Vintage Black Forest Sternreiter Cuckoo Clock Made In Germany
The 12 traditional 8-day Bird and Leaf Cuckoo Clock by Sternreiter is a German Black Forest clock produced in Schwarzwald, commonly known as The Black Forest. Hand carved and built by the finest skilled craftsmen in Germany. Vintage/Early-Mid Century (1930-1969).The clock’s most prominent feature is the hand-carved bird sitting atop the clock, balanced by five chiseled leaves around the clock. This clock is assembled with the utmost in attention to detail; from the clock face, to the etching and finishes, this clock is truly a one-of-a-kind. A carved wooden cuckoo bird waits behind the door to coo.This cuckoo clock cuckoos every hour on the hour and once on the half hour. The mechanical brass movement is driven by two pine cone shaped cast iron weights and time escapes with the tick of a traditional pendulum. With 8-day clocks, the two chains need to be pulled only once per week. Dimensions: 12H x 8W x 6DMovement: 8 dayCuckoo: On the hour and half hourChain: 6 ft length