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Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
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Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Black Forest Cuckoo Clock

19th century
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Fine quality antique 19th century Black Forest cuckoo clock having a quality carved case with carved leaves and two carved birds flanking the clock face & a carved bird to the top of the case, having a circular dial with gilded Roman numerals with the original hands, with an eight day movement striking the hour and half hour with a pop out cuckoo behind a door above the dial, having a carved leaf pendulum and two original pinecone shaped weights attached to chains to drive the clocks movement and the cuckoo mechanism.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Black Forest Cuckoo Clock to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177580
Dealers Internal Reference
1696
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Fine quality antique 19th century Black Forest cuckoo clock having a quality carved case with carved leaves and two carved birds flanking the clock face & a carved bird to the top of the case, having a circular dial with gilded Roman numerals with the original hands, with an eight day movement striking the hour and half hour with a pop out cuckoo behind a door above the dial, having a carved leaf pendulum and two original pinecone shaped weights attached to chains to drive the clocks movement and the cuckoo mechanism.
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Black Forest Cuckoo Clock to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177580
Dealers Internal Ref
1696
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest cuckoo clock featuring carved foliage, a cresting bird, Roman numerals, and cast pinecone weights.
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Archive I A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest cuckoo clock featuring carved foliage, a cresting bird, Roman numerals, and cast pinecone weights.

Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Black Forest Cuckoo Clock

Archive II A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest cuckoo clock featuring carved foliage, a cresting bird, Roman numerals, and cast pinecone weights. View II
Archive III A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest cuckoo clock featuring carved foliage, a cresting bird, Roman numerals, and cast pinecone weights. View III
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Archive VI A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest cuckoo clock featuring carved foliage, a cresting bird, Roman numerals, and cast pinecone weights. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest cuckoo clock featuring carved foliage, a cresting bird, Roman numerals, and cast pinecone weights. View VII
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A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest cuckoo clock featuring carved foliage, a cresting bird, Roman numerals, and cast pinecone weights.
Fine quality antique 19th century Black Forest cuckoo clock
Ref: SA1177580
A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest cuckoo clock featuring carved foliage, a cresting bird, Roman numerals, and cast pinecone weights.
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  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved foliage, Bird crest, Pinecone weights, Roman numerals
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This nineteenth century Black Forest cuckoo clock adopts the traditional Highland Hunting Lodge style, executed in dark brown carved wood with brass elements. The case has a sculptural bird crest at the top, deeply carved foliage framing the circular dial, and two birds flanking the clock face. The circular dial displays gilded Roman numerals alongside original hands, sitting below a small door that conceals a cuckoo mechanism. Suspended from the interior are hanging chains attached to two cast pinecone-shaped weights, accompanied by a carved leaf pendulum. The clock measures 64 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 21 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this wall clock suits placement on a narrow wall space in a hallway, study, or living room. It functions as both a timekeeping instrument and a decorative wall hanging, bringing traditional European woodwork into the home. The dark timber finish and naturalistic motifs coordinate with traditional or rustic interior schemes.

Black Forest cuckoo clocks originated in south-western Germany during the 18th century, evolving into a renowned regional craft defined by hand-carved timber cases, mechanical pendulum movements, and bird-call bellows.

These clocks are primarily crafted from local hardwoods such as linden, lime, or walnut wood, paired with brass internal movement gears and cast metal pinecone-shaped counterweights.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature hand-carved decorative motifs, mechanical weight-driven bellows movements, painted wooden or bone Roman numerals, and age-consistent surface oxidisation on the metal chains.

Mount the timepiece as a central sculptural feature against a light or neutral backdrop in a hallway, library, or living space to contrast classic craftsmanship with contemporary wall finishes.

Dust the exterior timber carving gently with a soft dry brush, avoid exposure to extreme temperature changes, and employ a qualified horologist to oil and align the internal mechanical movement periodically.
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