Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock

Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock

Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock

We have a large number of vintage and antique clocks currently listed along with an equally impressive collection of music boxes and other very nice antique and vintage collectibles. Be sure to have a look at our. This is a very nice find of a beautiful, large, deeply hand carved, 8 day, mechanical cuckoo clock that was created about 40 years ago in the Black Forest of what was then, "West Germany" by the "Cuckoo Clock Manufacturing Company;" you don't get any more original than that! Actually, the Cuckoo Clock Manufacturing Company did a great deal to popularize the modern cuckoo clock since they were very quick to organize after WWII and did all they could to get one of their fine quality clocks into the hands of GI's returning home after the war.

My father brought one home and I remember it to this day. The clock is hand carved from cured and aged Linden wood which is grown nearly exclusively at certain altitudes of the Black Forest. It was created to look like an intricately carved grape vine complete with seven, large hand carved grape leaves on the front and another carved grape leaf is found on the wooden pendulum. The clock has a large, beautifully carved bird perched to the right of the dial and another to the left and both are staring upward at an even larger carved bird perched in the branches atop the clock looking as though he's ready to take flight. All of the carvings are finished in a rich mahogany which makes it even more stunning! The dial has a black backdrop and features raised Roman numerals to mark the hours and matching fancy hands to point out the time.

The country name, "Germany" is found just above the 6 o'clock position. The back is wood too and secured with a metal latch. It bears the name, "Cuckoo Clock Manufacturing Company" and the point of origin, Germany.

" It removes to allow access to the all metal, mechanical, weight driven movement inside the case that was created by "Regula and is marked Germany too. A weight driven movement simply means that the chains need to be pulled every 8 days or as often as you wish to wind the clock and cuckoo activity. The tall wooden whistle or bellow tubes are intact and the tops make good sound. A t the bottom of each hour, a colorful bird opens the small door above the dial and stands in the doorway. He gives off a single cuckoo sound in tandem with a coiled cathedral chime inside the case and then retreats back inside and closes the door.

The bird reappears at the top of the hour and correctly cuckoos and chimes the current number of hours and then goes back inside the case and closes the door behind him; fascinating! The clock works quite well here, keeps good time, and cuckoos quite well too. Keep in mind this is an old clock and we don't know the service history so some service or adjustments may be necessary once it arrives at its new home.

We always advise our clock customers to service their vintage or antique clocks at least once every three years. Doing so will preserve a classic clock like this one and keep it running strong for years to come. The clock comes complete as shown with two sets of attached metal chains, a hand carved wooden grape leaf pendulum, and two very heavy pinecone shaped metal weights. Ive looked the clock over fairly well and cant find any missing pieces or damage and only little signs of use.

It has a nice rustic look to it and is just gorgeous on display! The clock is an impressive size too measuring about 14" high (not counting the weights or pendulum), about 5 1/2" at its deepest point, and about 9 1/2 across the top. This clock would be the focal point in any collection and is certain to impress anyone seeing it in your home, office or wherever it is that you care to showcase a magnificent, 8 day, mechanical German timepiece with a solid history behind it.

If you like this item and I'm sure you do, then I know you'll love the other items. Check back frequently since we're listing a lot of antique/vintage items as time allows! We'd be glad to send more pictures if available; just ask! My wife and I have been accumulating lots of nice antiques and other collectors items over the years.

But now is a good time to start clearing out the things we no longer wish to keep. We do all that we can to accurately describe each item to the best of our ability. Be sure to add commits to your favorites list. The item "VERY NICE GERMAN 8 DAY BLACK FOREST 3 BIRD HAND CARVED TRADITIONAL CUCKOO CLOCK" is in sale since Monday, May 17, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Clocks\Cuckoo & Black Forest Clocks". The seller is "commits" and is located in Yucaipa, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Very Nice German 8 Day Black Forest 3 Bird Hand Carved Traditional Cuckoo Clock