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Original Cuckoo Clock in Carved Wood Alpine Scenery, Val Gardena

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Original Cuckoo Clock in Carved Wood Alpine Scenery, Val Gardena

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Hand-carved precious wood
Unique handcrafted details
Unique dancing tractor
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Description

Let the precision of time blend with the warmth of Alpine tradition. This exclusive Dolfi cuckoo clock, crafted from high-quality carved wood, transforms the measurement of hours into an idyllic mountain scene, bringing the authenticity of a Val Gardena chalet into your home.

Every detail of this meticulous 28 cm sculpture is a tribute to rural life. The house facade, with its shingled roof and red shutters, frames a dial with classic Roman numerals. Below, a lively rural scene unfolds: a peaceful courtyard enclosed by a white fence, where a green tractor rests beside lush pine trees.

Miniature figures of cows, sheep, and a pile of wood, along with the famous red mushroom, are hand-painted with vibrant colors, giving life and depth to the composition. The dark wooden pinecone-shaped weights and the stylized pendulum complete the aesthetic, ensuring that artisanal elegance matches mechanical reliability. A masterpiece that celebrates the harmony between man and mountain.

Detail & Meaning
L'orologio a cucù non è solo un misuratore del tempo, ma un potente simbolo di Heimat (casa, patria) e di un ritmo di vita in armonia con la natura. La rappresentazione dello chalet alpino evoca immediatamente un senso di calore domestico, sicurezza e tradizione, valori fondamentali nell'artigianato della Val Gardena. La scena rurale—con mucche, pecore e attrezzi agricoli—simboleggia la laboriosità, la fertilità della terra e la continuità dei cicli naturali. La figura del cucù, che emerge ad ogni ora, rappresenta la puntualità e, in senso più ampio, il ciclo incessante della vita e il passaggio delle stagioni, radicando l'oggetto in una profonda narrazione di vita alpina.
Story
Le radici dell'orologio a cucù affondano nella Selva Nera (Foresta Nera, in tedesco Schwarzwald), in Germania, tra la fine del XVII e l'inizio del XVIII secolo. Inizialmente semplici scatole con un meccanismo sonoro, questi orologi si evolsero nel corso del tempo, specialmente nel XIX secolo, quando l'esigenza di distinguersi portò all'introduzione dello stile "Chalet". Questo design, che raffigura case tipiche alpine, fu adottato per celebrare le tradizioni locali e rendere l'oggetto più decorativo. Sebbene sia nato in Germania, il Cucù Chalet è diventato un'icona dell'artigianato di montagna, perfettamente integrato nella tradizione della scultura in legno che accomuna le valli alpine, inclusa la Val Gardena, dove l'attenzione al dettaglio e la qualità dell'intaglio portano avanti questa antica arte orologiaia e decorativa.
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Delivery times:

  • Italy: 2-4 days
  • Europe: 3-7 days
  • Rest of the world: 7-15 days

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You can return the product within 14 days of receipt if you do not like it with 100% refund

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  • The piece must be in the same condition as when you received it
  • Original packaging
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Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
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Wood selection

Everything starts with the choice of fine and sustainable woods, carefully selected for resistance, grain and quality.

Hand carved

Every piece is sculpted by skilled artisans who transform wood into unique shapes, with precision and passion.

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