We have a large number of vintage and antique clocks currently listed along with an equally impressive collection of music boxes and other very nice antique and vintage collectibles.  Be sure to have a look at our other items!

This is an outstanding find of a beautiful, working, antique mechanical cuckoo clock that was created about 65 years ago in the Black Forest of "Triberg, Germany" by "Hubert Herr," one of the finest clock makers in this region of the world. This traditional clock is ornately detailed and has a stunning dark cherry mahogany finish! It is the ideal size too measuring about 11" high (not counting the weights or pendulum), about 6" at its deepest point, and about 9" at its widest point. The clock is carved the old world, high standard way from cured and aged Linden wood which is grown nearly exclusively at certain altitudes of the Black Forest. The clock front is designed to look like an intricate grape vine and adorned with five, large, deeply carved, wavy wooden grape leaves and a vining branch too; very nice! There is a beautifully hand carved, large wooden bird perched atop the clock looking as though he is ready to take flight. The wooden dial has a black backdrop and features easy to read, raised Roman numerals to mark the hours and matching, fancy hands to point out the time. The back door is wood too and secured with a metal latch. It removes to allow access to the mechanical, weight driven movement created by Hubert Herr and bears his name and the Triberg, Germany point of origin. A weight driven movement simply means that the chains need to be pulled occasionally to wind the clock and cuckoo activity. The wooden bellow or whistle tubes are intact and the tops look good and make good sound. At the bottom of each hour, a colorful bird opens the small wooden door above the dial and stands in the doorway. He gives off a single cuckoo sound in tandem with a coiled cathedral chime inside the case and then retreats back inside and closes the door. The bird reappears at the top of the hour and correctly cuckoos and chimes the current hour before going back inside the case and closing the door behind him; absolutely fascinating! The clock works just fine here, keeps good time, and cuckoos well too. But keep in mind this is an older clock, not a new one and it does seem to be working pretty well here for a 65 year-old clock but clocks do require maintenance. We don't know the service history but the movement does show signs of past service. Nonetheless, we always advise our clock customers to service their vintage or antique clocks at least once every three years. Doing so will preserve a classic clock like this one and keep it running strong for years to come. The clock comes complete as shown with two sets of attached metal chains, a fancy, carved wood grape leaf pendulum, and two heavy pinecone shaped metal weights. I’ve looked the clock over fairly well and find about average wear and no missing parts. I did see that some of the numbers on the dial are made of wood. I also noticed an old repair on the upper frame and a chip out of one of the leaves. Regardless, it is truly a breathtaking clock with a fabulous patina, and is just gorgeous on display! This clock is a wonderful look back at the greatness of Black Forest workmanship and is certain to capture the imagination of anyone seeing or hearing it in your home, office or wherever it is that you care to showcase a magnificent, antique, mechanical Black Forest timepiece with a solid history behind it. Bid with absolute confidence; I know you'll love this clock!

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We're selling this item and everything else we list with No Reserve, AS-IS, No Returns or Refunds, and a low starting bid so that everyone has an equal chance to own this rare clock! We'd be glad to send more pictures if available; just ask! My wife and I have been accumulating lots of nice antiques and other collectors items over the years. But now is a good time to start clearing out the things we no longer wish to keep. We will give the money we raise from eBay sales to a ministry we support that is helping to construct orphan homes and schools in Kenya and China, resettling refugees from the Sudan, and lending assistance to victims of terror like those in Israel. It's just something we enjoy doing and this is where your money will go once you have paid for this item. We do all that we can to accurately describe each item to the best of our ability. Our terms are pretty simple; payment is due on or before the 2nd day following the close of sale. The winning bidder will be sent an invoice following the close of sale through eBay Checkout. Buyer is to pay for shipping and handling; we generally ship by the US Postal Service and sometimes by Federal Express. An international buyer will pay additional postage and is encouraged to get a shipping estimate from us prior to the close of auction. In most cases, payment can be made by VISA or MasterCard by calling our office or through Pay Pal in US funds. Please note that all transactions will be given the appropriate feedback. Bid often and have Fun!