Regula Cuckoo Clock with Cuckoo and Dancers with Deer Accents from West Germany in mid 1980s to very early 1990s
It is a Regula, however I am unsure of what exact numbers you may need. I can see on the back the name of the clock as well as 25/1-W and above that it says Made in West-Germany. One deer has a missing antler. Otherwise, it did need some repair but the clockmaker was able to use all original parts to fix it completely. The only reason I don't have it on the wall is because I don't want to break it because I am not too sure how to use it regarding winding it.
21" from the top of the deer to the bottom of the clock (height?); 12.5" wide and 5" thick
Inherited
Yes
Hi Brandon,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Black Forest carvings and cuckoo clocks are fascinating because they combine regional tradition, folk art, and mechanical ingenuity. Cuckoo clocks first appeared in the Black Forest in the mid-18th century. Franz Anton Ketterer of Schönwald is often credited with developing the cuckoo mechanism around 1730 but are still being produced, catering to tourists who appreciate the historic aspects of these cherished forms.
Most mid 20th Century Black Forest cuckoo clocks of comparable size and unattributed to a particular maker usually sell at auction for between $150 and $250; since the working condition of this isn't known, this would be more appropriately valued at $100-200.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
Black Forest, Germany, a large shelf cuckoo featuring a carved Alpine landscape incorporating a cabin with two figures, trees and deer, turned wooden dial with applied Roman numerals and bone hands
Probably with an 8-day, two train spring driven brass movement and a the strike train with a fusee.
21 inches overall height
CONDITION: Some minor losses; working condition not warranted.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 100-200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
