The next step is to understand the importance of your cuckoo clock’s movement. These too certainly have their own niche markets. You may also be the possessor of the Shield style which is the oldest version of the clock, or the Modern style which consists of the latest editions. But don’t underestimate the demand for styles like Vintage Reproduction clocks or Railroad House clocks which are also healthily sought-after items. Traditional clocks feature wildlife, hunting, and nature, and Chalet clocks are more to do with figurines and detailed carvings. Demand seems to be weighted toward the Traditional (also known as the Classic or Carved) style, and Chalet style clocks.
#VALUE OF A ORIGINAL SCHWARZWALDER KUCKUCKSUHR SERIAL NUMBER#
You should check the back of your clock to see if it contains a VdS serial number which would, in turn, help any potential but cautious buyer to verify your clock’s manufacturer.īuyers and collectors tend to gravitate toward certain styles of cuckoo clocks, so figuring out the style of yours might help. A Black Forest clock is considered an original only if it’s got VdS certification. What’s more, it guarantees that the components, mechanics, and construction are of the excellence and tradition that the region is famous for. This certifies that your timepiece is a genuine Black Forest creation. With so many cheap imitations out there, is there a way of knowing that yours is the “real thing”? Yes, there is–it should have certification from the Black Forest Clock Association known as VdS or Verein dieSchwarswalduhrits. If you’ve got one that’s made by any of these manufacturers, CONGRATULATIONS! You are the proud owner of one of the finest and most beautiful creations in the realm of clocks.īut, hold on a second. The most renowned makers of Black Forest cuckoo clocks are August Schwer, Hurbert Herr, Rombach & Haas (Romba), Hones (Hoenes and Hones), Anton Schneider, Hekas (Helmut Kammerer), and Trenkle Uhren. House of Black Forest Clocks, Landstraße 7, 78132 Hornberg: This one has most beautiful clock with the most spectacular show of well-curved numerous figures of human and animals.If your clock has been manufactured in the Black Forest (BF) or Schwarzwald as it is also known, you’ve plenty of reason to celebrate because this region is home to the best cuckoo clocks in the world, including your own! For almost three-hundred years, its woodcarvers and clockmakers established and maintained the fabulous standards of excellence by which these clocks are measured.Ĭheck for the name of the manufacturer.
The cuckoo and the figures are much more interesting and detailed, with much better animation ģ. Weltgrosste Kuckucksuhr Eble Uhrenpark at Schonachbach 27 (actually the picture of this location is by mistake on top of article about Untertalstr.28): this is big shop but also one can see the mechanism inside. The main big picture on top of this article also belongs to another location Ģ. A primitive rough carving with primitive limited movements of figures. Weltgrosste Kuckucksuhr at Untertalstr.28, Shonahh: if short - this is a bubble. We'll try to explain, to help other travellers to avoid wasting of time:ġ. Names are similar and locatiosn are near to each other, but qualities are different. After spending several days in Triberg and around especially to see the Kuckuclocks, we can state that there is a big confusion with the names and locations of Kuckucloks.
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