This is the newest addition to our permanent collection. This is an early form of Black Forest automata known as a Glockenschläger. It was made in the Black Forest C. 1830.
Located above the dial is a large cutout in the shield. Inside the cut out is a group of three carved painted men holding hammers known as “jacks”. Postioned next to each figure is a large bronze bell.
This automata is a quarter-hour clock, so the figures strike the bells every 15 minutes.
The two lower figures are used to call the quarter hours, the upper figure calls the full hour.
Even when the clock is not in action the large shield with the multiple figures and bells put on a very impressive display.
We have taken a video to give you a closer look at the clock.
We wanted to take a minute to let everyone know about a new book dedicated to the cuckoo clock that is being released on December 15, 2011.
This is a book that we have been anticipating for many years, and are very excited to get our hands on a copy . It is the product of over 30 years of research done our friend Wilhelm Schneider.
His new book titled “Beha-Uhren”, focuses on the production of cuckoo clocks in the Black Forest during the years 1840-1914. Johann Baptist Beha who made clocks in Eisenbach was the most influential maker/innovator of cuckoo clocks during this period, and because of this he receives extensive coverage in this text.
Although the book is written in German, it has over 500 color photos of some of the finest cuckoo clocks produced during the era, and is a must have reference for anyone interested in Black Forest clocks.
The book is priced at only $78
If you are interested in a copy, don’t delay. The book is self-published by the author and is being produced in very low numbers. Without question it will quickly sell out, and if it is anything like his last book ” Frühe Kuckucksuhren”, it will bring a substantially higher price on the secondary market.
The book can be ordered by directly contacting the author at:
This magnificent ANTIQUE cuckoo clock measures a full 5 feet from the tips of the antlers to the bottom of the game bag. This is not a vintage clock, but the real deal carved in the Black Forest C. 1890-1910.
The don’t come much bigger than this.
The carving detail on this example is exquisite. The pheasant is 27″ long, the Rabbit is over 2 feet.
The center of the dial is carved, and the numerals are enamel cartouches set in embossed brass bezels.. a stunning dial.
This example uses three cast iron pine cone weights, and has time, strike, cuckoo, and music. The music box is a large 4 tune box that fills the room with a tune.
The cuckoo bird is a plump over sized wood bird bird that proportionally fills the large door during the call.
The clock retains its original cuckoo pipes producing a deep and realistic cuckoo call.
This is a very unusual Black Forest Sorg clock (frequently called a Sorguhr) that we just added to our collection. While most Sorg clocks have an embossed brass crest over an enamel dial, this clock is different. In this example the crest is made of wood and then decorated with a painted landscape scene. The back of the shield is signed and dated “1837″. The wood plate movement uses brass wheels mounted to wooden arbors. The time and strike train are powered by ropes. A single wight hands from a pulley driving both the time and strike trains of the clock. The total height of this miniature is only 3.5″ (This measurement includes the bell).
We are always looking for additional miniature clocks to add to our collection. Please contact us if you have a piece you would like us to consider.
