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Hand-Carved Wooden Alpine Chalet Cuckoo Clock

SKU: 1275800000000C

Hand-Carved Wooden Alpine Chalet Cuckoo Clock

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€402,90
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Finely carved wood
Quartz Movement
Original Dolfi handicraft
measure

Description

Let yourselves be carried away by the enchantment of alpine traditions with the Chalet Model Cuckoo Clock, a true sculptural work of art that celebrates the warmth and hospitality of the mountains. Masterfully carved by our artisans from Val Gardena, every detail of this alpine house has been crafted to infuse a fairytale atmosphere into your home.

The structure, made of precious carved and finished wood, perfectly captures the essence of a mountain retreat. Admire the roof with overlapping tiles, the small balconies adorned with red flower boxes, and the windows with painted shutters. On the base, small carved figures—a maiden dressed in white and her faithful little dog—add a touch of life and poetry to the landscape.

The dial, with its classic Roman numerals, is framed by architectural details that simulate bricks, while the internal mechanism is entrusted to a precise quartz movement that marks the hours with the traditional call of the cuckoo. A masterpiece of cabinet-making and decorative art, completed by pinecone-shaped counterweights and a finely crafted pendulum, testament to the high artisanal quality of Val Gardena.

Detail & Meaning
L'orologio a cucù, e in particolare il modello chalet, non è solo un misuratore del tempo, ma un potente simbolo del focolare domestico, della stabilità e dell'armonia alpina. La raffigurazione della casetta intagliata rappresenta il rifugio, la tradizione e il legame con la natura. Le piccole figure di vita quotidiana, come la fanciulla e il cane, evocano un senso di serenità rurale e di protezione, tipico dell'immaginario tirolese e della vita semplice di montagna, infondendo un calore atemporale all'oggetto. Questo design trasforma la misurazione del tempo in un rituale che celebra le radici e la tranquillità domestica.
Story
Le origini dell'orologio a cucù risalgono al XVII secolo, ma la sua forma iconica, associata alla Foresta Nera in Germania e poi diffusasi nelle regioni alpine (come la Val Gardena), si consolidò nel corso del XVIII e XIX secolo. Inizialmente mossi da meccanismi interamente meccanici, questi orologi erano spesso realizzati da contadini che, durante i lunghi inverni, si dedicavano all'intaglio del legno. Il modello "Chalet" (o "Casa della Foresta") è una delle varianti più amate, poiché incorpora la tradizione dell'orologeria con l'arte dell'ebanisteria e l'architettura tipica di montagna, celebrando un patrimonio culturale condiviso tra Italia, Svizzera, Austria e Germania. L'introduzione del movimento al quarzo ha modernizzato l'affidabilità, pur mantenendo intatta l'estetica secolare.
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

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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
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
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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.

Finishing and shipping

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