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Welcome John
Just a little Welcome to the Forums 'proper'.
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Originally Posted by
pedoja
Just a little Welcome to the Forums 'proper'.
Thank you Pedoja.............Very kind of you.
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ooooh, are we still allowed to call you Vanny?
"Opportunities multiply as they are seized."
- Sun Tzu
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Originally Posted by
SunshineSukie
ooooh, are we still allowed to call you Vanny?
Sunshine You can call me anything you like.
But don't call me before 10:00 am
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Vienna wall clock
Here is my Vienna wall clock measuring around 5'. Three weight, grand sonerie chime. The pendulum is brass both sides. Eight day movement. There is a cord to pull to repeat the previous strike. The strike can be turned off with a small lever above the face. The maker is Anton Berger of Laxenburg near Vienna. I can find nothing about this particular clock maker, maybe you know of him. I think the clock probably dates to around 1880. It all works perfectly and is in very good condition. However, I suspect the bottom piece (about three inches long) is not original to the clock as the wood is a slightly lighter colour. I absolutely love this clock. I particularly like the fact that it is so slim. My wife says I gaze at it for ages and she's a little jealous! Can you tell me any more about it than I already know please, also your valuation would be appreciated.
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Hi Wilky, very nice clock.
It is good to see a Vienna that is not made by Gustav Becker.
Your clock looks in great condition. The case is very shiney, does not look like a french polish finish, not a mark on it, no signs of ware. Infact it looks brand new.
Wall clocks made in the mid 19th century (3 weighters) vary in price so much. I am always amazed each time I see one sold.
Back in 2002 I saw a clock just as nice as yours sell in Campbell and Archard sale rooms in Kent for £5,500. The clock was made in about 1860 by Effenburger, of Vienna.
With a name like that thank God they did not go into the fast food business.
A grande sonnerie, 8 day movement, striking on the quarters on 2 gongs only 48 ins tall sold for £12,500 also at the same auction rooms.
In todays market I would estimate a good 8 day 3 weight Vienna in the North West would sell upwards of £1200 and might have a retail price tag of £1,800
I don't know what you paid for your clock.
but if you are thinking of selling your clock I would recomend the above auction house. phone number 01732 761153.
all the best
Antiqueman
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Wilky........I am an old man from the Old World.
Now in the States your clock would have interest from the decorator market. In Savannah and Charlson I could see a price tag of $5,000 to $7,000.
But I would imagine where there is a large German population that would bring added interest and make your Viennia clock more desirable.
Antiqueman
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Thank you very much for the information. I love the clock and have no intentions of selling it but if I hit hard times in the future, who knows. I'm not that far from Savannah so I could treck it up there and put it in an auction. I paid $3,200.00 for it a couple of years ago and considered it was well worth it. I get so much pleasure from just having it in my family room, even if it was not worth what I paid I wouldn't really be upset.
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Originally Posted by
Wilky
I paid $3,200.00 for it a couple of years ago and considered it was well worth it.
Wilky..........prices in the US are a lot higher than in UK.
A few years ago Prices were higher than to day.
Sounds a good buy. Looks like a good $2000+ profit in the US.
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