Thus if the clock was made after ww2 and is not a 31 day then it is most likely german.
Antique german wall clock identification.
Antique german cuckoo clocks.
You can choose a wood that has a natural sheen that you like or that is stained for a particular color or effect.
But some of the most common things to look at first are usually the most helpful.
From germany an antique circa 1875 german lenzkirch fancy walnut wall regulator clock having a spring driven time and strike movement.
Antique german cuckoo clocks are characterized by the cuckoo bird that emerges from its house to announce the hour.
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The silvered dial has an embossed and gilded center.
Metal some german wall clocks use lightweight metals such as brass for parts of the body or certain fixtures and accessories.
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If the clock is made in any other country besides germany things are not as easy.
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There are many ways to identify and date an antique clock.
Wood many antique german wall clocks use a range of hardwoods in their construction.
The best part is a fantastic cast bronze pendulum in rococo style with a winged cherub in the center.
Franz ketterer made the first cuckoo clock around 1740 in black forest germany.
First look for the obvious signed dial and or movement.
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The brass can.
German made wall clocks are mostly driven by quartz and mechanical movements.
The majority of clocks after ww2 are german with the exception of 31 day china and korean units.
German cuckoo clocks were a pioneering invention in the world of clock making.