AUCTION : 0510

Lot#: 557

DESCRIPTION: German, Large Black Forest shelf cuckoo, 2-fusee, brass mov't, 8-day duration, forest scene with deer at base and large cuckoo bird at top.
CONDITION: a few tips of leaves and ferns are absent, but none noticeable except on close inspection. The movement is a large brass unit with skeleton style plates and robust fusees. The bird, hands, numerals and pendulum are original. Note this bird is carved wood rather than painted, only tongue painted red. Runs briskly and cuckoos. Ht 28"
ESTIMATE: $2000 - $3000
PRICE SOLD: $3500

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