Fox & Grapes 1 Day Mechanical Carved Cuckoo Clock 46cm By HÖNES

A Clock With A Story To Tell

Looking for a cuckoo clock that offers a background story to tell? Why not consider this charming 1 Day Mechanical Carved Cuckoo Clock designed by world renowned clock makers HÖNES from the Black Forest in Germany, where the company was established in 1950. 

Measuring 46cm in height*,  this cuckoo clock has been designed from the Fox & Grapes story as detailed below:

The story begins with a raven who is sitting on a branch eating a bunch of grapes, whilst a cunning fox lurks below, wanting the grapes for himself. In a plot to steal the grapes from the Raven, the fox devises a clever plan. He speaks to the raven “Oh, how beautiful you are! Tell me, is your voice equally that?”. With great pride the raven lets out the most stunning call that echoes throughout the woodlands, only to have the bunch of grapes fall from the branch which she is perched upon, directly into the open jaws of the clever fox.

This impressive hand-carved clock features deep and detailed carvings in the solid wood, including delicate motifs and foliage adorning the exterior of the design that frame the delightful clock perfectly. The detailed carvings include a raven at the crown, a cunning fox at the base of the clock below the clock dial, whilst nestled in amongst the leaf foliage around the face of the house are three bunches of grapes placed at different positions. This clock provides an alternative to the common cuckoo clock carved design of the 5 leaf & bird models - one of the most popular styles of cuckoo clock carvings today.

The clock also features a wooden clock dial in the centre of the piece, and a timber pendulum that hangs below the clock itself, alongside the weights. Rounding out this fascinating timepiece are colourful dancers dressed in traditional Black Forest clothing situated on a balcony above the clock dial. This particular clock runs on a 1 day mechanism, and therefore needs to be wound once a day simply by pulling the weights. The in-built cuckoo of this clock calls the time each hour and once at half past, with a manual night shut off function should that be preferred. The particular automaton (moving parts) for this clock include the dancers on the balcony who twirl when the music plays after the cuckoo calls. 

This beautifully designed clock by HÖNES is a charming timepiece, suitable for those looking for a quality traditional cuckoo clock that has been produced with the same carving methods that have been practised for hundreds of years.

Take A Closer Look At This 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.

Hand Crafted in the Black Forest, Germany

This genuine cuckoo clock is hand crafted in the Black Forest region of Germany by artisan clock makers HÖNES.

For true and authentic German Black Forest clocks, many people have come to rely on the quality and craftsmanship of the HÖNES name. HÖNES offers more than 70 years of experience with creating beautiful, high quality clocks.

Using only highly skilled and talented woodcarvers, HÖNES ensures that each clock creation is exceptionally built. From the design to the details, HÖNES cuckoo clocks have an elegance and beauty that is typical of all Black Forest clockmakers. Ensuring that all clocks are made in the traditional methods is one of the reasons that HÖNES remains such a popular and trusted provider of cuckoo clocks.

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 out 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 us, 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. 

A Guaranteed Product of Authenticity 

The Clock Shop is a member of the “VDS-Verein die Schwarzwalduhr” (= Black Forest clock association), and a certificate of authenticity is included for all clocks with a mechanical movement made in the Black Forest. In order to provide customers with this certificate of authenticity, the product must be produced authentically and exclusively from the Black Forest, and must be working purely mechanically with all of its essential working parts to have also been produced in the Black Forest as well. HÖNES mechanical cuckoo clocks all guarantee the hallmarks of quality, precision and authenticity and as such, come with this certificate. 

When you purchase a mechanical cuckoo clock from the Clock Shop we will guarantee:

• 2 year warranty on all cuckoo clock purchases
• A VDS Certificate of authenticity
• Top quality customer service with fast response times
• Fast and secure delivery to anywhere in Australia
• A 100% happiness guarantee policy with easy returns

Key Features:

• Genuine Black Forest hand carved mechanical cuckoo clock by HÖNES
• Traditional Fox & Grapes scene that tells a unique story
• Features delicate motifs and foliage
• Deep and detailed carvings include a raven at the crown & a fox below the clock dial
• Nestled in amongst the leaf foliage are three bunches of grapes
• Provides an alternative to the common cuckoo clock carved design of the popular 5 leaf & bird models
• Wooden clock dial
• Timber pendulum that hangs below the clock itself, alongside the weights
• Colourful dancers dressed in traditional Black Forest clothing situated on a balcony above the clock dial
• 1 day mechanism
• Needs to be wound once a day simply by pulling the weights
• In-built cuckoo of this clock calls the time each hour and once at half past
• Manual night shut off function should that be preferred
• Automaton (moving parts) for this clock include the dancers on the balcony who twirl when the music plays after the cuckoo calls
• Measures 46cm* in height
• Certificate of authenticity
• 2 year warranty
• Free shipping on all orders over $400
• 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.

*The measurements of the clock do not include the height of the weights or pendulum.