Railroad House Black 8 Day Mechanical Cuckoo Clock 101cm By HERR

Measuring 101cm in height, this impressive clock features the design of a railroad house, or, Bahnhäusleuhr in German, which resembles an important milestone in the history of Black Forest Clock Making. The design came to be in the mid 18th century, by Friedrich Eisenlohr, an architect for a railroad company, who was inspired by the houses of railroad gatekeepers. This vintage reproduction is a bold design, and features deep and detailed carvings - features which set Robert Herr cuckoo clocks apart. Additional details to complete the overall design feature include the clock dial, numerals and hands which are also made from wood, whilst the chains and other visible metal parts are darkly burnished. The clock has been treated with a black antique wax, and the weights are encased in beautiful hand turned wooden housings.

What sets this clock apart is that the entire piece has been carved and hand signed by one person, who has seen the project through from start to completion. The combination of the design, creativity and attention to detail that Robert Herr cuckoo clocks encompasses truly represents what the essence of Black Forest high class workmanship is all about.

The in-built wooden cuckoo of this clock has a very beautiful cuckoo call which calls the time each hour and once every half hour, moving its wings when called. This clock model has a manual night shut-down mode that is enabled by lifting and pulling a lever, and it needs to be wound once a week.