VR-296 - Serpentine Granne Sonnerie striking Austrian Vienna Regulator by Otto Wagner, Funfhaus
Claterbos shows Otto having a shop initally at 166 Shoenbrunnerstrasse in 1863. While listed in 1909, Otto was no longer around in 1915. In German, Funfhaus means “fifth house”. I can only assume that this refers to a well-known (at least in the last quarter of the 19th century) building in Vienna.
This faux-finished piece is in very nice to excellent condition, with a case in the beautiful deep maroons of a mahogany or perhaps rosewood faux-finish to the door and some of the trim, while the backboard, base, and headpiece is faux’d to more of a walnut hue.
Note the very delicate and exquisitely pierced hands: These hands, with their beautiful deep-blue color, are works of art. The pendulum bob is zinc backed, in need of a polish, but with no dimples or dings. The dial looks very good, especially with the excellent signature, though it does have three or four faint hairline cracks to the chapter ring. The weights as well are in good, if tarnished condition, the pulleys match perfectly and are correct for the clock, as are the wall stabilizers, the beat scale (unusual, very nice), the winding key with its wooden handle and early style, and all of the glass is old (right down to a quarter inch bubble in one of the side glasses).
Best of all, the mechanism has been recently cleaned, is in excellent condition, the case is clean, and, with the exception of its top finial, it is absolutely complete. This clock is ready to hang.
I’m sure many of you, when you look at this clock, and others in this auction that are missing a finial, ask yourselves, “Why doesn’t Stephen just provide one up front?” Easy answer is lack of time. That is why I offer the service of providing replacement finials if the buyer is interested. My finials match well in color, finish and style, and my customers have been very pleased when they receive them, along with their clock. Please see (install link, or refer to section) for details.
This clock would be perfect for someone who wants a classic Serpentine Vienna Regulator, someone who has been holding out for a three weight in very nice to excellent condition.
Read MoreThis faux-finished piece is in very nice to excellent condition, with a case in the beautiful deep maroons of a mahogany or perhaps rosewood faux-finish to the door and some of the trim, while the backboard, base, and headpiece is faux’d to more of a walnut hue.
Note the very delicate and exquisitely pierced hands: These hands, with their beautiful deep-blue color, are works of art. The pendulum bob is zinc backed, in need of a polish, but with no dimples or dings. The dial looks very good, especially with the excellent signature, though it does have three or four faint hairline cracks to the chapter ring. The weights as well are in good, if tarnished condition, the pulleys match perfectly and are correct for the clock, as are the wall stabilizers, the beat scale (unusual, very nice), the winding key with its wooden handle and early style, and all of the glass is old (right down to a quarter inch bubble in one of the side glasses).
Best of all, the mechanism has been recently cleaned, is in excellent condition, the case is clean, and, with the exception of its top finial, it is absolutely complete. This clock is ready to hang.
I’m sure many of you, when you look at this clock, and others in this auction that are missing a finial, ask yourselves, “Why doesn’t Stephen just provide one up front?” Easy answer is lack of time. That is why I offer the service of providing replacement finials if the buyer is interested. My finials match well in color, finish and style, and my customers have been very pleased when they receive them, along with their clock. Please see (install link, or refer to section) for details.
This clock would be perfect for someone who wants a classic Serpentine Vienna Regulator, someone who has been holding out for a three weight in very nice to excellent condition.
