Lot 190

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Description:

LARGE CARVED BLACK FOREST DOUBLE MECHANICAL CUCKOO CLOCK. Shows a large carved crest with an eagle, wings spread, on top of long twigs clustered with oak leaves and acorns. The lower platform is carved with a large figural dog hunting an elk. Shows detailed scenery on either side with oak trees with leaves and acorns, fronted with tall evergreen trees and ferns growing in the ground below. Shows a 3 weight half hour strike movement. On the hour and half hour the door to the right, cut just below the roof, opens with a single whistling mechanical carved bird, then the left door opens with a figural carved man, triggering a quality sounding music box. The bird "cuckoo's" the number on the hour and once on the half hour. In very good clean working condition, the carvings are very detailed with no notable breaks, losses or repairs. 30"W x 56"H.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.

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September 27, 2008 11:00 AM EDT
Pittsfield, MA, US

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