A late 19th or early 20th century wall-mounted cuckoo clock in the traditional German Black Forest style. The case is constructed from dark-stained wood and features a pediment surmounted by a relief-carved bird perched upon a branch. The front of the clock is elaborately decorated with hand-carved foliage representing pine needles and pine cones in high relief. The circular dial features a dark chapter ring with applied light-toned Roman numerals, likely made of bone or celluloid, and is fitted with ornate pierced metal hands. The movement is a mechanical, twin-train, spring-driven mechanism, evidenced by the two brass-lined winding apertures on the dial face. The internal mechanism consists of brass plates with a lyre-shaped pendulum hanger. The clock utilizes a dual-bellows system to generate the cuckoo call and features a coiled wire gong mounted to the interior of the backboard for the hour and half-hour strike. The case is fitted with two side access doors and a single cuckoo aperture at the top. This item is an unmarked example of the types produced in Germany for the export market during this period.
Condition report:
This item is offered for restoration and is currently untested. The backboard containing the gong is detached from the main wooden case. The paper covering the internal bellows shows significant age-related wear and deterioration. The movement appears dusty and would benefit from professional servicing. The pendulum is missing. The wooden case shows surface dust and minor age-related marks consistent with its period.
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