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Anton Schneider 8TMT 1565/9 Black Forest Farm 8-Day Cuckoo Clock

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The Anton Schneider 8TMT 1565/9 is an 8-day mechanical cuckoo clock designed in a chalet style, featuring detailed rural ornamentation. The case, constructed from linden wood, is hand-painted and assembled in Gütenbach. The timepiece is powered by a mechanical 8-day movement, which requires weekly winding. It incorporates a 36-note music box that plays "Edelweiss" and "The Happy Wanderer" in alternation following the cuckoo call. Additional features include integrated moving parts, such as a bell and dancing figures, and an automatic night shut-off mechanism. The clock measures 60 cm in height, 45 cm in width, and 24 cm in depth, with a total weight of 14.4 kilograms.

The Anton Schneider 8TMT 1565/9 Black Forest Farm cuckoo clock, featuring carved wooden figures, a waterwheel, and decorative chalets.
The Anton Schneider 8TMT 1565/9 Black Forest Farm cuckoo clock, featuring carved wooden figures, a waterwheel, and decorative chalets. — 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 1565/9
Catalogue / lot identifier
50156509
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 Ornamentation

The clock is housed in a linden-wood chalet-style case, which serves as a frame for a complex, narrative-driven scene. The exterior is hand-painted and assembled, depicting a traditional Black Forest farm environment. The scene includes various decorative elements such as stylized trees, a mill stream with a waterwheel, and several costumed figurines.

Prominent decorative features include a balcony on the upper level where a courting couple is positioned. Below, on the main floor, the design incorporates a tavern scene with a beer drinker and further rural figures.

Evidence for this section
  • “The linden-wood case is painted, fitted and assembled by hand in Gütenbach, Germany.”
  • “Black Forest Farm gathers an entire rural story into one richly detailed chalet.”
  • “The combination of people, animals and architecture gives the clock the warmth of a complete Black Forest village scene.”

Movement and Musical Functionality

The timekeeping is managed by a mechanical 8-day movement that necessitates manual winding on a weekly basis. The clock serves both as a timekeeper and an auditory device, featuring a traditional cuckoo call mechanism. Integrated into the movement is a 36-note music box capable of playing two distinct melodies, "Edelweiss" and "The Happy Wanderer," which cycle after the hourly cuckoo sound.

Operational features include an automatic night shut-off, allowing for the cessation of noise during sleep hours. The mechanical animation is synchronized with the auditory output, activating various moving figures and parts, such as the millwheel and the dancing participants on the balcony, during the clock's sequence.

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

Documentation and Specifications

The clock is identified by the model number 8TMT 1565/9 and is attributed to the manufacturer Anton Schneider. The piece is provided with a VdS certificate of authenticity, which serves to verify the origin of the mechanical movement and the materials utilized in its manufacture.

Physical specifications include a total weight of 14.4 kg, supported by three pinecone-shaped weights, each weighing 1500 g. The clock dimensions are standardized at 60 cm in height, 45 cm in width, and 24 cm in depth. As a handmade item, the manufacturer notes that individual examples may exhibit slight visual differences.

Evidence for this section
  • “The mechanical movement carries the VdS certificate of authenticity for genuine Black Forest origin, materials and manufacture”
  • “Natural variations in wood grain, color and figures are part of the character of a handmade clock, so no two examples are exactly alike.”
  • “Model 8TMT 1565/9”

Open research questions

  • What are the specific materials used for the painted figures on the clock exterior?
  • How does the internal mechanical linkage transition from the cuckoo call to the activation of the music box?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Anton Schneider 8TMT 1565/9 Black Forest Farm 8-Day Cuckoo Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerAnton Schneider“Brand Anton Schneider”
MovementMechanical 8-day“The mechanical 8-day movement requires winding once a week.”
MaterialLinden wood“The linden-wood case is painted, fitted and assembled by hand in Gütenbach, Germany.”
Dimensions60 x 45 x 24 cm“Height 60 cm (23.62 in) Width 45 cm (17.72 in) Depth 24 cm (9.45 in)”
Weight14.4 kg“Weight 14.4 kg (31.75 lb)”
OriginGütenbach, Germany“Handcrafted in the Black Forest The linden-wood case is painted, fitted and assembled by hand in Gütenbach, Germany.”
Article number50156509“Article number 50156509”

Visible details

  • The clock dial features Roman numerals and dark-colored hands.
  • Multiple hand-painted figures are arranged on the lower platform, including a courting couple and a millwheel.
  • The clock is suspended with three pinecone-shaped weights hanging from chains.
  • A carved plaque with the inscription 'Schwarzwaldhof' is attached below the main clock face.

Research qualifications

  • The exact arrival date is estimated as a pre-order item.
  • The source notes that individual clocks may have natural variations in wood grain and color due to the handmade construction.

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

Consulted source

Anton Schneider 8TMT 1565/9 Black Forest Farm 8-Day Cuckoo Clock

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record c42a06c895

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