19th-Century Black Forest Uhrentrager, French Hour Repeating Carriage Clock Available in Assorted Timepieces Sale

An iconic representation of the Black Forest clock industry is the clock peddler. Today, it is still used as a symbol. Early Black Forest clocks were produced by farmers in the cold winter months, which led to the clock peddler’s origin. These clocks were carried on the backs of young men into distant lands, where they were sold. An uhrentrager or clock peddler was a type of miniature made by the Black Forest clock industry in the 1850s and 1860s. One such clock peddler figure will be highlighted in this upcoming sale, presented by Schmitt Horan & Co. This polychrome painted sheet iron figure has a wooden head, hands, and legs. The peddler is dressed in a Black Forest costume, holding a shield clock with an additional clock on his back. 

Another notable lot is a carriage clock featuring Limoges panels dating from the late 19th century. The available watch has a ribbed handle with a beveled glass inspection panel atop a stepped upper section, and fluted reeded columns at the corners. The Roman numeral dial is made with an eight-day movement. It plays the hours and half hours, with the last hour repeated as needed. Visit Bidsquare for more information on the upcoming Watches & Clocks, Parts, Tools, and Mechanical Music sale and to browse other online auctions.