A Cuckoo Clock & Weather House In One Looking for a cuckoo clock that offers attention to detail, with the added perk of an attached weather house, to ensure you will always keep an eye on the weather at the same time? Why not consider this charming Battery Chalet Cuckoo Clock By ENGSTLER which 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 24cm in height*, this charming chalet style cuckoo clock portrays the scene of a farmhouse chalet in the mountainous woodlands of Germany. Additional features include a weather house to the left, which features a lady and a man. When it is sunny, the lady will appear, and the man when it is rainy. Additional features to this lovely scene include a water trough, a pine tree and a dog. Chalet cuckoo clocks are the most famous and common type of cuckoo clock, and are often shaped as alpine houses and feature carvings that represent life in the mountain regions of Europe (mainly around Southern Germany, Switzerland and Austria). This fascinating scene also includes a clock dial in the centre of the chalet, and a large amount of hand painted details including window shutters and flowers in the windowsills. Rounding out this unique clock is a timber pendulum that hangs below the clock dial itself, alongside the weights. The in-built cuckoo of this beautiful clock calls the time each hour, with an automatic night-time shut-off 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 cuckoo clock comes with an option of 12 different melodies that rotate each hour (music is optional) including: Cuckoo waltz Bavarian country trader Mill in the Black Forest Wood chopper Happy hiker Drink, brother, drink There is a Hofbräuhaus in Munich For Elise Lorelei Home sweet home Clementine Salut d’amour This beautifully designed clock by ENGSTLER is a charming 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? When you purchase a battery 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.