Black Forest Wall Clock - Antique Wood - 1850-1900 - weight-driven drive

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An original Black Forest wall clock from the 19th century (c. 1850–1900), made of wood with a hand-painted dial, weight-driven mechanical movement, brass weights and chains, and a decorative wooden case with a gilded frame, showing authentic patina and minor wear, with a loose glass edge and a crack about 4 cm in one corner.

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The wooden mounting edge of the glass is loose and there is a crack in the glass in one of the corners, about 4 cm.

This beautiful antique wall clock is an original Black Forest painting clock from the 19th century. The clock features a hand-painted dial with a romantic landscape, floral border and classical Roman numerals. The mechanical movement is powered by two brass weights on chains and has an authentic wooden frame construction with brass gears.

Features:
Original hand-painted dial
Weight-driven mechanical movement
Brass weights + chains
Decorative wooden case with gold-colored trim
Beautiful patina and characterful aging
Complete with pendulum and internal mechanism
Time indication and striking mechanism present

Condition:
The clock shows normal signs of use consistent with age. The painting and case show authentic patina. The mechanism is complete; not tested for operation, wall-mounting functioning. Ideal for enthusiasts, collectors or restoration.

The wooden mounting edge of the glass is loose and there is a crack in the glass in one of the corners, about 4 cm.

The wooden mounting edge of the glass is loose and there is a crack in the glass in one of the corners, about 4 cm.

This beautiful antique wall clock is an original Black Forest painting clock from the 19th century. The clock features a hand-painted dial with a romantic landscape, floral border and classical Roman numerals. The mechanical movement is powered by two brass weights on chains and has an authentic wooden frame construction with brass gears.

Features:
Original hand-painted dial
Weight-driven mechanical movement
Brass weights + chains
Decorative wooden case with gold-colored trim
Beautiful patina and characterful aging
Complete with pendulum and internal mechanism
Time indication and striking mechanism present

Condition:
The clock shows normal signs of use consistent with age. The painting and case show authentic patina. The mechanism is complete; not tested for operation, wall-mounting functioning. Ideal for enthusiasts, collectors or restoration.

The wooden mounting edge of the glass is loose and there is a crack in the glass in one of the corners, about 4 cm.

Details

Specific region of origin
Zwarte Woud
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
weight-driven drive
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Black Forest Wall Clock
Material
Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
unknown
Maker/designer
Deze klok is een originele Zwarte Woud schilderklok uit de 19e eeuw, handgemaakt door een
Style
Antique
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
35 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
2500 g
Winding key
No
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