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How to find a Cuckoo Clock

How to choose a Cuckoo Clock

Cuckoo clocks are sold for all budgets and make great gifts, souvenirs and timepieces.� The cuckoo clock still is one of the most familiar clocks today and has become a part of our culture. Cuckoo clocks add charm and character to any home or office.� Below we have sourced what we consider to be list of Cuckoo Clock retailers who have the best clocks available.� Based on price and type we have selected the best websites below.�

If you’re after an authentic, traditional, hand carved German cuckoo clock with bird and mechanical movement then F Hinds has a selection of approx 7 clocks which range from �100-�450.� F hinds are a trusted brand of 150yrs with stores throughout the country, so it’s a reliable retailer.

If you’re after quantity and perhaps you don’t want to pay more than �50 pounds then Amazon has a huge collection - Amazon - Cuckoo Clocks .� They have every size and colour of Cuckoo Clocks you can imagine.�� They also have a very good selection of children’s clocks so it’s worth searching there products until something catches your eye.

John Lewis has an unusual Diamantini & Domeniconi Meridiana Cuckoo Clock (Red). The description states ‘The classic cuckoo clock has been reimagined with a sleek, contemporary look. This modern style features clean lines, a sleek swinging pendulum and a multi-setting pop-up cuckoo bird. This smart bird knows not to pop out when the lights are out and has 3 volume settings.’ �Simple but effective this clock is different and worth looking at if you require a clean cut design.

John Lewis also has Diamantini & Domeniconi Contemporary Cucu Wall Clocks in various colours which are modern and stylish.� If you search for ‘cucu’ in their search bar you will find these clocks.

Red Candy has a surprisingly large collection of clocks which are all contemporary and artistic looking.� They range from �48 - �330 so there for consumers who want to spend that little bit extra, but they are definitely have stand out clocks that would suit a modern home.� You can find their clocks under the Living section or alternatively you can search on their homepage for 'cuckoo'.

Heals have similar clocks to Red Candy and have a good selection of modern Cuckoo Clocks by Diamantini & Domeniconi.� They also have a cuckoo clock which is completely crazy – the Diamantini & Domeniconi Arcoiris Stripe Cuckoo Clock. Arcoiris means rainbow in Portuguese. This eye catching clock has many multicolored stripes and a cute white cuckoo would make a focal point in any room. Designed by Italian designer Raffaele Darra, the clock is made using coloured resin and the cuckoo can be switched off if required. The cuckoo clock can be wall hung or used as a mantel clock.

There are of course other suppliers of cuckoo clocks but whether �your choice is traditional, modern or just for the kids, the above should be a good starting point for finding that special cuckoo clock.

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Cuckoo Clock History

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One particular variety of wall clocks deserves special mention because of its almost universal popularity: the cuckoo clock. The cuckoo is a native bird of the forests and open country of Europe, with some relatives in American, most notably the roadrunner, made famous by cartoons with Wiley Coyote. There are almost as many myths and stories surrounding the creation of the cuckoo clock, as there might have been the live bird in the forests in the early 18th century. We will not try to resolve the discussions among those horological historians, rather simply say that these clocks began appearing in Southern Germany around the Black Forest around the middle of the 18th century. The design and style of these clocks has changed very little since then. Most often there is a chalet of wood, which contains the movement, with an opening door above the clock face out of which a cuckoo pops to chirp the time, along with a chime that rings the hour. They are weight driven with the weights of cast iron in the shape and colour of pinecones, the accuracy of time maintained by a pendulum with the bob often in the shape of a leaf. The cuckoo clock became a staple of the clock industry in the Black Forest region of Bavaria so much so that the clock is often simply called a “Black Forest” clock, even though its manufacture in the 20th century was throughout Europe and America. More designs were added to the chalet, often carvings of birds and animals on the sides or surrounding the face. An additional weight was added as the design flourished enabling the clock to also play a tune in addition to the cuckoo and striking of the hour.

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Other moving parts were added to some, Swiss dancers in a circle moving in and out of the case being a very popular one, as clockmakers enhanced the basic, classic design.� The classic ones are still made of wood in Bavaria and many antique cuckoo clocks are available. Modern Cuckoo Clocks, while mass produced, are also made of wood and convey a very good resemblance to the older, hand crafted clocks because of the attention to detail and quality of the manufacturers. Those wood reproductions have been very careful to carry with them the sound and resonance of true antique clocks. Sadly, there are some modern reproductions that are made of plastic and lack the “distinct” sound of the bird.