February 13, 2005, 11:27
Justin J. MillerGreat NEWS for Pattye!!!!
Pattye,
I know you asked me to do a little research on your cuckoo...
I am going to make your day!
Pulled out the old GK 1904 catalog... and your clock is there!
Let me tell you a little bit about it!
It is listed in the 1904 Catalog as a model #6
It sold (retail) in 1904 for $17.30 (one of the more $$$ in the catalog)
It lists the clock as 23" H. 14" W with a 6 inch dial.
The front of the case should be made out of 3 layers of wood.
It could be ordered in Oak or Walnut.
Hang tight I will post a picture out of the catalog.
It is a nice clock, if I were you I would get a nice pair of bone hands for the clock.
In the catalog picture you can see the style of hands that should have been on there, clear as day.
I can put you in contact with a person that makes hands out of bone in the old world style.
Now you have a documented cuckoo!
Please post a pic of your clock to this page, I will update later today with the catalog photo.
Best
Justin
February 13, 2005, 16:05
Justin J. MillerHere it is, No. 6 in the middle.
February 13, 2005, 16:08
Justin J. MillerHere is is No. 6 in the middle
February 13, 2005, 16:08
Justin J. MillerHere is Pattye's GK #6 cuckoo a perfect match.
February 13, 2005, 18:01
Pattye JonesJustin,
Thanks so very much for your help!! I have been trying to document that clock from my disabled father's collection since 1997. It is the only desirable cuckoo (I think) he had collected.
It seems that a bit of trim from behind the deer is missing but it is still attractive to me. If you could provide the information on replacing the hands, I would be most grateful. I would like to make it as authentic as possible.
Your antimated German clocks are quite fascinating. Thanks for posting them, as well.
I am looking forward to future posts from you.
Again, welcome to this site.
Pattye
February 13, 2005, 20:07
Justin J. MillerPattye,
His name is Roy, he does fantastic work.
clockmaker@rogers.com
I would email him the catalog pic, and he can match the hands.
Justin
February 13, 2005, 20:51
Pattye JonesThanks, Justin, I will contact him.
You are a great example of helping others! That is what life is all about. Keep up the good work!
Pattye