Alphorn 1/4 Hour 1 Day Mechanical Chalet Cuckoo Clock 17cm By TRENKLE

A Traditional Scene From The Mountains Of Germany

This quaint Alphorn 1/4 Hour 1 Day Mechanical Chalet Cuckoo Clock represents a fine example of a genuine, high quality hand-crafted Black Forest cuckoo clock, produced by artisan clock makers TRENKLE from Simonswald in the Black Forest region of Germany.

Measuring 17cm in height*, this pleasing chalet style cuckoo clock portrays the scene of a small alpine chalet in the mountainous woodlands in Germany. The chalet features a shepherd using an alphorn- a traditional long horn tool used by shepherds and villagers in Germany & Switzerland for a variety of purposes including to call cows in from pastures and into the barn, as well as for meetings. In addition to the shepherd, there is also a dog and a tree out the front of the chalet in front of the wooden clock dial.

Chalet cuckoo clocks are the most famous and common type of cuckoo clocks and are often shaped as alpine houses, featuring details that represent life in the mountain regions of Europe (around southern Germany, Switzerland and Austria). This particular clock also has handpainted features on the chalet including green window shutters. Chalet style cuckoo clocks can range from simple arrangements of crafted features to very detailed scenes with many moving parts, commonly referred to as automaton.

The in-built cuckoo of this clock makes a single call once every 15 minutes, with no full call on the hour. In addition, the little bird sits out permanently, with no closing door. This clock needs to be wound once a day and does not come with music.

This delightful timepiece by TRENKLE is suitable for those looking for a quality cuckoo clock using methods that have been practised for hundreds of years. With its playful design, this particular clock would be well suited for a childs bedroom.

*Please note this clock does not come with an on/off lever to silence the cuckoo call. If you would like to silence the cuckoo call you could either stop the pendulum or remove the right side weight

Take A Closer Look At The Clock

Benefits of a Mechanical Cuckoo Clock

Black Forest mechanical cuckoo clocks are weight driven and are available in two different movements:

• 1 Day Movement - you wind the clock by pulling the chain and winding the weights once a day
• 8 Day Movement - you wind the clock by pulling the chain and winding the weights once a week

Each mechanical cuckoo clock will have either two or three weights; two weights for cuckoo only and three weights for cuckoo and music. One weight runs the clock movement and hands that show the time and the second weight drives the cuckoo calling mechanism. The cuckoo sound is produced using bellows that push air through two whistles creating the 'cook' and 'coo' sounds respectively. If you choose to also have music with your mechanical cuckoo clock, the third weight drives a traditional mechanical music box movement with a pinned cylinder that plucks notes on a 'comb' to produce a melody.

Quality Black Forest Craftsmanship

• This genuine cuckoo clock is hand crafted in the Black Forest region of Germany by artisan clock makers Trenkle.
• For over a half of a century, the Trenkle Uhren GmbH company has been carrying on the clock production tradition. 
• Trenkle Black Forest clocks are a wonderful example of quality, careful workmanship and a love for detail. Their clocks are produced using a combination of creative handwork and the newest technology
• Trenkle Uhren's creative ideas are expressed in their ever changing models which add to the extensive range already available, which can be browsed both in store and online at the Clock Shop

Why Shop at the Clock Shop?

Our small family run business has been standing in the same location since 1993, providing Australia with the number one option for consistent quality timepieces. Don’t believe us? Check our our company reviews!

If you’re looking to purchase an authentic mechanical German cuckoo clock in Australia, then we offer a large range of quality timepieces that add a German inspired atmosphere to your home.

When you purchase a mechanical cuckoo clock from the Clock Shop you will be guaranteed a product that is authentic in origin, sourced directly from Germany, and crafted of the highest quality. These beautiful and unique hand carved clocks date back to the early 18th century and are still manufactured in the Black Forest region of Germany today. 

Key Features:

• Genuine hand-crafted mechanical operated cuckoo clock by Trenkle Uhren
• Quaint chalet in the mountain woods scene
• Features a traditional alphorn longhorn instrument
• Handpainted features including window shutters
• 1 day mechanical movement - needs to be wound once a day
• Measures 17cm in height
• No music
• Cuckoo calls the time once every 15 minutes, with no full call on the hour
• Bird sits out permanently, with no shutting door
• No sound off lever- cuckoo will call day and night
• Hand crafted in the Black Forest region of Germany
• 2 year warranty
• Fast delivery Australia wide
• Happiness guaranteed

Disclaimer:

Whilst we do our best to accurately capture all products to best represent their natural appearance, the colour and finish of this product may vary slightly from the images on our website.