Rare 19th C. Camerer, Kuss & Co. / Cuckoo Clock For Sale

Rare 19th C. Camerer, Kuss & Co. / Cuckoo Clock.19th-century Black Forest cuckoo clock in excellent, highly original condition. Tops of 2 of the ivy leaf are missing, this is the only thing that has been broken.With functional original bellows, an articulated fluttering bird, the rare Model 461 architectural case, and unblemished original fusee chains, the clock sits at the absolute pinnacle of Black Forest horology. In the current market, collectors pay a premium for \"unmolested\" original movements. A piece in this verified condition easily sits at the high end of its valuation tier.My late father kept this working, it kept time perfectly and he was meticulous about looking after it.The clock was retailed in London and retains its original paper label reading\"Camerer, Kuss & Co.\"(using the pre-1914 \"Kuss\" spelling).Key Technical & Aesthetic Details:

• Maker & Design:Manufactured by Johann Baptist Beha, confirmed by the design number461marked on the clock.
• Case Style:Intricate architectural chalet / house design.
• Movement:8-day twin-fusee movement running reliably for the full 8-day cycle.
• Chains:Retains its highly desirable original brass/steel fusee chains and original cones.
• Hands and face:Features original, delicatecarved wooden hands and bone roman numerals.
• Animation:Features an articulated cuckoo bird with wings that successfully flutter when it calls.
• Bellows:The cuckoo bellows are intact and still blow functional air.

A very stunning example.