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SNClocks > VR-639 Month Duration Mechanism by Gustav Becker photo
SNClocks > VR-639 Month Duration Mechanism by Gustav Becker photo
SNClocks > VR-639 Month Duration Mechanism by Gustav Becker photo
SNClocks > VR-639 Month Duration Mechanism by Gustav Becker photo
SNClocks > It is interesting to study the hands on Vienna Regulators. This mechanism goes in a dwarf serpentine case - suggesting it was made in the 1850 to 1865 time frame - based on a number of specific details to the case and the mechanism. But, the hands! They are so perfect - and show the impact of the need for added ornamentation as the Viennese clock world moved away from the simpler austerity of the Biedermeier period. Note the addition of the simple details to the sides of circles on the minute and hour hands - not only do these match between hands, but they reflect the desire for a little more ornate treatment as the Viennese moved into the latter part of the 1800's. Overall a gorgeous dial in perfect condition.
SNClocks > The dial, with the subsidiary dials for the seconds, day of the month, and day of the week, is in near perfect, original condition. It is rare that a dial doesn't need to have any of the silver plating replaced, but this one was just too perfect, as can be seen in this photo. And, not surprisinig, the gold plate was also in perfect condition. And what an extensive use of the pierced and engraved mask around the hour chapter ring numbers! The gold plated trim around the numbers is not painted onto the dial, it is a separate piece of metal that has been engraved, and pierced (cut out) to leave only the very fine framework that you can see around the number. Truly and exceptional dial!
SNClocks > VR-639 Month Duration Mechanism by Gustav Becker photo
SNClocks > VR-639 Month Duration Mechanism by Gustav Becker photo
SNClocks > VR-639 Month Duration Mechanism by Gustav Becker photo
VR-639 Month Duration Mechanism by Gustav Becker photo
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