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Superb Large Black Forest Mantel Clock
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for sale €4,973     $5,398
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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 05512795
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-gouge marks inside the rear cavity: hand carving before modern automated routing.
Round brass movement with rear bell: late 19th-century mantel clock mechanism.
Pierced brass hands and applied numerals: classic Swiss Black Forest horological work.
Soft surface wear and dust in recesses: natural aging over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
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SA644685
Dealers Internal Reference
22748
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Description
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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 05512795
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-gouge marks inside the rear cavity: hand carving before modern automated routing.
Round brass movement with rear bell: late 19th-century mantel clock mechanism.
Pierced brass hands and applied numerals: classic Swiss Black Forest horological work.
Soft surface wear and dust in recesses: natural aging over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA644685
Dealers Internal Ref
22748
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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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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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialLinden Wood, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative harvester sculpture, Grapevine leaves, Wine barrel dial, Rustic timber base
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

This large 19th-century Black Forest mantel clock is made from dark brown linden wood and walnut with brass hardware. The elaborately hand-carved sculpture depicts a young male harvester wearing a hat and holding a basket overflowing with grapevine leaves and grapes. A wine barrel forms the clock body, housing a dial with brass Roman numerals and brass pointers, while a second smaller barrel sits beneath on a rustic timber base surrounded by further carved fruit motifs. Measuring 59 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 25.5 cm deep, this figural timepiece sits securely on a mantelpiece or shelf. It suits a traditional gentleman's library or study interior, where the detailed figurative carving and functional dial bring naturalistic rustic character to the room.

FAQs

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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