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Anton Schneider 8TMT 1019/9 Roofer's Clock

Partially verified

The Anton Schneider 8TMT 1019/9, also identified as the Roofer's Clock, is an 8-day mechanical cuckoo clock featuring a chalet-style linden-wood case. Handcrafted in Gütenbach, the clock displays a Black Forest village scene incorporating multiple animated figures, including a roofer on the roof, a sawyer, men at a table, and costumed dancers. The clock features a music box that plays "Edelweiss" and "The Happy Wanderer" in alternation following the cuckoo call. An automatic night shut-off mechanism is included. The case measures 43 cm in height, 45 cm in width, and 27 cm in depth, with a total weight of 14.6 kg, utilizing three 1500 g pinecone weights to power its various functions.

Front view of the Anton Schneider 8TMT 1019/9 Roofer's Clock showing the wooden chalet case, animated figures, and suspended pinecone weights.
Front view of the Anton Schneider 8TMT 1019/9 Roofer's Clock showing the wooden chalet case, animated figures, and suspended pinecone weights. — Just A Clock Collector. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
justaclockcollector.com
Category
Clock · Cuckoo clock
Maker / attribution
Anton Schneider
Reference
8TMT 1019/9
Catalogue / lot identifier
50101909
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Germany

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Animation

The clock is designed as a chalet-style structure carved from linden-wood, hand-painted and assembled in Gütenbach. The exterior architecture includes a shingled roof, a balcony, and a multi-level village scene featuring several animated figures.

Movements are integrated into the scene, with a roofer positioned on the roof, a sawyer operating at the base, and costumed couples rotating on the balcony. A beer drinker and seated figures further populate the village display.

Evidence for this section
  • “The linden-wood case is painted, fitted and assembled by hand in Gütenbach, Germany.”
  • “A roofer works on the shingled roof, a sawyer cuts a log below, men raise their glasses at the table, and costumed couples turn on the balcony.”

Movement and Music

The timepiece operates on a mechanical 8-day movement that necessitates manual winding once per week. It is powered by three pinecone-shaped weights, each weighing 1500 g, which provide energy for timekeeping, the cuckoo call, and the musical animation.

The clock includes a music box capable of playing "Edelweiss" and "The Happy Wanderer" on an alternating basis following the cuckoo call. The mechanism is equipped with an automatic night shut-off feature to silence the clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “The mechanical 8-day movement requires winding once a week.”
  • “automatic night shut-off silences the clock at night.”

Certification and Origin

The manufacturer specifies that every unit is handmade, resulting in natural variations in wood grain, color, and figure appearance between individual examples. The movement is accompanied by a VdS certificate of authenticity verifying its Black Forest origin and the materials used in production.

The clock is designated by the article number 50101909 and the GTIN 04262579890130, and it is manufactured to order in Germany.

Evidence for this section
  • “Natural variations in wood grain, color and figures are part of the character of a handmade clock, so no two examples are exactly alike.”
  • “The mechanical movement carries the VdS certificate of authenticity for genuine Black Forest origin, materials and manufacture”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement contain specific markings or stamps associated with the VdS certification?
  • What is the technical mechanism for the alternating music selection?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Anton Schneider 8TMT 1019/9 Roofer's Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerAnton Schneider“Anton Schneider”
Model8TMT 1019/9“8TMT 1019/9”
Movement8-day mechanical“mechanical 8-day movement”
MaterialLinden-wood“The linden-wood case is painted, fitted and assembled by hand”
Weight14.6 kg“14.6 kg (32.19 lb)”
MelodiesEdelweiss and The Happy Wanderer“Edelweiss and The Happy Wanderer, alternating after the cuckoo call”

Visible details

  • Moving figures depict a roofer, wood sawyers, a beer drinker, and dancers.
  • The dial features Roman numerals with "MADE IN GERMANY" printed at the bottom.
  • The case includes a balcony with flower boxes and a shingled roof design.
  • Three pinecone weights are suspended from the base for mechanical power.

Research qualifications

  • Natural variations in wood grain and color are stated to make no two examples identical.
  • The exact date of manufacture is not specified for this model

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Anton Schneider 8TMT 1019/9 Roofer's Clock 8-Day Cuckoo Clock

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 747b255f80

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