Beschreibung:

A rare Swiss carved wood quarter-striking cuckoo bracket clock Unsigned, mid 19th century The eight-day four pillar triple train movement with anchor escapement, skeletonised plates and external countwheels for both the hours and quarters announced by two separate cuckoo automaton figures appearing from behind doors above the dial with single note for the quarters and double note for each hour repeated on a gong, the case finely carved as a Swiss mountain log-built chalet with cockrel surmount flanked by conifer foliage to gable above front with pair of small doors for the cuckoo automata and rosette-carved circular dial applied with cream Roman numerals, the base with relief carved figure of a resting goat with kid flanked by standing ram and billy within a naturalistic log and rock-carved setting, (slight damage), 78cm (30.5ins) high; with carved wood wall bracket with shaped platform above finely worked cow's head support applied to tied-branch bordered shield-shaped back panel, 53cm (21ins) high; the clock and wall bracket 131cm (51.5ins) high overall. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: we cannot guarantee that the correct number of weights (where appropriate) and/or keys are present with the clock, nor do we indicate in the catalogue description whether weights or keys are present as many clocks are consigned without them. Please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated. Condition report disclaimer