Rare Antique 19th-Century Black Forest Spring-Driven Cuckoo Wall Clock

Rare Antique 19th-Century Black Forest Spring-Driven Cuckoo Wall Clock

An exceptional, highly collectible example of 19th-century German horology from the Black Forest region. Unlike common weight-driven variants that require hanging chains and cast iron weights, this premium model features a sophisticated spring-driven movement.

Housed in a magnificently hand-carved solid wood case, this clock functions beautifully as a compact wall or bracket timepiece. It represents the peak of Victorian-era German craftsmanship and makes a spectacular statement piece for any antique collector or interior.

Key Specifications
• Period: 19th Century (Circa 1870–1890).
• Origin: Black Forest, Germany.
• Movement: Antique spring-driven mechanical movement (Key-wound, no weights or chains required).
• Case Style: Traditional deep-relief Chalet style carving.
• Dial: Wooden dial with hand-carved bone or stained Roman numeral cartouches.
• Hands: Original intricately carved hands.
• Automata: Original painted wooden cuckoo bird that emerges from the double-door aperture.

Detailed Carving & Artistry
• The Case: Profusely carved from wood featuring crisp, high-relief detailing.
• Motifs: Decorated framing the clock face.
• The Apron: Features a beautifully carved bottom drop matching the upper architectural theme.

Dimensions
• Height 40 cm
• Width: 33 cm
• Depth: 19 cm

Condition & Working Order
• The Mechanism: The spring-driven movement is fully functional and ticking nicely. Both the time-keeping and cuckoo train springs wind securely.
• The Chime: The cuckoo bird emerges reliably on the hour and half-hour, accompanied by the classic dual-tone bellow pipes.
• Woodwork: The case retains its original rich, deep patina. Carvings are remarkably crisp
• Accessories: Includes its original matching wooden-leaf pendulum and winding key.
Shipping & Secure Transit
• Available for worldwide tracked and fully insured courier delivery or local pickup from Gloucester
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• The clock will be packed to trade standards: bellows and internal mechanisms will be gently secured, and the pendulum packed separately to ensure zero transit damage.

Rare Antique 19th-Century Black Forest Spring-Driven Cuckoo Wall Clock