VR-399 Viennese Altdeutsche Regulator with a Becker Mechanism
A very handsome example of the Altdeutsche period, this piece, with the names Stadlmann, and Ischl on the dial, is 51 inches tall, and is in fantastic, if dusty and a bit grimy condition. It will clean up and really be a beautiful clock.
In as much as I do not find a Stadlmann listed in any of the classic books on clockmakers, I assume he was a retailer as opposed to a clockmaker. The mechanism is from the Gustav Becker Braunau factory, with serial number 254882, indicating it was made in early 1900. This is consistent with the use of straight steel gongs (which give this clock a wonderful, deep strike tone). Note also that all 3 weight clocks made by Becker came from the Braunau factory. And, consistent with a clock made in 1900, the case is very nicely made, with good carving and an elegant, as opposed to a fussy feel. It is likely that Stadlmann imported Becker clock for his shop, and had his name added to the dial. I suspect that Stadlmann had a very exclusive shop, as would be appropriate for a health resort in the Austrian Alps.
Ischl, or more commonly Bad Ischl (Bad translates to “Bath”) is in upper Austria, on Traun river. It is a health resort 51 miles SW or Linz, where there are mineral spring baths.
A striking Gustav Becker clock, beautiful case, deep strike tone, perfect dial, all the small bits correct, this clock costs $3,600, when cleaned, and including delivery in the lower 48.
Read MoreIn as much as I do not find a Stadlmann listed in any of the classic books on clockmakers, I assume he was a retailer as opposed to a clockmaker. The mechanism is from the Gustav Becker Braunau factory, with serial number 254882, indicating it was made in early 1900. This is consistent with the use of straight steel gongs (which give this clock a wonderful, deep strike tone). Note also that all 3 weight clocks made by Becker came from the Braunau factory. And, consistent with a clock made in 1900, the case is very nicely made, with good carving and an elegant, as opposed to a fussy feel. It is likely that Stadlmann imported Becker clock for his shop, and had his name added to the dial. I suspect that Stadlmann had a very exclusive shop, as would be appropriate for a health resort in the Austrian Alps.
Ischl, or more commonly Bad Ischl (Bad translates to “Bath”) is in upper Austria, on Traun river. It is a health resort 51 miles SW or Linz, where there are mineral spring baths.
A striking Gustav Becker clock, beautiful case, deep strike tone, perfect dial, all the small bits correct, this clock costs $3,600, when cleaned, and including delivery in the lower 48.
