Vintage German Musical Cuckoo Clock
This is a traditional Black Forest style musical cuckoo clock, featuring an A-frame chalet design crafted from stained wood. The central clock face utilizes white Roman numerals on a dark wooden dial, with ornate white hands that appear to be made of plastic or painted metal. Above the dial is a balcony featuring rotating figurines of dancing couples in alpine traditional dress (Tracht), while a small green door above them houses the cuckoo bird mechanism. Flanking the clock face are two larger hand-painted figures: a man playing an accordion and a woman carrying a bucket, both rendered in classic folk attire. The chalet roof shows significant wear, with visible chipping and loss of material along the front edge, particularly at the peak. The overall construction displays a mix of handcarved wooden elements and mass-produced decorative components typical of mid-20th-century German manufacture (circa 1950s-1970s). The finish shows a dark mahogany or walnut stain with natural wood grain visible. Although all parts are stated to be present, the visible patina and dust accumulation suggest it requires mechanical servicing and cosmetic restoration.
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Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Basic Information
Category
Antiques & Collectibles - Horology
Appraised On
February 23, 2026
Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Additional Details Provided By Owner
User Provided Information
Has all the parts but needs work
Item Description
This is a traditional Black Forest style musical cuckoo clock, featuring an A-frame chalet design crafted from stained wood. The central clock face utilizes white Roman numerals on a dark wooden dial, with ornate white hands that appear to be made of plastic or painted metal. Above the dial is a balcony featuring rotating figurines of dancing couples in alpine traditional dress (Tracht), while a small green door above them houses the cuckoo bird mechanism. Flanking the clock face are two larger hand-painted figures: a man playing an accordion and a woman carrying a bucket, both rendered in classic folk attire. The chalet roof shows significant wear, with visible chipping and loss of material along the front edge, particularly at the peak. The overall construction displays a mix of handcarved wooden elements and mass-produced decorative components typical of mid-20th-century German manufacture (circa 1950s-1970s). The finish shows a dark mahogany or walnut stain with natural wood grain visible. Although all parts are stated to be present, the visible patina and dust accumulation suggest it requires mechanical servicing and cosmetic restoration.
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