Cuckoo clock with an articulated bird (beak + wings) - Wood, Brass - 1920-1930
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Wood and brass Black Forest cuckoo clock, vintage model circa 1920–1940, mechanical one-day movement with articulated bird, gong, dimensions 45 × 30 × 22 cm, weight 4 kg, in good working order and ready to run.
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FOR SALE
Cuckoo Clock from the Black Forest – antique model (circa 1910–1930) – 1-day movement – articulated bird (beak + wings)
Description :
Beautiful antique Black Forest cuckoo, estimated period between 1920 and 1940.
Deep traditional carving: large leaves, crossed branches, upper bird finely worked.
Bird from the mechanism entirely wooden, with articulated beak and movable wings, typical of older models.
Functioning :
– 1-day (30-hour) movement keeps time
– Chiming: cuckoo on every half-hour and on the hours
– Gong present and functional
– Bird properly emerges, beak and wings unfold
– Old chains, smooth descent about 180 cm
– Pinecone-shaped weights
Condition:
Good working order for a model of this era.
Wood clean, carving well preserved, mechanism complete.
Restorations / repairs :
– Both bellows were replaced (top plastic, bottom wood) – old restoration, functioning correctly
– The regulator has been filled (old repair, stable and functional)
– One side leaf was restored (old work, discreet)
These restorations do not affect the cuckoo’s operation and are common on models from this period.
Dimensions :
( height 45 , width 30 , depth 22 )
Note :
Antique cuckoo, complete, ready to operate.
Beautiful decorative and mechanical piece.
FOR SALE
Cuckoo Clock from the Black Forest – antique model (circa 1910–1930) – 1-day movement – articulated bird (beak + wings)
Description :
Beautiful antique Black Forest cuckoo, estimated period between 1920 and 1940.
Deep traditional carving: large leaves, crossed branches, upper bird finely worked.
Bird from the mechanism entirely wooden, with articulated beak and movable wings, typical of older models.
Functioning :
– 1-day (30-hour) movement keeps time
– Chiming: cuckoo on every half-hour and on the hours
– Gong present and functional
– Bird properly emerges, beak and wings unfold
– Old chains, smooth descent about 180 cm
– Pinecone-shaped weights
Condition:
Good working order for a model of this era.
Wood clean, carving well preserved, mechanism complete.
Restorations / repairs :
– Both bellows were replaced (top plastic, bottom wood) – old restoration, functioning correctly
– The regulator has been filled (old repair, stable and functional)
– One side leaf was restored (old work, discreet)
These restorations do not affect the cuckoo’s operation and are common on models from this period.
Dimensions :
( height 45 , width 30 , depth 22 )
Note :
Antique cuckoo, complete, ready to operate.
Beautiful decorative and mechanical piece.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Cuckoo clock with an articulated bird (beak + wings)
Material
Brass, Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Cuckoo every hour and half-hour, gongs on the hour and half-hours, articulated bird (beak + wings)
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
45 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
Weight
4 kg
Winding key
No
