Mayak Appraisal

Vintage Soviet Mayak Cuckoo Clock

This is a vintage Soviet-era 'Mayak' (Маяк) novelty cuckoo clock, produced by the Serdobsk Clock Factory (SKP) in the USSR, likely dating from the 1960s to the 1980s. The clock features a characteristic ‘Chalet’ or 'A-frame' architectural style case made of molded dark brown plastic, designed to mimic traditional hand-carved wood. The case is decorated with embossed pinecones and needle motifs in the four corners surrounding the dial. A small rectangular door sits above the main dial, where a plastic cuckoo bird mechanism would emerge. The circular dial face is a contrasting off-white or cream-colored plastic with raised, circular numerals in a stylized mid-century font. The center of the dial bears the 'Mayak' brand logo and the 'Made in USSR' (Сделано в СССР) inscription. The Clock hands are made of stamped metal with a decorative filigree pattern. This specific example shows significant signs of age and wear; there is a thick layer of dust and grime across the surface, some oxidation on the metal hands, and the lower-left corner of the plastic housing appears to be chipped or broken. These clocks were mass-produced but are valued by collectors for their distinctive Soviet industrial design and mechanical charm.