How do I identify my cuckoo clock?

If you have an authentic Black Forest cuckoo clock, you should also find a sticker on the inside of your cuckoo clock in black, white, and gold with the letters ‘VDS’. Here at Cuckooclocks.com, all our clocks come with certification, along with a five-year product warranty.

How do you date an old cuckoo clock?

Because the change from wood to metal parts occurred gradually, looking at the mechanism is perhaps the best way to judge a cuckoo clock’s age. Listen to the cuckoo’s mechanical “song.” If its notes are strong and lusty, then the clock is probably of 20th century vintage.

How much are cuckoo clocks worth?

These hand-made clocks start at around $150 for a nice 1-DAY cuckoo clock and can reach $3000 or more for a beautifully detailed work of art. Black Forest cuckoo clocks are designed to suit many different budgets.

How can you tell a Regula movement?

The pendulum on a Regula cuckoo is from the top of the movement to the center of the leaf. The movement will be stamped with this number usually. It will be stamped with a CM length usually on the left side of the back plate.

How much is my German cuckoo clock worth?

When trying to determine an antique German cuckoo clock’s value, examine the clock to see how intricate it is. The more detailed, intricate, and artistic, the more it will be worth. German clockmakers from the 18th century took great pride in their attention to detail.

How can I tell if my cuckoo clock is antique?

To determine where your cuckoo clock is from, you should check out the manufacturer’s name, which should be visible either on the clock’s case or the stamps on the mechanisms inside. Keep an eye out for the Association of Black Forest Clock certificate of authenticity.

What is a regula clock?

Regula are one of the only two major cuckoo clock movement manufacturers left in the mystical Black Forest in Germany (the other being Hubert Herr) and have been manufacturing mechanical cuckoo movements for decades.

How much do cuckoo clock weights weigh?

Cuckoo Clock Weights Weights come in a variety of sizes. Most common are 275 gram weights for 1-day cuckoos, and 1000 (or more) gram weights for 8-day clocks.