the closeup detail on the lower right and the backboard. This clock will just blow you away!
Mechanical: The eight-day, grand sonnerie movement is in excellent running order, ready for years of great service for you. It strikes on two coiled gongs on the quarter hours (please follow the link above if you are not familiar with how a grand sonnerie movement functions). The three weights are original. Check the detail on the pulleys as well... magnificent!
Comments: What more can we say? One-of-a-kind fabulous antiquity that's been amazingly cared for for an extremely long time, just waiting for that special place in your home or office.
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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CXT-15
$2,195
Upper Section
Lower Section
Ship From Deep South USA
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Very Unusual Gustav Becker 2-Weight
“ Leaf-Topped ” Serpentine Vienna Regulator
We are continually on the lookout for unusual Vienna Regulators for our large following of European clock collectors. This one is from the highly sought-after Gustav Becker Company (history). This clock scores a home-run in the style department. Take a close look at the photos. Note: the full-length photo is, unfortunately, out of focus... it's not your old eyes, but the old eyes of our friend who took the pix for us! We asked for, and hope to get soon, a replacement photo, but the other photos are in focus and let you see the clock details. This is a heckuva lot of clock for the money!
Physical: The exeptionally striking-looking case measures 15"w x 48"h x 4.75"d. The very top leaf may have been a replacement at some point in the past... hard to tell. Although it's a bit washed-out in the photos, this clock also has a seconds bit below the numeral XII.
Mechanical: The eight-day time-and-gong-strike movement is in good running order. It strikes on the half-hour and the hour. This is a somewhat unusual movement configuration, in that the chime mechanism is attached to the back of the case rather than to the movement. When the movement is slid onto the bracket the hammer is lined up with the gong prior to tightening it down. We have a gothic European regulator presently listed below whose gong mechanism works similarly.
Comments: One of the things many collectors look for in Vienna Regulators is unusual case design. This large clock is exceptionally unusual, well-priced, and can be hanging in your home very quickly, once you give us a call. Don't let it slip by because of the "you snooze, you lose" rule!
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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Be sure to visit our Clock & Mechanical Music Reference Library
Reference Books
Blackwell, D, Vienna R
Eberhardt, R., American Clock Book 4, 1997
Kaltenbock, F., Viennese Timepieces, 1993
Ortenburger, R., Vienna Regulators and Factory Clocks, 1990
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CXT-11
$1,650
Ship From Deep South USA
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Striking-Looking
Remember One-Weight Vienna Regulator
Here is a nice all original clock from one of the most sought-after makers of Vienna Regulators, the Remember Company (history). Sought after because of the exceptional quality of their movements. We have a long and happy record of selling Remember clocks to thrilled clients across North America. Perhaps you should be the next with this unusual clock.
Physical: Case measures 15"w x 45"h x 6"d. All serial numbers match on the weight, pendulum, movement, so we know it's all original and will be a trophy in someone's collection soon! We're not sure, but it looks like it may need a finial on the bottom. Our consignor is ill, so we have to work with the info we have available and the observations we can make. We've sent a note to inquire and will post the answer here when we get it.
Mechanical: The eight-day time-only movement is of the highest quality and in good running order, ready for great service to you.
Comments: This clock is not only of exceptional quality, but exceptionally well priced... one of those "...in the right place at the right time deals." So don't let it slip by you...
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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CXT-09
$3,650
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Ship From Deep South USA
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30-Day One-Weight Serpentine Regulator
A Whopping 52 Inches Long
Before you read the following and look at the photos, please note that we created the full-length photo from two other photos, one of the upper section of the clock and the other of the lower section of the clock. Apparently, the position in which the clock was hung at a bend in a hallway precluded a full-length photo. We submitted the composited photo to the consignor for review and he felt it was a reasonable representation of the full-lengthed clock. Just wanted you to know. If you look closely in the photo to the left, or the full-sized photo below, you can see a roughly horizontal line that demarks where the two photos were "magically" joined using the wonderworks tool, PhotoShop.cs! As with the Gustav Becker above, for a 30-day clock, this is a heckuva price on a big, beautiful clock!
Physical: The case measures 16.5"w x 52"h x 6.5"d. We understand that it will need some cleanup... see the photos... but it is such an exceptional clock that it will be quite worth the effort... and it's priced right, too.
Mechanical: The one-weight time-only movement is in good running order.
Comments: Long-running regulators have long been in high demand. Here's a nice big one that's available immediately and priced reasonably. So what are you waiting for, already?
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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Reference Books
Blackwell, D, Vienna Regulators of Lenzkirch and Lorenz Bob, 1990
Kaltenbock, F., Viennese Timepieces, 1993
Ortenburger, R., Vienna Regulators and Factory Clocks, 1990
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CXT-08
$1,650
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Gustav Becker “ Berliner-Style ” Regulator
We've recently had several "open-well" (or "wag") clocks listed with us for sale. The differentiating factor to call one a "Berliner" is that there is glass covering the pendulum at the lower section of the case. This one was made by the firm of Gustav Becker (history), one of the most sought-after of all European clockmakers.
Physical: The very clean case measures 17"w x 40"h x 8.5"d. Note the beautiful grain around the dial and behind the decorative pendulum and the nice carving beneath the eagle. Detail in center of dial matches the detail on the pendulum.
Mechanical: The eight-day time-and-strike movement is in good running order and ready for years of service for you. The movement and gong bear the Becker mark (insignia).
Comments: Take a close look at this very clean example of the "Berliner Species" and then give us a call to get it enroute to you.
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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