#August schwer cuckoo clock manual#
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A beautiful floral trellis design extends from the base giving the clock a feel of extra height.Įxquisitely crafted and handpainted traditional dancing couple figurines add a great deal of vitality to the entire picture as they begin rotating to the merry sounds of the music box every time the cuckoo announces the hour. Hunting gear is abundantly visible throughout the clock front, with two rifles on top, and a belt powder pouch hanging from the bell of a horn that prettily encircles and enhances the vintage dial. The traditional hunter’s bag of hare and pheasant hang suspended on either side of the clock dial in true to life depiction of the scene. The all-important trophy of the stag head over two crossing rifles creates a striking effect on the roof of the clock, and on either side of it are detailed carvings of branches and leaves of the endemic oak tree. This replica by August Schwer clocks outshines others in its class by tastefully merging antique traditional hunting clock features with contemporary elements like the iconic cuckoo, Swiss music box, and colorful dancing figurines to make it a highly attractive and animated timepiece. You can see familiar elements of the Black Forest in all our August Schwer cuckoo clocks. Shop our August Schwer cuckoo-clock collection below along with cuckoo-clock spare parts. The earliest hunting clocks that were crafted in Black Forest workshops in the 1860s incorporated three-dimensional carvings of the deer head, hunter’s catch, hunting gear, and oak leaves. The cuckoo clocks from August Schwer are characterized by their affectionate decoration and high quality. Germans proudly maintain that the traditional hunting clock (also known as jagdstuck), was birthed in the legendary hunting grounds of the Black Forest thus, renowned clockmakers in the region make it their personal responsibility to create outstanding hunting-themed timepieces that are authentic as well as original in tone and design.

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Features Dimensions: 25.6 23.2 11 (H x W x D) Movement: 8 day movement Made in Germany Finish: Walnut 100% Authentic - Directly from the Black Forest Manufacturer: August Schwer Melodies: 2, alternately playing Der Fr?hliche Wanderer & Edelweiss Upon Request, Wooden Weights Option AvailableĢ Year Warranty Quick 24-48 hour processing No sales tax Free Shipping and VAT Included in Price Model Number: 5.8877.01.A stunning work of art that recreates the atmosphere of one of the most beloved of all cuckoo clocks themes.

#August schwer cuckoo clock manual#

Manual night shutoff and a cuckoo call every half and full hour. Everything is hand painted and hand made from wood in the Black Forest region.

This clock also features farm animals and pets, along with children sitting on a bench. The bell tower is a wonderful characteristic of these types of houses as they are used to signal when there is an emergency. Black Forest homes are often isolated buildings thinly spread out over the hilly countryside. This large clock includes details typical of the Black Forest such as a shingle roof, partial timber frame building, and a mill wheel, which turns when the clock strikes. August Schwer Cuckoo Clock 1-Day Gentian & Edelweiss Cottage 10.24 inches. This Cuckoo Clock by August Schwer won clock of the year in 2008 and its no mystery as to why.