Contact Seller Carlton Clocks Tel01935 713333Please quote Antiques Atlas.
Non UK callers :
+44 1935 713333

Cuckoo and Quail shelf clock by Beha

Share
Photos
Cuckoo and Quail shelf clock by Beha %%alt5%% %%alt6%%
Photographed pre-restoration is this fine example of a cuckoo and quail shelf clock from perhaps the best known Black Forest maker, J. S. Beha & Soehne, This is a slight variation on the Model 508 dating from around 1865 - the base has a simple rail, unadorned with vine leaves which differs from the catalogue diagram, but this has clearly never been any other way.

The case requires very little work to restore it to its former glory - the largest loss is the rail of the fencing on the left hand side.

It has the original wooden-plated triple fusee movement and bellows, all intact but showing signs of wear, to be overhauled by us prior to sale and guaranteed for 3 years. The strike has a combination of calling from the quail on each quarter, the cuckoo on the hour followed by a strike on the coiled gong affixed to the back.

Carved bone numerals and hands that have been repaired once or twice.

There is a big variety in the quality of carving on these intricate vine leaf clocks, even among those by the same clockmaker. The case carving was done by a number of cottage craftsmen situated around the Black Forest factory. This clock has among the finest I have seen, the grape vines with a delicate quality to them.

Beha cuckoo clocks are perhaps the most famous of all Black Forest clocks.  This style of adorned railway-house case had evolved from the pioneering simpler version of the same, designed by Friedrich Eisenlohr in the early 1850s.

Height 24 inches (61cms)
Width: 16.5 inches (42cms)
Depth: 8.25 inches (21cms)


We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.

The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.

We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.

Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.

The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.

Price
£5500.00  UK
$6989.40  USA
6608.80  EU
Looking to Buy?
Arrange a final price and delivery details directly with the dealer
Click here to message the seller
 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 14/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
 The price includes the overhaul and case restoration, delivery within the mainla
 
Shipping information
We deliver our clocks fully insured free of charge anywhere in the United Kingdom and include comprehensive setting up instructions. Quotations can be arranged anywhere else worldwide.
Category Antique Clocks Period Early Victorian Antiques Material Oak Origin German Item code as392a459 / B866 Status For Sale

SellerCarlton Clocks

View all stock from
Carlton Clocks


Carlton ClocksBank Farm
Lower Odcombe
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8TY

Tel : 01935 713333

Non UK callers : +44 1935 713333

Get directions to Carlton Clocks
 
Contact Seller

Enquire directly to Carlton Clocks about this item here.

Cuckoo and Quail shelf clock by Beha
 
as392a459 / B866
 


 
 






 

For information on how we deal with your data please see our Privacy policy.

You may also be interested in