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LARGE BLACK FOREST CASTLE CUCKOO MANTLE CLOCK. Signed "Kriegel & Hartmann - Geneve, Suisse" on 2 small plaques. The case has a detailed wooden castle. Bricks are carved on the surface of the building and detailed shingles on the roof. A long walkway with a section of stairs and a railing is shown across the front, to the right of the entrance. The front and side walls are carved with tall vines, assorted windows and a bird perched on a plaque which reads 1678. At the roof is a large round watchtower to the left and a small shelter to the right. Centered is a small balcony with a door from which the bird sings on the hour. The movement, signed GHS, has a 5.5" dial and a single hammer strike to a coiled anvil and two whistles mounted to the case. A separate cylinder music box is fixed to the box as well, not attached to the clock movement. Shows remainence of a paper label on the back of the door. Overall in good condition, missing minor molding and finials with slight losses to the applied carvings, the gong on the inside of the door is missing. 19"W x 30"H x 10.5"D. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.

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November 8, 2008 1:00 PM EST
Pittsfield, MA, US

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