Wing Motions

In my home, one of the eye-catching pieces that I own is a Featherwood Cuckoo Clock. This is a gift from my husband since he knew how much I loved the old cuckoo clock we used to have in my parent’s house. It is the focal point of our living room, and never fails to [...]

Sound Time

The sound produced by a cuckoo wall clock is just like that of a natural feathered bird. Dating back since the mid eighteenth century, cuckoo clocks are pendulum-regulated and have remained as traditional as it has ever been with minimal deviations from its original type. Traditional cuckoo clocks used to be carved with elements of [...]

Timeless Work of Art

Cuckoo clocks are often designed to look like miniature chalet houses. These clocks use weights and a pendulum to keep time and sound out a cuckoo’s call every hour through bellows. These distinctive timepieces originated in the Black Forest region of Germany where the talents of carpenters and clock makers combined to form handmade cuckoo [...]

An Alternative Gift for a Chid’s Room

If you have young children, chances are you’ve seen most of the kiddie shows. You’ve also watched numerous cartoons too. It’s a delight to learn that today’s cartoon channels also feature classic cartoons. As a child I remember those classic cartoons. They often have a cartoon of musical cuckoo clocks that wake up the main [...]