A Traditional Design Attention to detail is easily apparent with this exquisite 8 Day Mechanical Carved Cuckoo Clock by German designer ENGSTLER from the Black Forest in Germany. Measuring 54cm in height*, this exquisite hand-carved clock features a stag head carving crowning a traditional hunting scene, with two rifles featured just below the stag. Additional details include a rabbit and a bird hanging upside down on either side of the wooden clock dial, a scene that is depicted after the hunt has finished. Additional details to complete the hunting scene include a powder bag at the base of the clock as well as a horn that surrounds the dial. Beautiful oak foliage also adorns the clock, whilst colourful dancers are situated on a balcony above the clock dial, and a timber pendulum hangs below the clock itself, alongside the weights, rounding out this fantastic hunting scene. Perhaps the most fascinating feature of this clock is that the ‘Before The Hunt’ and ‘After The Hunt’ cuckoo clock designs represent a very famous and traditional element for cuckoo clock designs, making up one of the most popular styles of cuckoo clock carvings today. This exceptionally carved cuckoo clock by ENGSTLER features deep and detailed carvings, with attention to detail that is clearly evident. As this clock is an 8 day mechanism, the weights need to be wound once a week. The in-built cuckoo of this clock calls the time each hour and once at half past through a door that opens. There are two melodies that alternate with this clock after the cuckoo calls – Edelweiss and Happy Wanderer. The automaton (moving parts) for this clock include the dancers on the balcony who twirl when the music plays. This beautifully designed clock by ENGSTLER is a charming timepiece, suitable for those looking for a quality traditional cuckoo clock that has been carved using methods that have been practised for hundreds of years. Take A Closer Look At The Clock Benefits of a Mechanical Cuckoo Clock Black Forest mechanical cuckoo clocks are weight driven and are available in two different movements: 1 Day Movement – you wind the clock by pulling the chain and winding the weights once a day 8 Day Movement – you wind the clock by pulling the chain and winding the weights once a week Each mechanical cuckoo clock will have either two or three weights; two weights for cuckoo only and three weights for cuckoo and music. One weight runs the clock movement and hands that show the time and the second weight drives the cuckoo calling mechanism. The cuckoo sound is produced using bellows that push air through two whistles creating the ‘cook’ and ‘coo’ sounds respectively. If you choose to also have music with your mechanical cuckoo clock, the third weight drives a traditional mechanical music box movement with a pinned cylinder that plucks notes on a ‘comb’ to produce a melody. Hand Carved in the Black Forest, Germany This genuine cuckoo clock is hand crafted in the Black Forest region of Germany by artisan clock makers ENGSTLER ENGSTLER Black Forest clocks are a wonderful example of quality, careful workmanship and a love for detail The name ENGSTLER stands for a flexible family enterprise which has been led with modern ideas for generations By linking tradition and innovative technology, ENGSTLER are able to present not only mechanical cuckoo clocks, but also the latest development of quartz cuckoo clocks to the world. Our small family run business has been standing in the same location since 1993, providing Australia with the number one option for consistent quality timepieces. Don’t believe us? When you purchase a cuckoo clock from us, you will be guaranteed a product that is authentic in origin, sourced directly from Germany, and crafted of the highest quality. These beautiful and unique hand carved clocks date back to the early 18th century and are still manufactured in the Black Forest region of Germany today. ENGSTLER mechanical cuckoo clocks all guarantee the hallmarks of quality and authenticity and as such, come with this certificate. When you purchase a mechanical cuckoo clock from the Cloc