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Carved Wooden Cuckoo Clock with Pastoral Scene | Val Gardena Alpine Cottage

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Carved Wooden Cuckoo Clock with Pastoral Scene | Val Gardena Alpine Cottage

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Val Gardena Wood
Hand-painted little hearts
Heidi and Peter details
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Description

Bring the melodic sound of the mountains and the warmth of Alpine craftsmanship into the heart of your home with this magnificent cuckoo clock, an expression of the attention to detail typical of Val Gardena.

The sculpture faithfully reproduces an enchanting Alpine house or chalet. The clock case, made of selected fine wood, is masterfully carved to recreate the texture of natural wood, snow-covered roofs, and elaborate scroll decorations that frame the structure.

Below the dial, a tender pastoral scene unfolds, animated by hand-painted figurines. The girl in a traditional red dress holds a small lamb, a symbol of purity, while the boy, dressed in green, stands beside her, echoing the simple and authentic mountain life. The lush grass, the curious goat, and the small fir tree complete a picture of serene harmony.

Every element, from the red shutters decorated with small hearts to the window boxes overflowing with vibrant details, bears witness to the exceptional quality of the painting, applied by expert artists who bring every shade of color to life, transforming the timepiece into an authentic piece of decorative art.

Detail & Meaning
<p>L'orologio a cucù, nella sua veste di chalet alpino, incarna il concetto di “Heimat” (patria o focolare domestico), celebrando la tradizione e il legame indissolubile con la natura montana. La scenetta pastorale sottostante non è solo decorativa, ma profondamente simbolica. Le due figure dei bambini (il ragazzo e la ragazza) e l'animale da pascolo (la capra/agnello) rappresentano l'innocenza, il ciclo della vita rurale e l'armonia tra l'uomo e l'ambiente incontaminato. I cuori rossi, spesso presenti nell'artigianato alpino, simboleggiano l'ospitalità e l'amore che protegge e nutre la famiglia tra le pareti domestiche.</p>
Story
<p>Sebbene l'orologio a cucù sia storicamente associato alla Foresta Nera in Germania (dov’è attestato fin dal XVIII secolo), il suo stile a forma di "Chalet" o "Casa ferroviaria" si è sviluppato a metà del XIX secolo, diventando popolare per la sua capacità di celebrare il folclore e l'architettura alpina. Questa tipologia di orologio trovò terreno fertile in tutta l'area alpina, inclusa la Val Gardena, dove l'abilità secolare nell'intaglio del legno e nella decorazione a mano permise di personalizzare e impreziosire queste casse in modi unici. L'Orologio a Cucù in Stile Alpino è oggi una fusione perfetta di ingegneria del tempo e arte decorativa tramandata di generazione in generazione.</p>
Shipping & Returns

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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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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
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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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