First look for the obvious signed dial and or movement.
Antique german wall clock identification.
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Many clock makers and companies put their names directly on the dial and on the movement.
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The silvered dial has an embossed and gilded center.
But some of the most common things to look at first are usually the most helpful.
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German cuckoo clocks were a pioneering invention in the world of clock making.
If the clock is made in any other country besides germany things are not as easy.
Antique german cuckoo clocks.
Franz ketterer made the first cuckoo clock around 1740 in black forest germany.
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Entire books have been written on the subject.
Thus if the clock was made after ww2 and is not a 31 day then it is most likely german.
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.
German made wall clocks are mostly driven by quartz and mechanical movements.
You can choose a wood that has a natural sheen that you like or that is stained for a particular color or effect.
Find out what dealers and collectors have actually paid for antique grandfather mantel or wall clocks like yours.
The majority of clocks after ww2 are german with the exception of 31 day china and korean units.
There are many ways to identify and date an antique clock.
Metal some german wall clocks use lightweight metals such as brass for parts of the body or certain fixtures and accessories.
From germany an antique circa 1875 german lenzkirch fancy walnut wall regulator clock having a spring driven time and strike movement.