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Anton Schneider MT 6667/9 The Mill 1-Day Cuckoo Clock

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The Anton Schneider MT 6667/9 is a 1-day mechanical cuckoo clock featuring a chalet-style design. The case is constructed from linden-wood, which is painted and assembled by hand in Gütenbach, Germany. The clock features a mill-themed decorative scene with various woodland elements, including a water wheel, a woodcutter, and four figures that step onto a balcony. The mechanical movement powers a cuckoo call followed by an integrated music box, which alternates between the melodies "Edelweiss" and "The Happy Wanderer." Operation requires daily winding of the internal mechanism. The unit also includes an automatic night shut-off feature. The clock's dimensions are 31 cm in height, 27 cm in width, and 17.5 cm in depth, with a total weight of 4.4 kg. It is identified by article number 40666709 and is produced by Anton Schneider.

Front view of the Anton Schneider MT 6667/9 showing the wooden chalet case, moving figures, and three pinecone weights.
Front view of the Anton Schneider MT 6667/9 showing the wooden chalet case, moving figures, and three 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
MT 6667/9
Catalogue / lot identifier
40666709
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

Construction and Design

The clock is designed in a chalet style, featuring a wooden case crafted from linden-wood. The assembly and painting processes are completed by hand in Gütenbach, Germany. The architecture of the case is decorated to represent a mill scene, integrating woodland elements such as trees and a water wheel.

The exterior includes several animated components, such as a woodcutter figurine and four figures that move onto a balcony. The wooden surfaces exhibit natural variations in grain and color, as specified in the product description. The overall dimensions are 31 cm high by 27 cm wide and 17.5 cm deep.

Evidence for this section
  • “The linden-wood case is painted, fitted and assembled by hand in Gütenbach, Germany.”
  • “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 Mill is a colorful Black Forest chalet filled with woodland life.”

Movement and Animation

The clock is powered by a mechanical 1-day movement that requires manual winding on a daily basis. The movement facilitates both the timekeeping function and the activation of the cuckoo call and musical features. The clock is designed to play two distinct melodies: "Edelweiss" and "The Happy Wanderer."

The music functions alternate after the cuckoo call sounds. In addition to the audio features, the clock incorporates an automatic night shut-off to silence the mechanism during night hours. The mechanical movement is supplied with a VdS certificate of authenticity confirming its Black Forest origin and material standards.

Evidence for this section
  • “The mechanical 1-day movement requires daily winding.”
  • “The mechanical movement carries the VdS certificate of authenticity for genuine Black Forest origin, materials and manufacture and is covered by a 24-month movement warranty.”

Dimensions and Specifications

The clock weighs 4.4 kg and utilizes three pinecone weights, each weighing 320 grams, to power the 1-day mechanism. The unit is catalogued under the article number 40666709 and the model reference MT 6667/9.

The clock is further defined by its technical specifications, including the presence of an integrated music box with 22 notes and various animated parts, such as the mill wheel and dancing figures. The color is listed as brown.

Evidence for this section
  • “Pinecone weight 320 g”
  • “Article number 40666709”
  • “Model MT 6667/9”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific composition of the internal music box movement?
  • How does the automatic night shut-off mechanism interface with the mechanical gear train?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Anton Schneider MT 6667/9 The Mill 1-Day Cuckoo Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerAnton Schneider“Brand Anton Schneider”
ModelMT 6667/9“Model MT 6667/9”
Movement1-day mechanical“The mechanical 1-day movement requires daily winding.”
Case MaterialLinden-wood“The linden-wood case is painted, fitted and assembled by hand in Gütenbach, Germany.”
Dimensions31 x 27 x 17.5 cm“Height 31 cm (12.2 in) Width 27 cm (10.63 in) Depth 17.5 cm (6.89 in)”
Weight4.4 kg“Weight 4.4 kg (9.7 lb)”
Article Number40666709“Article number 40666709”

Visible details

  • Features a mill wheel and woodcutter figurine on the exterior
  • Includes four human figures on an upper balcony
  • Uses three pinecone-shaped weights for the 1-day movement
  • Display includes a prominent 'AS' logo on the upper central shield

Research qualifications

  • Natural wood grain and color variations mean individual examples may differ from the photographs
  • Specific manufacturing year is not stated

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

Consulted source

Anton Schneider MT 6667/9 The Mill 1-Day Cuckoo Clock

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 1c8214e4db

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