Wall Clock by Gustav Becker. Germany, late 19th – early 20th century
In 1847, clockmaker Gustav Becker opened a workshop that later grew into a large factory. In 1875, German Emperor Wilhelm I ordered 300,000 clocks from Becker for the royal court. In 1885, the factory produced 500,000 clocks to honor Chancellor Bismarck. Becker’s business became the largest clock factory in Europe.
«Gustav Becker» clocks were known for their high quality and precision. They won awards and certificates at exhibitions in London, Paris, Vienna, Sydney, Melbourne, Berlin and other cities.
After Becker’s death, his son Paul took over the company. At that time, German and Swiss clockmakers joined forces, and much of the production moved to Switzerland. In the 1930s, «Gustav Becker» merged with «Junghans Clockmaking». After World War II, the company stopped making wall clocks. But the traditions of the 19th century helped bring the «Gustav Becker» name back in modern wristwatch production.
«Gustav Becker» clocks were known for their high quality and precision. They won awards and certificates at exhibitions in London, Paris, Vienna, Sydney, Melbourne, Berlin and other cities.
After Becker’s death, his son Paul took over the company. At that time, German and Swiss clockmakers joined forces, and much of the production moved to Switzerland. In the 1930s, «Gustav Becker» merged with «Junghans Clockmaking». After World War II, the company stopped making wall clocks. But the traditions of the 19th century helped bring the «Gustav Becker» name back in modern wristwatch production.
