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Carved Wooden Cuckoo Clock, Alpine Pastoral Scene (15 cm)

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Carved Wooden Cuckoo Clock, Alpine Pastoral Scene (15 cm)

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Immerse yourself in the magical and timeless atmosphere of the Alps with our Cuckoo Clock, a masterpiece of craftsmanship that blends watchmaking precision with the warm tradition of woodcarving. This model is a true miniature 'chalet', where every detail is designed to evoke a sense of peace and folklore.

The main structure simulates a typical dark wood alpine refuge, enhanced by elegant carvings and a tiled roof in lighter shades. In the center, the numbered dial is flanked by windows decorated with carved hearts and small flowering pots, adding a touch of warm hospitality.

Below the clock, a lively hand-painted pastoral scene unfolds: a mountaineer, a shepherdess in traditional costume, and an elderly bearded gentleman, all gathered in a rural idyll. These decorative figures, carved with the typical attention to detail of Val Gardena, recall the lightness and definition that only maple wood, traditionally used for sculptures of this size (15 cm), can guarantee.

The poetry of time is marked by the pendulum mechanism, where a charming little girl sits on a swing, oscillating rhythmically. The golden pine cone-shaped weights complete the aesthetics, while the famous green bird chimes punctually, bringing the freshness and joy of alpine life into the home.

Detail & Meaning
Il cucù in stile chalet non è solo un misuratore del tempo, ma un simbolo di 'Heimat', la casa o patria alpina. La scena sottostante rappresenta l'armonia della vita rurale e la celebrazione della comunità: il montanaro, il pastore e l'anziano simboleggiano le diverse generazioni unite dal lavoro e dalla tradizione. L'uccellino che appare simboleggia il ciclo inesorabile della natura e del tempo, un richiamo costante e allegro alla caducità e alla bellezza dell'attimo presente. La presenza della bambina sull'altalena aggiunge un elemento di gioia, spensieratezza e continuità della vita.
Story
L'orologio a cucù (Kuckucksuhr) nasce nelle foreste del sud della Germania, in particolare nella regione della Foresta Nera, nel XVII e XVIII secolo. Originariamente semplici meccanismi in legno, divennero rapidamente icone del folklore tedesco, caratterizzate dalla casetta in legno e dalla tradizionale uscita dell'uccellino. Nel tempo, l'artigianato della Val Gardena, rinomato per la sua maestria nella scultura lignea, ha abbracciato e reinterpretato questa tradizione, specializzandosi nella creazione delle ricche scene decorative e delle figure che adornano questi orologi, elevandoli da semplice oggetto pratico a vera e propria opera d'arte popolare alpina.
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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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You can return the product within 14 days of receipt if you do not like it with 100% refund

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