Blacksmith as a clock man
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
20th century
This object is a sculptural Black Forest clock featuring a standing metal figure of a blacksmith in his workshop. The piece measures 43 x 27 x 12 cm and is constructed from cast metal, finished with multicolored paint.
The figure is depicted with a hammer in his left hand, while his right hand holds an integrated Black Forest clock, which features a dial with Roman numerals. Beside the blacksmith is an anvil with accompanying pliers. The mechanism includes a winding feature. The auction description reports that the item is currently in used condition, noting that one hand of the clock is missing and the key for the winding mechanism is not present.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Key
- absent
- Date
- 20th century
- Type
- Black Forest clock
- Origin
- Black Forest
- Material
- cast metal
- Condition
- missing one hand
- Dimensions
- 43 x 27 x 12 cm
- Place recorded
- Germany
Design
- Visible features
- • Multicolored painted cast metal figure of a blacksmith • Integrated clock face with painted floral decoration • Small anvil with pliers accessory on the base • Pendulum and weights suspended from the clock
- Design and Construction
- The object is a cast metal figurative piece depicting a blacksmith standing in a workshop setting. The figure is dressed in work attire, including an apron, and is accompanied by a stationary anvil and pliers positioned on a common base. The figure holds a Black Forest clock, which is incorporated into the sculpture, featuring a painted floral motif on the upper section of the clock housing. The clock face itself features Roman numerals. The entire assembly is constructed from cast metal and is finished in multicolored paint. The dimensions of the total unit are 43 cm in height, 27 cm in width, and 12 cm in depth.
- Mechanical Configuration
- The object includes a winding mechanism for the clock, though the object is sold without the winding key. The clock is designed with visible suspension chains for weights or a pendulum, which hang directly beneath the clock case held by the figure. The lack of a winding key and the missing clock hand render the item currently incomplete in its operation.
- Condition and Attribution
- The object is attributed to the 20th century and identified as a product of the Black Forest region. It is described as being in an age-appropriate, used condition. Specific defects identified in the auction report include the absence of the winding key and the loss of one clock hand. The overall state is characterized by the auction house as used.
Identification
- 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
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition of the clock movement is unverified
- Research required: Missing hand impacts timekeeping functionality