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Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

About the Item

Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest clock with musical box of this size and with such amazing natural details and patina AND with the original clock and music box inside. And if that was not enough, this finest of Black Forest clocks is top quality carved from top to bottom in the form of a detailed Swiss chalet. Mind you, this very rare antique clock is entirely hand carved out of nutwood only, which is another sign of the quality of the workmanship and the richness of materials. We have added a large variety of photos so that you can see the many incredibly detailed parts of this Swiss chalet, such as the roof and chimney, the many doors, the stacked lumber outside, the doghouse, the outhouse on the side, the striking balconies, the goose sticking its head out through the balcony, the picked fence, the ladder going up to the barn loft, the clock inside the facade of the house, the music box cilinder in the base etc etc. This antique clock from the 1800s really comes with the most realistically carved chalet house you will ever see. To us, that too is a sign that this Black Forest music box / chalet clock was created by a master carver and a genius. Over the years this large and museum quality antique has also grown the most amazing patina and with the natural beauty and unique artisanship that it radiates people will want to stop and study its uniqueness. This work-of-art-clock also comes with an eight day clock mechanism, protected from dust by the original and hinging 'back door'. It runs and strikes perfectly and comes with an antique key for winding it once a week. The music box mechanism plays 8 melodies, all on 1 cylinder. On the right is the winding mechanism with the original large key and on the left are the controls. The comb and roller, the heart of the music box, are in good condition as well. Apart from imperfections and some missing pieces of wood (consistent with age and use), this rare antique is in good condition, which makes it perfect for lovers of unique museum quality pieces in general and for Black Forest clock and music box collectors in particular. You can place it on a large (side) table, but it would also look great on a bracket against your wall. Mind you, our fair price for this extra large, museum worthy Black Forest clock even includes perfect packing and also worldwide shipping from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 workdays. Should you have any doubts about packing and shipping then please read some of our, record high, 350+ five star reviews from our (other) 1stdibs clients. Maximum width x height x depth: 23.6 x 18.2 x 11.3 inches. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet practical and for the best craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.2 in (46.23 cm)Width: 23.6 in (59.95 cm)Depth: 11.3 in (28.71 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Enamel,Iron,Nutwood,Paint,Cast,Enameled,Forged,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
    Switzerland
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Apart from some repairs and imperfections of the wood carvings, this antique museum quality antique could not be in better condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Apart from imperfections and minor losses (consistent with age and use), this antique museum quality antique could not be in better condition. Please also read our item description.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisse, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: HwBV01254377-USfg Free Shipping1stDibs: LU2341342951242