Albert Schwab 1-Day Handcrafted Black Forest Music Cuckoo Clock with Gutach Valley Miniatures and Dancing Figurines

“This compact timepiece is a very pretty piece of work with its traditional timber frame chalet and beautifully decorated panels, base, and pendulum. The two central characters on either side of the clock dial are amazingly life-like in appearance and stance; while the moving dancers who spring into action when the clock strikes the hour are also meticulously carved replications of the uniquely wonderful Black Forest community.

Unlike most other models of chalet clocks, this one places unusual emphasis on its characters with its two larger-than-usual-size figurines wearing the very famous traditional costume of the inhabitants of the Gutach Valley. Red, black, and white are the most common colors of the Black Forest, but the sparkly jacket, long black skirt, and formal ‘Bollenhut’ headgear on the little lady are authentic representations of the people of the valley.

This Albert Schwab creation underscores the current resurgence of interest in traditional culture and costumes of the Black Forest, and would make the ideal souvenir for a cuckoo clock enthusiast on the look out for German culture, tradition, and atmosphere contained in one extremely handsome timepiece.
Clockmaker:
Proudly manufactured by Albert Schwab Black Forest Clock Factory, Shoenwald, Black Forest, Germany.
Details of this cuckoo clock:
1-Day (mechanical) high-quality movement
Optional night shut-off to turn off the cuckoo call at night-time.
Wooden dial and pendulum
Handmade
High-quality Swiss-made music box (Reuge), with two melodies: Happy Wanderer and Edelweiss
2-year warranty”