Cuckoo clock, Black Forest Wall Clock (2) - Wood - 1950-1960
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Two wooden vintage miniature Black Forest cuckoo clocks from the 1950s–1960s with a mechanical one-day power reserve, no striking, in good used condition and in working order, each measuring 11 x 10.6 x 5 cm and weighing 100 g.
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vintage miniature cuckoo clocks, also known as miniature cuckoo clocks or toy clocks from the Black Forest.
Features of the clocks
Upper clock: This model is decorated with a seated deer (roe deer) at the bottom, a blue bird on the right, and a pine tree on the left. On the left also hangs the metal pendulum with a round, gold-colored disk.
Lower clock: This model features a chalet-shaped design with a striped wooden panel, decorated with floral motifs (possibly autumn leaves or edelweiss) and a white/red bird on the right. The metal chain and weights are visible on the left.
Mechanism and origin
This type of miniature clocks was produced in large numbers in Germany around the mid-20th century (often by brands such as Lux, Keebler, or manufacturers from the Black Forest) as souvenirs or decorative collectibles.
Unlike large traditional cuckoo clocks, these small variants often operate with a simple hand-wound mechanism (with a key at the back or via the chain) and usually do not have real swinging doors from which a bird emerges, although the bird at the front sometimes moves with the pendulum.
No wind-up keys!
vintage miniature cuckoo clocks, also known as miniature cuckoo clocks or toy clocks from the Black Forest.
Features of the clocks
Upper clock: This model is decorated with a seated deer (roe deer) at the bottom, a blue bird on the right, and a pine tree on the left. On the left also hangs the metal pendulum with a round, gold-colored disk.
Lower clock: This model features a chalet-shaped design with a striped wooden panel, decorated with floral motifs (possibly autumn leaves or edelweiss) and a white/red bird on the right. The metal chain and weights are visible on the left.
Mechanism and origin
This type of miniature clocks was produced in large numbers in Germany around the mid-20th century (often by brands such as Lux, Keebler, or manufacturers from the Black Forest) as souvenirs or decorative collectibles.
Unlike large traditional cuckoo clocks, these small variants often operate with a simple hand-wound mechanism (with a key at the back or via the chain) and usually do not have real swinging doors from which a bird emerges, although the bird at the front sometimes moves with the pendulum.
No wind-up keys!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Clock type
Black Forest Wall Clock, Cuckoo clock
Material
Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
11 cm
Width
10.6 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Weight
100 g
Winding key
No
