Antique Austrian or Austria Wall Vienna Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: 11/1/1999
Pre-Sale Estimate: (subscribers only)
Sold For: (subscribers only)

Catalog Description:

C.1870, Austrian Astronomical Wall Clock. The complex movement indicates solar time and sidereal time, with separate hands to show sunrise and sunset (with wheel and cam action that may be adjusted to any latitude). The hour hand (with sunburst) rotates once per day, the outer dial numbered I-XII twice. A Zodiac ring moves in Zodiacal frequency. Moon indications are via a Halifax moon that revolves at the end of a centered hand to show the phases of the lunar satellite. The back plate marked D.R.Patent No. 82689, and EDM Kinsner. The dial, pendulum and weight engraved. We could get it to tick, but it needs service, and the 4 lb weight looks small for the work required. Also we were able to wind the clock with a carriage clock key, but you will need an extra long shaft No. 1 crank to clear the complexity of hands. This is a rare clock, and with notes and train count by Henry Fried (unsigned). Walnut case, height 57'

The Antique Clocks Price Guide database contains actual sales information about this piece and more than 20,000 other antique clocks. Most records tell you what it sold for at auction and where it was sold. Some records tell you the price that retail dealers are asking for this or similar clocks.

For as little as $6.95 for a five-day pass you can view the complete information for all the antique clocks in our database. To find out more about our low cost five-day, one-month or one year subscription plans, click here.

Back to List