Clock, Wooden Cuckoo, Bavarian, 1940s
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Description: Cuckoo clock constructed entirely of wood. Made in Germany with the logo S within the crest at the top, birds flank the sides and the top. Dancing couples parade when the hour is struck. Green, red, and yellow paint decoration applied.
History: The "Chalet" style originated at the end of the 19th century in Switzerland, at that time they were highly valued as souvenirs. Indeed, music and jewellery boxes of several sizes as well as timepieces were manufactured in the shape of a typical Swiss chalet, some of those clocks had also the added feature of a cuckoo bird and other automata. There are three basic styles, named after the type of traditional house depicted: Black Forest chalet, Swiss chalet (with two types the "Brienz" and the "Emmental"), and finally the Bavarian chalet. Along with the common projecting bird, it may also display other types of animated figurines, examples include woodcutters, moving beer drinkers and turning water wheels. Some "traditional" style cuckoo clocks feature a music box and dancing figurines too.
Provenance:
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 4.4 | Height(in) = 14 | Width(in) = 9.5 | Depth(in) = 6.5
Size of Artwork(in): 14 x 9.5 x 6.5
Artist Name: Unknown
Medium: Wood, Paint, Bronze, Brass
Circa: C. 1940
History: The "Chalet" style originated at the end of the 19th century in Switzerland, at that time they were highly valued as souvenirs. Indeed, music and jewellery boxes of several sizes as well as timepieces were manufactured in the shape of a typical Swiss chalet, some of those clocks had also the added feature of a cuckoo bird and other automata. There are three basic styles, named after the type of traditional house depicted: Black Forest chalet, Swiss chalet (with two types the "Brienz" and the "Emmental"), and finally the Bavarian chalet. Along with the common projecting bird, it may also display other types of animated figurines, examples include woodcutters, moving beer drinkers and turning water wheels. Some "traditional" style cuckoo clocks feature a music box and dancing figurines too.
Provenance:
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 4.4 | Height(in) = 14 | Width(in) = 9.5 | Depth(in) = 6.5
Size of Artwork(in): 14 x 9.5 x 6.5
Artist Name: Unknown
Medium: Wood, Paint, Bronze, Brass
Circa: C. 1940
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Clock, Wooden Cuckoo, Bavarian, 1940s
Estimate $100 - $200
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