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Rare Josef Tekauz, Vienna Regulator
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Rare Josef Tekauz, Vienna Regulator
circa 1900. Carved walnut and burl case, possibly original finish. Signed porcelain dial, rare pull to wind and three weights.
56 x 15 in.
A West Coast Collection.
Josef Deudhart Oak Regulator
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Josef Deudhart Oak Table Regulator. Fine oak case with beveled glass on 4 sides and an arched crest with square bonnet top and turned bun feet; 6 in. porcelain dial has black Roman hour numerals and Arabic 5 minute markers, signed Josef Neudhart, Wein, 1 Graben 21 and gilt brass bezel. Quality square brass time only movement has steel pin pallet escapement and quality brass pendulum bob with beat adjustment at the bottom of the ebonized wood stick, case has an original finish. 25 in. high x 14 in. wide x 6 in. deep
Rare Miniature Vienna Regulator
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Rare 15.5 in. Miniature Vienna Regulator. 2.5 in. porcelain dial, chapter ring has black Roman hour numerals, brass bezel and blued hands; brass, time only, spring driven movement is in good condition, has gridiron pendulum with brass bob having a porcelain insert and beat indicator. In a miniature Vienna regulator case with ebonized trim, turned finials with teardrop finials, door has chamfered sides with turned columns. 15.5 in. high
Rare Style Vienna Regulator
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Very Unusual Case, 2 Weight, Signed Dial by Gustoff Becker, 8 Day Time & Strike, Fancy Porcelain Dial w/ Seonds, 2 Tone Walnut Case, Circa 1880’s – 1900, Runs Great
4 dial 1 wt Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
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A 19th century Four dial Vienna Regulator wall clock with Day, Month and Date by "Heinfich Fischer, in Wien" additionally marked "Stadt Seilergasse, No. 9" on date dial . 8-day weight driven time only movement with a two part porcelain main dial with Roman numerals and a molded brass bezel with three lower subsidiary dials indicating the Day, Month and Date. Mixed wood case with and arched top and shaped crown and a long molded door with lower finials and a shaped drop. Original grain painted finish with some wear, running when cataloged, calendar needs adjustment. 52" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,500-2,500
Lenzkirch 2 wt Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
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A 19th century Lenzkirch Vienna Regulator wall clock. 8-day weight driven time and strike movement with a two part porcelain dial and Roman numerals with a molded brass bezel. Serial #818533 indicates a date of 1888. Walnut case with a pediment crest and carved detail. Restored finish with light wear, restored crest, running when cataloged. 49" high overall. ESTIMATE $600-800
Josef BoÂek, Clock in Shield Form with Appliqu,
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Softwood body, lacquered veneer, brass, metal
Bohemia, Prague, 1819
Josef BoÂek (1782-1835) Â Czech clock maker, inventor and engineer
Large circular brass movement, signed Âiosepe Bo?eck in Prag N:39 A: 1819Â, spring driven, lever escapement
Quarter strike on two spiral gongs, pendulum suspension
Repetition function, strike silent function
White enamel dial, Roman hour-markers, outer minute ring, long steel hands
Shield-shaped case, sides decorated with floral gold paint, front with brass applications in the form of garlands and further floral/vegetal motifs as well as a Neptune motif with seahorses and trident
Overall dimensions: 57 x 42.5 x 11 cm
Good condition
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 1,400 Euro
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The wall clock is in a good condition, consistent with age. The reverse case door has several larger cracks. The pendulum is missing. The glazing of the bezel is no longer provided. In places some applications bear blemishes. The surfaces (wood and brass) are partially heavier rubbed. The lacquered veneer has some bumps, cracks, blemishes, scratches and abrasion. The paint of the dial has partially been repainted. The timepiece has not been tested on functionality; this is however assumed; no guarantee on long term precision and regularity. The overall dimensions measure 57 x 42.5 x 11 cm.
Josef BoÂek (1782-1835)
BoÂek grew up as son of a miller, and went to high school in Cieszyn and Brno. Here he first came into contact with engineering, since he built several machines and other tools. He made the decision to become a professor of mechanics and for this reason his path led him to Christian Karl Andr, who gave him training in mechanics and mathematics. In 1804, BoÂek eventually went to Prague, where he wanted to study, but due to the lack of sufficient financial means he soon had to give up these intentions. Thus he became a mechanic and produced a series of models and tools for Stavovsk polytechnick stav in Prague. He also trained as a watchmaker and so BoÂek turned into a true Bohemian pioneer of tech