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Superb Large Black Forest Mantel Clock
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €4,973     $5,398
£4,250

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Superb Large Black Forest Mantel Clock

19th century
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A superb large and naturalistically carved linden wood Black Forest mantel clock. The carving is of a boy holding a basket overflowing with grapes with a barrel by his feet and the clock dial set within the end of a large wine barrel. The 8 day movement having brass Roman numerals with brass pointers and chimes on the hour and half hour complete with key & pendulem. The whole in very good original condition. Dimensions:- Height…23’’/ 59cm. Width…17’’/ 43cm. Depth…10’’/ 25.5cm. Free UK delivery on this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Black Forest Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA644685
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22748
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A superb large and naturalistically carved linden wood Black Forest mantel clock.
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The carving is of a boy holding a basket overflowing with grapes with a barrel by his feet and the clock dial set within the end of a large wine barrel.
John Howkins Antiques

The 8 day movement having brass Roman numerals with brass pointers and chimes on the hour and half hour complete with key & pendulem. The whole in very good original condition. Dimensions:- Height…23’’/ 59cm. Width…17’’/ 43cm. Depth…10’’/ 25.5cm. Free UK delivery on this item.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Black Forest Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA644685
Dealers Internal Ref
22748
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An intricately hand-carved dark brown wooden Black Forest mantel clock depicting a figure with a basket of grapes alongside a barrel housing the dial.
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Originating primarily in the Brienz region of Switzerland and areas of South-West Germany during the 19th century, Black Forest carvings are celebrated for intricate hand-carved naturalistic themes depicting wildlife, foliage, and rural figures.

These clocks were predominantly hand-carved from dense native hardwoods such as linden wood, walnut, or pear wood, incorporating brass mechanical clock movements and carved timber dials.

Authentic period examples exhibit deep, fluid hand-carving tool marks, naturalistic timber patination, wooden dials with carved Roman numerals, and original mechanical key-wind movements.

A carved timber mantel clock serves as an organic textural focal point on a minimal fireplace mantelpiece or modern sideboard, balancing modern architectural lines with historic craftsmanship.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent cracking, dust regularly with a soft dry bristle brush, and nourish the wood with high-grade beeswax polish annually.
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