An Authentic Hand Crafted Black Forest Cuckoo Clock This charming 1 Day Mechanical Chalet 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 35cm* in height, this exquisite chalet style cuckoo clock portrays the scene of an alpine chalet in the mountainous woodlands of Germany with a wood chopper and dog on the outside of the chalet amongst trees and a water wheel. The cuckoo clock has a carved tile look roof, bell tower, and colourful hand painted features including window shutters, as well as a hand carved base. 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). Chalet style cuckoo clocks can range from simple arrangements of carved features to very detailed scenes with many moving parts (known as automaton). The particular automaton for this cuckoo clock is the woodchopper who lifts his arm and chops wood as the cuckoo calls, as well as the water wheel which turns as the music plays after the cuckoo call. 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 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. *The measurements of the clock do not include the height of the weights or pendulum.