Anton Schneider 8TMT 540/9 Bahnhäusle 1885 8-Day Cuckoo Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1885
The Anton Schneider 8TMT 540/9 is an 8-day cuckoo clock housed in a linden-wood case with a walnut brown finish. Measuring 68 cm in height, the design adopts the Bahnhäusle architectural form, featuring a steep gable intended to resemble railway keepers' houses.
The clock includes a mechanical movement that requires weekly winding and features a music box playing two melodies, "Edelweiss" and "The Happy Wanderer," which alternate following the cuckoo call. The clock is equipped with dancing figures that move during the musical sequence and an automatic night shut-off function. The case is hand-assembled in Gütenbach, Germany. As a handmade item, the manufacturer notes that natural variations in wood grain, figure detail, and color occur between individual clocks.
The clock utilizes three pinecone weights.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Cuckoo clock
- Maker
- Anton Schneider
- Model
- 8TMT 540/9
- Music
- Edelweiss and The Happy Wanderer
- Height
- 68 cm
- Case material
- Linden-wood
- Movement type
- 8-day mechanical
- Article number
- 50054009
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Maker / attribution
- Anton Schneider
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features carved linden-wood leaf ornamentation • Four painted wooden figures on a rotating display platform • Roman numeral dial with 'MADE IN GERMANY' marking • Three pinecone weights suspended by chains
- Certification and Origin
- The mechanical movement is produced in the Black Forest region of Germany. According to the manufacturer, the movement is supplied with a VdS certificate of authenticity, which serves to verify the origin of the materials and the manufacturing process. The product specifications indicate that the piece is a current production model, designated by the article number 50054009.
- Case Construction and Design
- The clock is constructed from linden-wood and features a walnut brown finish. The overall form, identified as the Bahnhäusle design, is defined by a steep gable that references the architectural style of railway keepers' houses found in the Black Forest region. The exterior is decorated with hand-carved leaf motifs integrated into the gable and the body of the case. The case stands 68 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. Being a handmade item, the manufacturer notes that individual examples may display variations in the wood grain and color, ensuring that no two clocks are identical in their finish and carved detailing.
- Movement and Musical Features
- The clock is powered by a mechanical 8-day movement, which necessitates manual winding on a weekly basis. Three pinecone weights are utilized to provide power to the timekeeping and musical components. The movement includes a music box capable of playing two distinct melodies: "Edelweiss" and "The Happy Wanderer." These melodies play in an alternating sequence following the cuckoo call. The clock features an animation sequence involving moving figures, and an automatic night shut-off mechanism is included to silence the clock during nighttime hours.
Identification
- Reference
- 8TMT 540/9
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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Research required
- Research required: The '1885' in the product title refers to a historical design style rather than the specific date of manufacture of the current unit
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