Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock

Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock
Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock

Very Nice German Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade 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. The clock is remarkably well preserved and from what I see, has been maintained over the years. It is made to look like an old Burgermeister City Hall where all of the local festive community dances are held. The clock features hand carved trim from cured and aged Linden wood which is grown nearly exclusively at certain altitudes of the Black Forest. There is scalloped trim just under the roof edge and wavy curves on the roof line on the sides. The front is lavished with carved wooden logs on the sides and under the roof line. There is a fancy wooden balcony with equally fancy scallops serving as trim just below the edge. The balcony is situated just above the dial and there are open doors on either side as well as four colorful dance couples mounted on a rotating dance platform just behind the balcony. The lower balcony is also hand carved and features a colorful Black Forest man holding an accordian standing to the left and a colorful Black Forest lady is featured sitting on a bench on the right edge... Looks like an old fashioned serenade to me.

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 back is wood too and secured with two metal latches. The back removes to allow access to the all metal, mechanical, weight driven movement inside the case.

It's not marked as to point of origin but there is an intact "JEC" label on the back which is an indication it was produced for the Swiss market. A weight driven movement simply means that the chains need to be pulled occasionally to wind the clock, music and animation, and cuckoo activity. The bellow or whistle tubes look good and sound good too. At the bottom of each hour, a colorful bird opens the small wooden door above the dance floor 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.

At that moment, a high quality "JEC" Swiss music box plays an extraordinary rendition of "Les Enfants du Piree" which was a summer hit in 1960 by Dalida; great to hear it again! The dancers stop when the music stops.

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. When he is safely inside, the dance platform begins to turn yet again and the dancers spin about as the music box plays an extraordinary version of "Edelweiss, " one of my all-time favorite tunes from the Sound of Music. The dancers stop dancing when the music is over and wait until the next opportunity; absolutely fascinating! The clock works just fine here, keeps good time, cuckoos as it was designed to do, and the music is wonderful! Keep in mind this is an old clock and we don't know the service history so some adjustments or service may be needed once the clock arrives at its new home. The movement does show signs of maintenance but regardless, 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 three sets of attached metal chains, a chalet style pendulum, and three heavy pinecone shaped metal weights.

Ive looked the clock over fairly well and cant find any damage or missing pieces; maybe a nick here and there or a hard-to-see old repair but nothing detracting. The clock is gorgeous on display, shows only average signs of use, and has a wonderful aging glow to it.

The clock is an impressive size too measuring about 10" high (not counting the weights or pendulum), about 6 1/2" at its deepest point, and about 11 1/2 across the top. This clock would be the focal point in any collection and is certain to captivate the imagination of anyone seeing or hearing it in your home, office or wherever it is that you care to showcase a very nice, animated, musical 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!

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The item "VERY NICE GERMAN BLACK FOREST 2 TUNE MUSIC DANCERS CHALET SERENADE CUCKOO CLOCK" is in sale since Tuesday, September 21, 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 Black Forest 2 Tune Music Dancers Chalet Serenade Cuckoo Clock