Impressive, richly carved cuckoo clock by Gustav Schyle, Triberg, No. 9, 70 cm, c. 1890
Key facts
- Gustav Schyle
- Triberg
- Country of manufacture
- Germany
- Production time
- c. 1890
Description
An impressive, exquisitely carved cuckoo clock, ‘Kleines Jagdstück’, by Gustav Schyle of Triberg, circa 1890 The large case, featuring lavish carvings (oak leaves, rifles, etc.), is crowned by a stag’s head. Delicate dial with Roman numeral enamel cartouches and hand-carved hands. Original label on the reverse, inscribed: Gustav Schyle, Clock Factory Triberg, Baden Black Forest ‘Kleines Jahdstück’ Order No. 9 Cuckoo clock factory number: 189 64.00 marks incl. .... Typical brass plate movement with an elaborate lyre; this runs for 1 day and chimes on the half-hour and full hour, including a gong strike. Overall in very good condition, undamaged. Pendulum and weights are included. Dimensions: Height: 70 cm Width: 47 cm Depth: 37 cm