A Traditional Cuckoo Clock Design This traditional After The Hunt Battery Carved Cuckoo Clock By ENGSTLER represents a fine example of a genuine, high quality hand-crafted Black Forest cuckoo clock, produced from Schwarzwald in Germany, a region otherwise known as the Black Forest. Measuring 42cm in height*, this beautifully hand-carved clock features a stag head carving crowning a traditional hunting scene. Hunting scenes often feature a hare and a pheasant and 2 rifles hanging from the head of the clock. Additional details to complete the hunting scene includes a powder bag at the base of the clock as well as a horn that surrounded the dial. Beautiful oak foliage also adorns the clock, rounding out this fantastic hunting scene which also includes colourful dancers situated on a balcony above the clock dial. The in-built cuckoo of this clock calls the time each hour, with a permanent automatic night-time shut-off function that is controlled by a light sensor. When the room is dark enough, the cuckoo will no longer sound, allowing you a sound sleep, before recommencing as the room lights up again the next morning. There is also a manual override to silence the cuckoo altogether should that be preferred. This clock also comes with optional music that plays after the cuckoo calls. This beautifully designed clock by ENGSTLER is visually appealing and represents an accurate timepiece, suitable for those looking for a quartz battery cuckoo clock that is reliable at keeping time, whilst keeping in design features using carving methods that have been practised for hundreds of years. Take A Closer Look At The Clock Benefits of a Quartz Battery Operated Cuckoo Clock Quartz cuckoo clocks operate differently to mechanical cuckoo clocks. Quartz simply means the clock movement is battery operated. One benefit of a quartz operated cuckoo clock is that they are easier to manage and more hands off than a traditional mechanical cuckoo clock, as they do not require to be wound, and often feature ornamental or decorative weights and chains. Quartz cuckoo clocks are available with or without music; the models that come with music play 12 different tunes that alternate each hour. Some models feature the sound of a real cuckoo bird in a forest environment. Most quartz cuckoo clocks feature a light sensor for automatic night shut off to automatically mute any sound when the room gets dark. Hand Crafted 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? *The measurements of the clock do not include the height of the weights or pendulum.