Handcrafted Cuckoo Clock in Maple Wood, Classic Val Gardena Carving

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Handcrafted Cuckoo Clock in Maple Wood, Classic Val Gardena Carving

€998,90

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Fine wood, fine carving

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Carved and decorative

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Hand carving mastery

Let yourself be enchanted by this cuckoo clock, a true masterpiece of sculpture and precision that blends ancient watchmaking tradition with the masterful craftsmanship of Val Gardena.

This traditional model is an ode to the forest, finely burnished to enhance the rich grain of the wood, creating an unmatched effect of depth and texture. The scene is dominated by intricate carvings depicting dense foliage and three realistic birds: the specimen at the top, with its wings raised, seems to have just landed on the roof of time.

At the center, the black dial with gilded Roman numerals frames the small door from which, at the stroke of the hour, the famous mechanical bird comes to life. Below the dial, the two dancing figures on the small balcony add a touch of joyful animation. The work is completed by the classic three hanging weights, sculpted in the shape of a pine cone.

Crafted with sculptural mastery, the carved body, available in the size of 48 cm, is made of precious Maple wood. This essence was selected for its compactness and its exceptional ability to retain the precision of meticulous details, guaranteeing a classic piece of furniture destined to last over time.

The cuckoo clock is not only a timekeeper but a symbol of connection to nature and the joy of rural life. The leaf and bird motifs celebrate the vitality and seasonal cycle of the alpine forest. The three pinecones, used as weights, are ancient symbols of immortality, abundance, and regeneration. The two human figures on the balcony, often depicting dancers or peasants in traditional attire, symbolize the simplicity and cheerfulness of community life that magically comes alive every hour, transforming the clock into a small, constant domestic theater.

The history of the cuckoo clock is rooted in the dense forests of southwestern Germany, particularly in the Black Forest region, where it developed as a sound mechanism in the 17th century. Initially simple devices, they quickly transformed into elaborate pieces of wooden craftsmanship, incorporating the characteristic bird's call. This exemplary piece combines the traditional engineering precision of "Made in Germany" mechanisms with the supreme art of Val Gardena carving, historically specialized in wood sculpture. This synergy creates objects where technical precision meets alpine artistic mastery, keeping alive a centuries-old tradition of timekeeping and home decoration.

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

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