German shelf cuckoo, ca 1865-1900.
Anonymous (not verified)
23 October 2024
German shelf cuckoo, double chain fusee movement is 8 day, strikes a coil gong on the back door. Movement is cast brass, plates are pinned, indicating it is ca 1865-1900. The old wood bird is resting on a wood platform which also dates the clock to the late 1800's. Correct pendulum, bellows replaced at some time, clock is running. No name or markings on the movement or case. Excellent 21 inch case, heavily carved on 3 sides. Old numerals, hands are not bone. Case has some ebony trim.
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Horton's Antique Clocks
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German shelf cuckoo, ca 1865-1900. German shelf cuckoo, double chain fusee movement is 8 day, strikes a coil gong on the back door. Movement is cast brass, plates are pinned, indicating it is ca 1865-1900. The old wood bird is resting on a wood platform which also dates the clock to the late 1800's. Correct pendulum, bellows replaced at some time, clock is running. No name or markings on the movement or case. Excellent 21 inch case, heavily carved on 3 sides. Old numerals, hands are not bone. Case has some ebony trim.
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