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- Adorable animal sound
- Eye-catching design
- Whimsical novelty
- Accurate Quartz mechanism
- Automatic night shut off
- Animated doors and animal character
- Swinging pendulum
- Dimensions: 9″ x 12″ x 4″
“Baaa”! On the hour our charming sheep pops out of the doors to bleat her greeting.
For nighttime a light sensor automatically shuts off the character when the room becomes dark. For encore performances there is a button on the side.
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- Adorable animal sound
- Eye-catching design
- Whimsical novelty
- Accurate Quartz mechanism
- Automatic night shut off
- Animated doors and animal character
- Swinging pendulum
- Dimensions: 9″ x 12″ x 4″
“Woof”! On the hour our spotty dog pops out of the doors and welcomes all with a woof and a pant.
For nighttime a light sensor automatically shuts off the character when the room becomes dark. For encore performances there is a button on the side.
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This clock shows an amazingly florid and detailed carving of leaves and vines completely surrounding the clock. Notice the carved leaf on the cuckoo door!
When the clock strikes the hour or half-hour the door opens, a cuckoo appears and calls along with the clock’s gong strike. This piece features wooden hands and numbers.
This clock is hand made in the Black Forest in Germany. The mechanical brass movement is driven by two weights and time escapes with the tick of a traditional pendulum. The cuckoo call sound is made by two wooden whistles with bellows inside the clock case.
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Mantel quartz cuckoo clock featuring Hansel and Gretel. Movement features 12 melodies and cuckoo call. Made in Germany.
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This little cuckoo clock is as sweet as summer honey, and the bear cubs certainly think so, too! Two bear cubs lumber about this classic German-styled home in search of a snack, and make some mischief in the meantime. This clock plays 12 different melodies as well as the cuckoo call on the hour. Mantel quartz cuckoo clock with bears. Made in Germany.
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This traditional hand carved Black Forest clock features a solid wooden case, dial, and pendulum. The cuckoo presents itself every hour to count the hour and the quartz movement chimes the cuckoo call with a waterfall background. Dimensions: 20.5 x 12 x 6.5 inches.
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This cuckoo depicts a Black Forst chalet scene. The cuckoo presents itself every hour to count the hour and the quartz movement chimes the cuckoo call with a waterfall background. Dimensions: 19.5 x 10 x 6 inches.
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Quartz, battery operated cuckoo clock. Chalet design with Bears. Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 11 inches. Made in Germany.
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Quartz cuckoo clock with painted flowers. Made in Germany. Dimensions: 14 x 13 x 13 inches.
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This cuckoo clock features four dancing figurines that rotate. The cuckoo presents itself every hour to count the hour and the quartz movement chimes the cuckoo call with a waterfall background. Dimensions: 18.5 x 12.5 x 6 inches. Made in Germany.
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This is a charming and inexpensive chalet cuckoo clock. The details and dog figure are hand carved from solid wood. When the clock strikes the hour the door opens, a cuckoo appears and calls along with the sound of a waterfall and other birds of the forest. After the call, one of two delightful tunes will play, celebrating the hour.
This clock is made in Germany for Sternreiter.
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This piece is as interesting as it is beautiful. It is reminiscent of Black Forest clocks of the mid-Nineteenth Century with a raised trellis of leaves and beams. A beautiful deer adorns the top along with grape leaves around the rest of the clock. This is a large and striking clock. The large wooden weights make the clock a centerpiece of attention.
When the clock strikes the hour or half-hour the door opens, a cuckoo appears and calls along with the clock’s gong strike. This piece features wooden hands and numbers.
This clock is hand made in Germany. The mechanical brass movement is driven by two weights and time escapes with the tick of a traditional pendulum. The cuckoo call sound is made by two wooden whistles with bellows inside the clock case.
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Bring home this extraordinary Carved Bone Cuckoo Clock With 8 Day Movement by Sternreiter for a unique and beautiful look. This elegant clock features real bone carvings, including the top piece and the entire front carving.
Adorning a natural finish, this clock features incredibly detailed carvings of vines, grape leaves, birds, all hand-carved from real beef bones. This exceptional clock is hand made in Germany and features bone hands and wood numbers in its dial and a wood bird on the top. The little door on the clock is the door from where the cuckoo appears and calls when the clock hits the hour or the half. -
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Bring a black beauty to your house in the form of this magnificent Black Arenga Wood Cuckoo Clock with 8 Day Movement by Sternreiter. Adorning a natural black finish, this German made clock is sure to beautify the walls of your house.
The top, front and features of this exceptional clock are hand-carved from rare black Arenga wood. The detailed carvings of vines, grape leaves, birdson this clock are not stained or painted in any way but are in the actual natural color of the wood. The dial features white hand-carved bone hands and cream wood Roman numbers. This Sternreiter original clock carries a 2 year warranty with it. -
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Light up the dcor of your house with this magnificent Carved Bone Cuckoo Clock with 8 Day Movement by Sternreiter.
The beautiful hands, top, front and features of this clock are hand-carved from real beef bone. The incredibly detailed carvings of vines, grape leaves, birds, cuckoo door and pendulum amplify the beauty of this clock. This clock adorns a dashing black, white/cream finish and the dial of this clock features bone hands and wood numbers. A beautiful wooden bird sits on the top of this elegant clock.Perfect for a traditional as well as a modern dcor, this German made clock carries with it a 2 year warranty. -
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Add a creative touch to the walls of your house with this German Cuckoo Clock with 1 Day Movement by Sternreiter. Adorning a traditional and elegant walnut finish, this mechanical movement clock is hand carved in Germany.
This clock is a real piece of creativity with grape leaves, maple leaves and a bird top, all of which are carved from solid Linden wood. This clock makes a lovely cuckoo call when the clock strikes the hour or half-hour.The cuckoo appears from the door and calls along with the clocks? gong strike. This one-day movement clock comes with a 2 year warranty. -
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This clock is an admiring piece that has a music box with an animated kissing couple. It has all the charm of Black Forest cottage. When the cuckoo calls, the little German boy kisses beneath the window out of a scene. The wooden detailing of the clock is its main highlight, be it cuckoo, animated kissing couple, dial, or hands, all the carved with perfection. Even it has a traditional Bavarian chalet and shut-off switch for the cuckoo call. The dimension of the clock is 12 x 12 x 7 (inches) and also comes with 2 years of warranty.
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Cuckoo Clock One Day Musical Movement with Animated Dancers is designed by Romba. This beautiful clock is made in Germany and certified by the VDS. The clock comprise of wooden hands, numbers, and birds. The most striking thing about the clock is its amazing artwork that features animals, guns, hunting horn, and oak leaves. Moreover, the animated dancers on the clock that dances after an hour soothes the eyes. So, let these animated dancers make a clock sound and dance at your home.
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Bring home this beautiful hand-made German Cuckoo Clock with Eight-Day Movement by Sternreiter. A magnificent design comprising of Grape leaves, Maple leaves and a carved bird top in a traditional and elegant walnut finish, makes this clock a must have.
The calls of the cuckoo when the clock strikes clock strikes the hour or half-hour made by two wooden whistles with bellows inside the clock case is the best feature of this clock. Made in Germany, this clock goes on for 8-days on one winding. The mechanical brass movement of this clock is driven by two weights and time escapes with the tick of a traditional pendulum. -
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Add a petite charm to the walls of your home with this Pink Quartz Cuckoo Clock. It is a soft and glossy wall clock that is carved out of solid Linden wood and has garlands of maple leave and pines hanging from it. The beauty of this clock is its carving and color that complement each other.
Made in Germany, this musical, pink color clock has a 1-year warranty and an automatic night shut-off switch. Go ahead and lay your hands on this endearing piece today!
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Add a vibrant pop to the walls of your home with this Blue Quartz Cuckoo Clock. It is a bright and glossy wall clock that is carved out of solid Linden wood and has garlands of maple leave and pines hanging from it. The beauty of this clock is its carving and color that complement each other.
Made in Germany, this musical clock has a 1-year warranty and an automatic night shut-off switch. Go ahead and lay your hands on this endearing piece today! -
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Sternreiter – German Hand Carved Cuckoo Clock is an endearing and premium wall clock that has been hand-carved in Germany. It has a mechanical brass movement driven by pine-shaped wooden weights. The traditional pendulum tick of this clock gives it an antique vibe.
You can make this classic clock the focal point of your home. It has a charming walnut finish. The frame of this clock features carvings of birds, maple and grape leaves in the most striking order. Get this solid Linden wood clock for your home today and let the magic of antique carvings unwind itself on your walls. -
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Add a classy tone to your living area or home with this exceptional art piece. This amazing handmade wooden clock has a beautiful cottage with nice proportions and perfect colors. The most interesting and admiring part of the clock is its wood cut windows and perfectly carved figures. Its dial, hands, bird, and hand-laid shingles, all are made from solid wooden offering it an antique look. Even has animated water wheel and beer drinker. It has a German music box mechanism as well as plays two tunes. This work of art is made in Germany and comes with 2 years of warranty.
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With the music box movement and hand-made in Switzerland, this clock is quite a musical one that allows you to enjoy the soothing music. This charming piece features a music box that has an animated elderly couple. It will remind you of the Black Forest Cottages, where everything is serene and peaceful. Those birds chirp out expecting some food every time. Everything is wooden with this clock, from hands to dial and even the birds. The laser cut carvings are what will catch the eyes. So, let this musical clock pacify your home while adding class to the dcor.
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Painted by award-winner Conny Haas, this masterpiece was made in Germany. That enticing design showing up some creative art is something, which catches the attention instantly. And, cuckoo coming out of the door every half an hour or an hour is surely going to remind you of those typical Black Forest cottages. The two weights drive the mechanical brass movement and time flees with the jiffy of the pendulum. The clock catches the attention even more with those hand painted flowers, which are simply striking.
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- Adorable animal sound
- Eye-catching design
- Whimsical novelty
- Accurate Quartz mechanism
- Automatic night shut off
- Animated doors and animal character
- Swinging pendulum
- 9 x 12 x 4
Neigh! On the hour our wacky horse gallops up and leaps through the doors with a hilarious neigh. The WhinnyCoo horse clock comes in a orange housing with a swinging red pendulum.
For nighttime a light sensor automatically shuts off the character when the room becomes dark. For encore performances there is a button on the side.
For nighttime a light sensor automatically shuts off the character when the room becomes dark. For encore performances there is a button on the side.
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Surround your child with the lovely sound of this beautiful Orangucoo Monkey Clock by Sternreiter.
An adorable design in a heart-touching black, white/cream finish and a red flowery pendulum is sure to attract the children. This battery operated clock has a cute little animated door and a cute little monkey character that enhance the beauty of this clock. The little monkey comes out of the door and makes cheerful sounds when the clock hits the hour.
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Get yourself a real treasure in the form of this magnificent Free Birds ? Bamboo Cuckoo Clock ? Walnut ? 8 Day Movement by Romba. The two beautifully carved birds on the top enhance the beauty of this clock.
This German made clock featuring a solid bamboo case and an elegant and traditional walnut finish makes for a perfect addition for the dcor of your house. This eight-day movement mechanical clock features an animated cuckoo bird which appears and calls when the clock hits the hour and half hour. The beautiful sound of the cuckoo is mechanically created using wooden whistles and bellows. Carrying a 2 year warranty, this amazing clock features a shut-off switch. -
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This beautiful and musical Leaves, Vines And Fence Cuckoo Clock With 8 Day Movement by Romba is a must have for your home.
Embellished in an elegant maple finish, this Germany made clock features hand-carved grapes, leaves, vines and fence along with wooden dial, numbers and birds. The cute little animated dancers enhance the beauty of this clock. This clock can go on for 8 days on one wind. It features a musical large 36-note music box with an excellent sound with a night shut-off lever that allows you to turn off the music and cuckoo and leave the time-keeping function running. -
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Bring home a real piece of creativity in the form of the Cuckoo Clock Eight Day Musical Movement with Animated Mandolin Player by Romba.
Adorning a maple finish, this elegant clock is hand carved and hand painted in Germany. It also features a beautifully detailed, hand carved, animated Mandolin player and beautifully carved boy and animated dancers as well. A traditional Black Forest chalet and the wooden hands, numbers and bird magnify the beauty of this magnificent clock. This eight-day clock is a musical one and features a large 36-note music box with an excellent sound along with a cuckoo call. -
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Enhance the beauty of your house with this elegant Bahnhausle Musical Cuckoo Clock with 8 Day Movement by Romba.
This beautiful clock features hand-carved grape leaves, maple leaves, vines, wooden hands, numbers and bird. It can go on for 8 days on one wind. A cuckoo appears and calls along with the clocks gong strike when the clock strikes the hour or half-hour the door opens. This German made clock also has a large, Swiss-made, 36-note music mechanism that plays music after the cuckoo finishes. The four color inlay and the animated dancers enhance the beauty of this clock which carries a 2 year warranty. -
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Beautify the dcor of your house with this exquisite Musical Quartz Cuckoo Clock with Hand Carved Birds by Romba.
This beautiful walnut finish Germany made clock features hand carved birds, grape leaves, maple leaves, vines and nest that amplify the its elegance. The incredibly lifelike little birds are hand-carved in three dimensions. This clock is musical and plays one of its 12 tunes along with the call of a cuckoo when the clock strikes the hour or half-hour. Featuring wooden clock and numbers and carrying a 1 year warranty, this clock also has a photo sensor which turns off the sound when it is dark. -
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Bring home an epitome of art in the form of this Carved Bahnhausle Cuckoo Clock with 8 Day Movement by Romba.
Adorning a green, crossed front and wooden hands and numbers this beautiful clock has been hand carved in Germany. The finely carved grape leaves, maple leaves and vines enhance the beauty and sophistication of this clock. The little door above the dial houses a cuckoo that appears and calls along with the clocks gong strike when the clock strikes the hour or half-hour. The two wooden whistles with bellows inside the clock case make the cuckoo call sound. -
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This clock adorns grape leaves, maple leaves and a carved bird top in a traditional and elegant walnut finish. As the name suggests, this clock features a cuckoo that appears from the door and calls along with clock?s gong strike when the clock reaches the hour or half-hour. Edelweiss or Happy Wanderer is played by a Swiss made music box movement when the cuckoo is finished.
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Contemporary Cuckoo Clock 8 Day Movement Classic Space is a brilliant model of futuristic designs clubbed with traditional style. It takes inspiration from the American household and has a minimalistic theme. Built in Germany, this clock is a fine one by Romach und Haas. The clock comes powered with a 2 year warranty.
Lay your hands on this Classic Space Cuckoo Clock today. With this carved, wooden clock you’ll simply fall in love with your walls. So, without much ado, get this cubical cuckoo clock for your room today! -
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Taking inspiration from the archaic cuckoo clocks, this one is an amalgam of the modernistic and conventional designs. The Pyramid Quartz Mantel Cuckoo Clock is an award-winning piece designed by Conny Haas. It has the popular woodcut filigree designed carved over it in the most eclectic way. It is a battery operated quartz clock that doesn’t have you worried about the winding process or wires.
Also, this quirky shelf clock is made in German and comes with a 1-year warranty. It has a shut-off switch for your convenience. Get it today! -
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Musical clocks simply bring out the best out of your home, especially if they have an enticing theme such as this one. Crafted with brilliance, this Sternreiter Cuckoo Clock with Hunting Theme is a magnificent one-day musical telltale that plays the finest tunes through its Swiss music box.
This hand-carved and hand-painted clock features oak leaves, acorns, deer head, ammunition pouch, bird and rabbit around its frame.
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Coming from the heart of Germany, the Girl Feeding Deer Cuckoo Clock is a VDS-certified Official Black Forest Clock that brings an endearing story before you. This hand-carved clock features a young girl feeding a deer infront of the beautiful designed chalet. The clock also has a waterwheel and pine trees as trinkets.
This gorgeous, musical clock features animated dancers that pop out at every cuckoo call.
The wood-cut details and hand laid shingles on the roof of this chalet style cuckoo clock make it an exceptional clock to own. Get this Romba original today. You’re just a click away! -
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Edelweiss Painted Flowers Cuckoo Clock by Sternreiter is a magical work of art that you love having in your home. With its superlative design, this cuckoo clock is ideal of big hallways and can blend well with almost any decor themes.
The clock has a striking walnut finish with hand-painted Edelweiss flowers. The frame is carved with a beautiful bird, maple and grape leaves. Made in Germany, this clock runs for eight days on one wind and comes with a 2-year warranty. Bring in the brilliant grace that this clock has to offer into your home at a pocket-friendly price. -
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Bring in the floral grace and let me charmingly play on your walls with this Chalet with Flowers Cuckoo Clock. This one is a fantastic piece of art. It features a stunning chalet with a hand-laid roof and floral painted walls. This clock has a contrasting dial with gold hands and numerals on it. The clock comes with a shut-off switch so you can turn off the cuckoo call during the night.
Get this German cuckoo clock with a two-year warranty right away! It?ll add an exquisite charm to the interiors of your home! -
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Feeding Birds Chalet Cuckoo Clock by Sternreiter is a very pretty 8-Day movement clock that is made from high-quality wood and has a striking walnut finish. It is basically in the shape of traditional Black Forest chalet with a steep roof with maple leaves and birds carved around its frame.
This German masterpiece has a mechanical brass movement that is driven the two pine-shaped weights. The time escapes this clock with an old-world pendulum tick. It is a spunky and classy telltale that’s perfect for all sorts of decor themes. -
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Get ready to fall in love with the walls of your home. Bring in this Bahnhusle Cuckoo Clock today. A masterpiece of German aesthetics, this clock takes inspiration from a popular 19th century design.
The carved frame of this clock reflects Germany's love of the historic and archaic era. It has an alluring dial that is well-polished and has golden numerals imprinted on it. The artful hands of this clock add more glamour to its look.
It is an exemplary hand-crafted telltale with a 4-color inlay. Get this winsome clock for your dwelling today! -
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Spruce up the look of your home with this intelligent artwork. The Fretwork Cuckoo Clock is a genuine reproduction from Ingolf Haas’ workshop. It is an amazing teller of time that’ll teleport you into a historic era of regal grace. At first, this clock may look like a 19th-century cottage to you.
The two golden-colored iron weights hang as garlands from this clock. The fine fretwork carving on this telltale will add spectacular grace to your home. Overall, it is a stunning German clock that is VDS-certified and runs for 8 days on one wind. -
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Loaded with sophistication, the BAUHAUS Cuckoo Clock with 8 Day Movement is an excellent work of craft by the German maker, Romach und Haas. It has been applauded for its simple yet classic look. The Bahnhusle design of this clock is a treat for the eyes. It comes with two black-lacquered, pine-shaped iron weights that make a gorgeous ornament for the clock.
This beautiful clock has a neat yet trendy design that makes it work with almost any decor theme. A cute cuckoo appears at an hourly cuckoo call. Bring this in and add an eclectic style to your home. -
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Craftsman Cuckoo Clock with 8 Day Movement is a sleek and modest telltale from the exclusive collection by Romach und Haas. It is an ideal gift of time that has a contemporary look. Yet, it radiates an eclectic old-world grace. With this rustic, German clock you can breathe immense style into your home. Measuring 10 x13 x 5 in size, this clock is perfect for your living rooms. You can shut-off its switch during the night.
Another brilliant feature of this clock is its stylish enamel dial with brass hands. It is simply a work of brilliance that you’ll love having under your roof. -
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Carved Bahnhusle Cuckoo Clock is another ineffable piece of great artwork by Romach und Haas. This 8-day movement clock will add a delicate charm to your home. It is a unique, hand-made clock with mechanical brass movement and a traditional pendulum tick.
The most interesting highlight of this cuckoo clock is its wooden carved framed that features grape leaves, maple leaves and vines that intertwine with each other like a melody.
This German clock has a shut-off switch, wooden hands and a unique dial. With its 2-year warranty, this clock can be an ideal decorative piece for your home. -
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Give your home a rustic yet royal makeover with this everlasting By the River Cuckoo Clock. It features a finely carved frame that encloses a beautiful hand-painted scene from the Black Forest area. The clock gives a perfect vibe of the 19th century.
It is an artfully designed masterpiece that has a gorgeous enamel dial with brass hands. The carved, wooden cuckoo bird would greet you at the strike of the hour. To make sure you have peaceful sleep at night, this German clock has the shit-off switch. Lay your hands on this gorgeous piece right away! -
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Romach und Haas brings several antique and well-designed cuckoo clocks at your doorstep, just as this Cuckoo Clock with Birds. It is a stellar accent that has an 8-day movement and comes with a shut-off switch.
Crafted in Germany, with this hand-carved piece you can add a quirky dazzle to your home. It is an eclectic piece that oozes old-word charm in every inch. This Cuckoo clock measures 12 x 15 x 7 and is ideal for hallways and fireplaces. Create a mystical ambience in your home with this clock that has ornate maple, vines, birds and nest carvings.
Create a Life-long Memory with Authentic German Cuckoo Clocks
No clock is quite as captivating as cuckoo clocks. Even the smallest facet of a wooden German clock crafted with such fine detail that you can spend hours marveling over the craftsmanship. Most people can’t just help but smile while they listen to the usual cuckoo call and see the dancing couples curl behind a chalet clock’s door. In the present increasingly digital world, clocks serve as a reminder of a time when life is moving at a very fast pace.
ClockShops.com is proud to offer genuine Black Forest cuckoo clocks from Rombach und Haas, Sternreiter, and Robert Herr. We revolve around time as cuckoo clocks themselves. Bring the evergreen freshness and charm of nature to your time keeping task with an authentic German clock.
A love of detail combined with unique handicraft skills are today the traits of the modern, high-value timepieces. At clockshops.com, you will find many beautiful Bahnhausle, Chalet, hand-carved, Contemporary (modern design); musical; quartz, battery operated clocks. Whether it’s our mechanical timepieces with 1-day movement or the innovative 8-day movement clocks, every clock is special, unique and customized in its own way.
Hand-carved or Chalet? That is the question
For the real timepiece experience, chalet-style or hand-carved clock with a mechanical movement is a great choice. Traditionally, Black Forest cuckoo clocks feature rustic elements. These elements include carved leaves, pine cones, woodland animals and of course; a cuckoo bird. The cuckoo is only visible when it makes an appearance at the top of every hour. A German cuckoo clock can also include whimsical imagery of wood choppers, water wheels, dancers and more.
Many prefer to purchase clocks with a 1-day movement. They take pleasure in interacting with the clock every day as they wind it up. A quartz clock is ideal for the busy individual who doesn’t have the time to wind a clock daily.
Authentic and Unique Timepieces
Add a touch of divine charm to your home with a Carved Bone Cuckoo Clock with 8 Day Movement. This unique timepiece is a piece of art that won’t go overlooked for sure. The impressive appearance and the pretty structure of this cuckoo clock will win many praises from onlookers.
If you are looking for a modern cuckoo clock, we have a variety of those as well. With non-traditional designs and size variety, a modern cuckoo clock might be the perfect addition to a contemporary home. Keeping with the tradition of classic cuckoo clocks, our modern clocks still alert you to the top of the hour. Their modern designs bring the conventional cuckoo clock into the 21st century. It is also an absolute must-have for those who love to display creative objects within their living place.
Musical or Time-only
There are actually 2 different types of cuckoo clocks, non-musical and musical. Musical clocks embrace a melody after the “cuckoos” and include a third weight (non-musical clocks only have two). Some musical variations also feature figurines or dancers that spin to the melody.
If it’s music you prefer, the Rombach und Haas Birds and Animated Dancers Cuckoo Clock with 8 Day Movement offers quality craftsmanship, an 8 day movement, Swiss-made music box, and hand-carved design. With proper care, this beautiful timepiece can be handed down for generations. Afraid the music will cause sleepless nights? Most clocks include a night-time shutoff and volume control.
The timepiece not just shows the time but also proves to be a valuable possession for the owners. You can simply hang this clock in one of your rooms and it will make your home look remarkable. Available in several beautiful designs, these clocks will catch your attention at a single glance and will also be cherished for years to come. It proves to be an ideal gift in any festive season for your friends and family.
Spread love and Charm with our Timepieces
For those homeowners who want to spice up their interiors to the maximum, one of these special timepieces is certainly a great choice. They are a very special kind of handcrafted timepiece and are extensively popular for the unique “cuckoo” sound that they make. They make sound every hour in a very amusing way with small cuckoo birds popping out of the beautiful clock, accompanied by the distinctive sound.
The clock has often featured in music, literature, television, cinema, etc., in the Western culture, as an allegory or metaphor of innocence, old age, childhood, past, mental disorder, fun, etc. It has actually been seen more as a toy -a folksy musical apparatus or a symbol with animated figures- mesmerizing and a bit strange instead of being a serious timekeeper.
Creativity and Craftsmanship
Bleeding incredible precision with craftsmanship, these clocks take pride in the creativity and beauty they bring to the homes worldwide. Nowadays, the contemporary clocks are inspired by innovative decorative styles. These modern timekeepers are characterized by its schematic, functional and minimalist aesthetic.
A brief insight into its beginning
The cuckoo clock industry started gaining popularity during the 18th century. The earlier versions of the clock only had 12 hour movements and the movements were designed mainly from the wood. Even the moving parts were made of wood. When the clock gained popularity in the Black Forest, clockmakers started replacing most of the wooden movement pieces with brass and metal. This act really improved their durability and ensured that the timepieces would last longer, which eventually led to their increased demand and sales worldwide.
These innovative clocks include weight-driven movements. The weights, which generally hang below the clock, are made to emerge as part of the design—they are often shaped like pine cones. On the hour, every hour, the clock door opens and a figurine pops out to make a “cuckoo” sound. This noise is created by wind rushing through bellows, each producing a different syllable. One “cuckoo” is designed for each hour that has passed (one call at 1 o’clock, two calls at 2 o’clock, etc.).
Factors to be considered before buying a cuckoo clock
Beyond the design and detail of a clock, there are numerous factors to consider before purchasing a clock. Buyers should first determine how often they need to wind the clock, and then consider if they want the clock to play music. The case style is also a key characteristic to consider when searching for one of these German clocks, along with price.
At clockshops.com, we believe that clocks can be personal yet innovative, that’s why only the most creative and unique clocks from all over the world find their way to clockshops.com, making it home to the finest collection of the branded fashion clocks in the country.
From sassy to classy, witty to quirky… we give you clocks that complement your personality. After all every individual has a unique taste, so should be their timepieces. We bring inspiration and passion into the world of cuckoo clocks! We have only the best German cuckoo clocks for sale and many are certified by the Black Forest Cuckoo Clock Association to ensure maximum durability.
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