August Schwer 8-Day Handcrafted Black Forest Chalet Music Cuckoo Clock with Woodcutter Dancing Figurines

This elaborately carved vintage cuckoo clock by August Schwer is outstanding in both design and craftsmanship, making it an extremely attractive purchase for connoisseurs who insist on only the finest in Black Forest artistry. The essence of the legendary woodlands of Germany is captured forever in this timepiece through the brilliant reproduction of a hardworking woodcutter surrounded by luxuriant Black Forest flora.

Tall and stately evergreens stand majestically in front of the charming farmhouse, giving it the appearance of a forester’s lodge hidden deep in the woods. The chalet roof is a close replication of a traditional old-style covering that was wide and low to the front and sides to protect the underlying structure and its inhabitants from the harsh alpine weather. A closer look at it will reveal the quaint and characteristic unevenness of the hand-thatched surface that was common to many village homes in the past. On a little balcony beneath it are colorful, traditionally dressed village dancing couple figurines who charmingly rotate to the sounds of the music box every time the clock strikes the hour.

The superb handmade and handpainted replica of the woodcutter is the highlight of this clock, symbolizing his all-important contribution to the village economy and society for many centuries. His depiction as a woodchopper at work is highly realistic in appearance and stance down to the very details of his clothing–made even more authentic by the tranquil forest ambiance that envelopes him. This classic timepiece comes to you with the undisputed assurance of quality and service from one of the most reputed manufacturers in the region.

Clockmaker:
Handcrafted by August Schwer, Black Forest Clock Factory, Schoenwald, Black Forest, Germany

Details of this cuckoo clock:
Wooden and hand-painted figurines and decorative elements
Wooden dial, hands, pendulum, cuckoo
8-Day movement/running time (mechanical)
High-quality Regula movement
Night shut-off
High-quality Reuge Swiss music box with two melodies: Edelweiss and Happy Wanderer
2-year warranty
VdS certified