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Anton Schneider Town Hall Allmannsdorf 8-Day Cuckoo Clock

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The Anton Schneider Town Hall Allmannsdorf is an 8-day mechanical cuckoo clock designed as a wooden chalet. The linden-wood case is handcrafted in Gütenbach, Germany, and features an architectural facade depicting a town hall building with painted details. The clock incorporates a music box that plays the melodies 'Edelweiss' and 'The Happy Wanderer', which alternate following the cuckoo call. Animation features include costumed couples rotating on a balcony and other village figures integrated into the base. An automatic night shut-off function is included. The movement is powered by three pinecone weights weighing 1260 grams each. Because each clock is assembled and painted by hand, the manufacturer notes that individual examples may display variations in wood grain, color, and figure details. The object carries a VdS certificate of authenticity regarding its Black Forest origin and material composition.

Front view of the Anton Schneider Town Hall Allmannsdorf 8-Day Cuckoo Clock showing the wooden chalet facade, animated balcony, and dial.
Front view of the Anton Schneider Town Hall Allmannsdorf 8-Day Cuckoo Clock showing the wooden chalet facade, animated balcony, and dial. — 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 1222/9
Catalogue / lot identifier
50122209
Source-reported date
21st century
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 Architecture

The clock case is constructed from linden wood and designed in a chalet style intended to recreate a 1903 historicist town hall building. The facade features a red and white half-timbered aesthetic with a central tower and lateral extensions.

The exterior includes various static and moving figures, including a group of villagers standing on the base platform and a pair of dancers located on an upper balcony. Natural variations in the wood grain and painted finish are inherent to the production process, resulting in distinct characteristics for each individual unit.

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”
  • “Town Hall Allmannsdorf recreates the community's 1903 historicist town hall as a detailed wooden chalet clock.”

Movement and Animation

The timepiece is powered by an 8-day mechanical movement which requires weekly manual winding using the three pinecone weights. The clock features a cuckoo call mechanism paired with a music box that plays two alternating melodies, 'Edelweiss' and 'The Happy Wanderer'.

Integration of movement is achieved through several animated figures. As the clock sounds, the figures on the balcony rotate, and the musical sequence activates. The system also includes an automatic night shut-off function to silence the clock during overnight hours.

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.”

Certification and Identification

The clock is identified by the model number 8TMT 1222/9 and is officially categorized as a chalet-style cuckoo clock. It holds a VdS certificate of authenticity, which serves to verify its Black Forest origin and the materials used in its construction.

The manufacturer produces these clocks in Germany, with each piece considered a unique assembly due to the handmade nature of the production. The specifications include a total weight of 11.6 kg and dimensions of 44 cm in height, 38 cm in width, and 21.7 cm in depth.

Evidence for this section
  • “The mechanical movement carries the VdS certificate of authenticity for genuine Black Forest origin, materials and manufacture”
  • “Model 8TMT 1222/9”
  • “Height 44 cm (17.32 in) Width 38 cm (14.96 in) Depth 21.7 cm (8.54 in)”

Open research questions

  • Are there specific artisans credited with the painting of individual components for this model?
  • What is the technical mechanism employed for the automatic night shut-off function?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Anton Schneider Town Hall Allmannsdorf 8-Day Cuckoo Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerAnton Schneider“Brand Anton Schneider”
Model number8TMT 1222/9“Model 8TMT 1222/9”
Movement8-day mechanical“The mechanical 8-day movement requires winding once a week.”
Case materialLinden wood“The linden-wood case is painted, fitted and assembled by hand”
Dimensions44 cm H x 38 cm W x 21.7 cm D“Height 44 cm (17.32 in) Width 38 cm (14.96 in) Depth 21.7 cm (8.54 in)”
Weight11.6 kg“Weight 11.6 kg (25.57 lb)”
Weight typePinecone weights“Pinecone weight 1260 g”

Visible details

  • The dial features Roman numerals and a blue center with the 'Schneider' name and 'Made in Germany' text.
  • The scene includes miniature figures of seated beer drinkers with a dog, a server, and several standing observers on the platform.
  • Three pinecone weights are suspended below the case, with a pendulum visible to the right.
  • The chalet-style architecture includes a central balcony, towers, and half-timbered red and white facade details.

Research qualifications

  • The exact date of manufacture is not specified, only that it is a current model.
  • The source notes that no two examples are exactly alike due to the handcrafted nature of the assembly.

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

Consulted source

Anton Schneider 8TMT 1222/9 Town Hall Allmannsdorf 8-Day Cuckoo Clock

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record f6cc7d0022

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