Skip to product information
Wooden Cuckoo Clock "Bierschänke": Alpine Joy Handcrafted

SKU: 1286300000000C

Wooden Cuckoo Clock "Bierschänke": Alpine Joy Handcrafted

4.4/5
★★★★★
★★★★★
(1257 reviews)
€936,90
Or pay in 3 installments of €--,-- with
Carved maple wood
Hand-decorated figures
Hand-carved details
measure

Guida alle Misure in Inches

Conversione delle misure disponibili da centimetri a inches per aiutarti nella scelta della taglia giusta.

Centimetri (CM) Inches (IN)
Description

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and festive atmosphere of the Alps with our "Bierschänke" (Beer Hall) Cuckoo Clock. This carving masterpiece is a hymn to Bavarian and Tyrolean conviviality and tradition. Observe the richly detailed facade that faithfully reproduces a traditional alpine chalet, complete with a sloping roof, a decorated balcony, and a miniature water wheel.

The scene comes alive on the balcony, where finely carved figures celebrate life: an accordion player, a drinker toasting, and an attentive waitress. Each figure is hand-painted with vibrant colors that enhance the action and cheerfulness of the moment, from the bright red of the roofs to the green details of the flower boxes. This model, in its compact 26 cm size, is a sublime example of sculptural mastery.

It is made entirely from precious maple wood, a material chosen for its fine grain and excellent ability to render the smallest carving details. This guarantees a durable and visually striking work of art. The clock is completed by pendulum weights carved in the shape of pinecones, a symbol of the indissoluble bond with mountain nature, and by the mechanism that makes the characteristic cuckoo emerge every hour.

Detail & Meaning
L'iconografia di questo orologio si concentra sulla celebrazione della vita comunitaria e della tradizione alpina, incarnate dalla "Bierschänke". Essa non è solo una locanda, ma un fulcro sociale dove la musica, il buon cibo e la birra rafforzano i legami. La scultura cattura un momento di tempo sospeso, un rituale di allegria tipico delle valli montane. Le figure in miniatura — il musicista (simbolo di gioia), il bevitore (simbolo di convivialità) e la servitrice (simbolo di ospitalità) — formano un trittico che simboleggia l'ospitalità calorosa e l'identità culturale della regione alpina, trasformando un semplice orologio in un pezzo di storia vissuta e condivisa.
Story
L'orologio a cucù, pur essendo universalmente associato alla Foresta Nera in Germania fin dal XVII secolo, ha trovato una sua declinazione d'eccellenza anche tra gli artigiani della Val Gardena. Sebbene la meccanica sia fedele alla tradizione orologiaia tedesca, l'intaglio esterno riflette lo stile e la narrativa scultorea tipici delle Dolomiti. Gli artigiani gardenesi, maestri nella lavorazione del legno, hanno applicato la loro secolare abilità nell'intaglio di figure sacre e profane per trasformare il semplice orologio in una complessa scenografia che narra storie di vita montana, elevandolo al rango di vero e proprio mobile d'arte popolare alpina.
Shipping & Returns

Free shipping in Europe over €79

Delivery times:

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

Professional packaging to protect your handcrafted piece during transport.

Tracking included - you will receive the number to track your shipment.

Costs calculated automatically at checkout based on weight and destination.

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

What you need:

  • The piece must be in the same condition as when you received it
  • Original packaging
  • Contact us first via email: info@dolfi.com
Customer Support

🌍 Support in all languages

Our team follows you through every step of your purchase with multilingual support.

📱 Contact us now:

❓ We help you with:

  • Choosing the right product
  • Information about sizes and customizations
  • Order status and shipping
  • After-sales issues

⏰ Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00 | Sat 9:00-12:00

Over 130 years of artisan experience at your service

Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
Frequently Bought Together

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.

Finishing and shipping

Hand finishes, quality control and elegant packaging: your object is ready to arrive home