Cuckoo Clocks For Sale

The best way would be to open the clock up and look at the mechanism. There should be some identifying marks as to the mechanism’s maker and the model number and, from there, you should be able to discern the age. Frequently the mechanisms of clocks and watches were made in different countries than the actual housings. An example would be the old Tiffany watches which contained mechanisms that were made by Patek Phillipe.

You may need a small dentist’s mirror and a good light to see the information on the mechanism.

If your mother (or you for that matter) were asked to evaluate something from a description like this, would she/you do it? Take some clear pictures in good light of large enough size to show details or add closeups of details and put them on Flickr, photobucket, etc., and add to your question or repost so people who have the knowledge can help. Putting them there also means you can link to them in e-mails to museums and dealers without sending bulky e-mails that some systems reject.