Carved Wooden Cuckoo Clock: Alpine Chalet Val Gardena Craftsmanship

€173,90

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Hand-painted lime wood

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Hand-painted lime wood

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Hand-carved details

Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the Dolomites with this magnificent carved wooden Cuckoo Clock, a true masterpiece of Val Gardena craftsmanship. Every detail evokes the warmth and tradition of an alpine refuge. The structure faithfully reproduces a mountain hut, with simulated wooden planks and a sloping roof topped by a graceful bell tower.

Attention to detail is surprising: note the green shutters decorated with a carved heart and the garlands of foliage adorning the balcony. The central dial, with golden Roman numerals, is framed by a rich scenery that comes to life on the lower platform. Here, a small well, a bench, a pile of logs, and the watchful figure of a deer create a rustic and idyllic scene.

Handcrafted and hand-painted with precision and passion by our master carvers, this clock comes complete with pinecone-shaped weights and a wooden pendulum, bringing the sound and spirit of the mountains directly to your home. It is the perfect item for those who wish to combine the functionality of a traditional clock with the unparalleled beauty of artisanal wood carving.

The cuckoo clock in the shape of an alpine chalet transcends the simple function of time measurement to become an emblem of mountain life. The depiction of the chalet symbolizes refuge, tradition, and the deep connection with the natural environment. The deer, an iconic figure of the Dolomites, represents nobility, elegance, and the presence of wild nature. Elements such as the well and stacked logs recall the simple life, self-sufficiency, and communal harmony typical of alpine valleys. Artistically, this piece celebrates the genre of folk sculpture, where every small carving contributes to narrate a story of mountain tranquility and beauty.

Although the cuckoo clock is traditionally associated with the Black Forest in Germany, its evolution is intrinsically linked to the art of wood carving, an art that also finds its highest expression in Val Gardena. The first clocks with a cuckoo mechanism date back to the 17th century, but it was in the 19th century that their production exploded, transforming the clock from a simple instrument into a true object of art and home decoration. The "Cabin" or "Chalet" design became popular as a romantic representation of rural Alpine architecture, allowing the artisans of Val Gardena, masters in carving scenes of life and sacred figures, to apply their centuries-old skills to this classic piece of furniture.

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

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