Cuckoo Wall

this early model is more rustic and primitive than ones appearing after 1900, and has intricate fretwork and carving, and a large bird with moving beak. The hands and numbers are old, but one number is absent and others are damaged. The wood plate movement is accessed through side doors, needs service and its original bellows will need attention. The iron weights also are an older style; the carved pendulum hangs from a simple gridiron rod. Ht of case 17.5"

these are in as-found condition but worthy of restoration. The bellows are intact in the 2-weight but need renewal in the larger clock. The 3-weight retains a good paper label inside the rear cover. Weights included but no pendulums, and no crest for the 3-weight. Hts. of cases 22" and 17". Sold as is, no further details available

there is also a dealer sticker inside providing the same name and date, along with several repair dates from the early 1900's. The ornate case retains its original finish, the hands and numbers are old but some numbers are damaged. The movement has cast brass plates; the bellows need renewal, the pendulum is turned wood. Carved trim for roof is missing. Ht of case 16" James Buchanan Colby, born Oct. 15, 1856 at Grantham, New Hampshire. He was a resident of Barre, Mass. by 1885 and carried on a jewelry business until his death Apr. 30, 1917 at Barre.

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.

2 weight, 30 hour. Plastic bellows and bird, movement clean, running. No back, case near new. Top clips on, chains missing one weight hook.

Musical cuckoo by "Regula-Germany". 30 hour movement with dancers, music, and cuckoo bird. Swiss musical movement plays, "Lara's Theme", and "Edelveiss". 22 inches high plus weights and pendulum. Clock is complete, runs, and plays the music.

Cuckoo, large eagle on top, vines, leaves, nuts. Good deep carvings all around. 30 hour, 2 weight, old wood bird, replaced hands long ago. Case is 21 inch high, some breaks, repaired, not evident from the front. Complete, original, including the weights, pendulum, top, and gong. Good cast brass movement, bellows are working. They are no doubt old, but not original. Clock is running. Good looking old cuckoo with the rarely seen "eagle" on top. Case is dark and has never been cleaned or refinished.

Case is dark with deep carvings, heavy wood, no breaks or repairs evident. The 30 hour movement is dirty, but working properly. The pendulum hanger was lost in transportation to me and I don't have one that will work. Should be a simple fix. $1 item at Timesavers. Note the lyre shaped back movement plate.

Large carved cuckoo, fox, bird, and grapes. 24 inches high. One large piece of rich walnut colored wood. Large old wood bird, bone hands, old numerals. The number 10 is damaged. 30 hour, 2 weight, lyre shaped movement, not marked in any way. No breaks or repairs, appears to be 100% original and much cleaner than most old cuckoos.

Contemporary and unusual with the bear motif. Runs and plays now, but will probably need some adjusting after it arrives at your place. Case is 19 inches high. 3 weights, one for the time side, one for cooking, and one for the music. There is a silent lever on the side if you need some peace and quiet.