Maple Wood Cuckoo Clock, Birds and Oak Carving - 46 cm

€465,90

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Fine walnut wood

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Hand-carved details

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Realistic cuckoo song

Step into the timeless charm of Val Gardena craftsmanship with this magnificent Cuckoo Clock. Every detail of this sculpture is a tribute to nature and the centuries-old mastery of our Dolfi carvers.

The structure is entirely made of maple wood, carefully selected for its excellent fine grain and exceptional ability to retain the smallest carving details, a fundamental requirement for a 46 cm piece of such complexity. Admire the elaborate frame surrounding the dial, where three birds carved with dynamic and realistic poses stand out amidst dense oak foliage.

The polished finish enhances the warm brown tones, giving depth to natural shadows and an antique, precious look. From the elegant golden hands on the dark dial to the functional pine cone-shaped weights, every component is carefully crafted to ensure that this clock is not just a timekeeper, but an authentic masterpiece of wood art, ready to infuse warmth and tradition into your home.

The iconography of this cuckoo clock draws directly from the symbology of the Alpine forest, a sacred place rich in meaning. Birds, recurring figures in Tyrolean craftsmanship, symbolize freedom, spirit, and the arrival of spring and good fortune, acting as messengers between different natural realms. The abundance of carved oak leaves is not accidental: the oak is revered for its strength, resilience, and longevity, offering a wish of solidity and permanence to the home. The clock itself, with its rhythmic call, is the guardian of tradition and the cyclical time of nature.

The cuckoo clock boasts a history rooted in the 18th-century German Black Forest, but it found a second and illustrious home in the Alpine valleys, including Val Gardena. Initially simple time-measuring instruments, Alpine artisans quickly transformed these mechanisms into true works of sculptural art. The master carvers Dolfi and those from Val Gardena adopted and perfected the "Chalet" or "Traditional" design, skillfully integrating motifs of local fauna and flora (such as birds, deer, and pinecones), elevating functionality into an art form deeply rooted in Alpine culture and identity.

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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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