![]() This clock utilizes a robust brass plate movement, with large double pumping bellow system mounted above the clock works (very similar to Wehrle's Trumpeter and Flute Clocks.) The carvings on this clock are all done in walnut, and the style of the case is very unique. Perched on the top of the clock on a carved vase of fruit and leaves, it is clearly visible and looks alive. It is fully automated with movements in his beak, head, and tail. The fully feathered bird is 6.5 inches from beak to tail. We could not be more pleased with the outcome! The original finish was in fantastic condition, we opted to do NO TOUCH UP, but to leave him 100% original.Īfter the cleaning was done, a new clear varnish was applied to protect it for another centry. We brought him to a renound art conservator, who very carfuly cleaned years of grime from the figure. The figure was very dark, much of the original color seemed to be lost. When he arrived to us, he came with nearly 140 years of grime, wax and smoke build up. This post will focus on our conservation efforts to bring him back to its original beauty. He was made C.1870 in Schwarzwald, it was made for the English market. This Black Forest Automaton is one of the hardest of all the complex BF automa clocks to find, with only a small handful in existance. This clock had been in the same collection in the UK for over 50 years, until making its way to Black Forest USA. Christmas has came early to our private museum Sorry Santa! With the help of a good friend, we were able to track down a clock that has been on our want list for many years.
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