Cuckoo clocks were first made in the 18th century.They are manufactured in the [BLACK FOREST] district in Germany.Cuckoo clocks are made from wood,and takes the shape of a bird nest box
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My favourite Cuckoo clocks
Monday, April 19th, 2010Mantle Clock (Fort Augustine) FAV Chimes
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
One of my mantle clocks chimes.Peerless Trinity Chimes Mantle clock on 6 Gongs 7th for the hour.
Friday, March 26th, 2010
Striking on coil gongs!8370 – Angry Hausfrau cuckoo clock
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Whimsical and sometimes realistic animations such as this one were commonly reproduced mechanically in the Black Forest sence teh early Nineteenth Century. Here, a woman beats her stitching husband over the head with a rolling pin. One strike for each hour. The tailor moves his sewing with the motion of the pendulum.
The scene recalls the Grimm Brothers’ story about the tailor who, with one blow killed seven flies that were gathering around his fresh jam. He was so proud he made a belt and stitched on the lettering “Seven With One Blow.” As he strutted about town with this belt, rumor began to circulate that he had killed seven MEN with one blow.
When the King heard of this he called upon the tailor to solve some problems for him (giants, a dragon, etc.) and in return the taylor’s reward (of course) was to be the Princess’s hand in marriage.
The taylor had several adventures after that, and even managed to outwit every creature that came accross his bath – using brain instead of brawn to achieve his goal. When he returned to the king he settled down with his new wife the Princess and started up his taylor business again.
Imagine the Princess’s displeasure when she found that she hadn’t married a dashing and courageous prince at all. She was stuck with this lowly Taylor!
Contact clocks@northcoastimports.com if you are interested in this clock. Or, visit our website at www.NorthCoastImports.com
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8386 – Jumping Deer cuckoo clock
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
This charming chalet has been a long-time best seller. It has nice proportions and is beautifully colored. The dancers are animated, as well as the baby deer below. With each cuckoo call they are startled and actually jump up.
New details in this piece include laser-cut windows and beautifully carved deer. The roof has individually hand-laid shingles, and the dial, hands, and bird are all of solid wood. The waterwheel also turns and there are several fine details on this clock – including a “hidden window’ on the side of the clock.
This “Jumping Deer ” cuckoo clock is by Rombach und Haas and is exclusively available through North Coast Imports. It is an Original Black Forest Clock, certified by the VDS.
The clock comes packaged in genuine recycled or renewable materials, each clock made and packaged BY HAND by Black Forest craftsmen the same way they have been for hundreds of years. The bird and dancers move along with the mechanically produced music and cuckoo call.
The sound of the bird is produced by real wooden whistles and the music box movement is hand made in Switzerland . If you are interested in this clock please Email us at: clocks@NorthCoastImports.net – please be sure to include your zip code so we can direct you to a dealer in your area. If you like this clock, be sure to also check out models 1286 and 1386.
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