Frequently Asked Questions:
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What is the difference between 1-day movement and 8-day movement?
Most mechanical cuckoo clocks are either 1-day or 8-day movement. This means they don't run on batteries (quartz movement) but instead need to be manually 'wound' by hand. A 1-day movement clock needs to be wound a minimum of once every day while an 8-day movement clock needs to be wound a minimum of once every eight days to keep time.
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How do I 'wind' my mechanical cuckoo clock?
Each mechanical cuckoo clock needs to be manually 'wound' by hand. This is done by gently pulling on the chains at the bottom of the clock towards the floor until the weight on the opposite end is raised to it's utmost position. Gravity does the rest and as the weights slowly lower again they pull the chain through the clock-work and power the mechanism. Remember to pull gently on the chains and it also helps to lightly support the weights as you raise it up with the chain. All of this might sound complex but it's really very simple and the routine is really quite endearing.
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When should I 'wind' my mechanical cuckoo clock?
A mechanical clock (either of 1-day or 8-day movement types) can be wound at any time of the day as many times as you want. Be sure to lightly pull the weight chains to raise the weights in accordance to the instruction manual.
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What does 'night-time shutoff' or 'light sensor' mean?
Most cuckoo clocks (either mechanical or battery powered) come with 'night-time shutoff' in either a manual or 'light sensor' variety. This just means that both varieties enable you to control when the clock makes sounds.
Mechanical cuckoo clocks have a manual 'night-time shutoff' which are usually a lever with 2 positions - sound on or sound off.
Battery powered cuckoo clocks usually come with an automatic 'night-time shutoff' otherwise known as a light sensor which detects light levels and disables sound when the lights are off or it is very dark. While some include volume levels as well as sound on/off positions, some models also include an option to stop the sound between the hours of 9:00pm and 8:00am.
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Carved 8-day musical cuckoo clock with Aesops Fable 'Fox & Raven' and grapes 60cm by August Schwer
Brand: August Schwer
Model ID: august-5.0290.01.P
Estimated Delivery Time: This clock will be sent directly to your delivery address from the clockmakers workshop in Germany. Subject to availability, build completion time, and border customs times, the delivery day is approximately between January 05 and January 09 for all UK and mainland Europe customers.
IMPORT COSTS: Cuckoo Collections is proud to announce that we will pay for ALL customs charges or Import VAT costs for our UK customers. We don't want our UK customers being surprised by any additional charges (that are due to the Brexit). Therefore, if you are notified of any customs charges then please let us know. We will organise to have these paid or the amounts refunded back to you.
£971.00 £1,129.25
Crafted in the Black Forest by renowned cuckoo clock manufacturers 'August Schwer', this stunning large carved Black Forest cuckoo clock depicts the theme of the "Fox and the Raven". A favourite of Aesops fables, 'the fox and the raven' is the story of a wily fox who outsmarts a raven for a grape.
In the fable a raven has found a grape and has retired to a branch to eat it. A fox, wanting the grape for himself, cleverly decides to flatter the raven in a ploy to steal the grape. The fox says "Oh, you are so beautiful! But I wonder if your voice is just as beautiful to match?". Blushing, the raven proudly puffs out its chest, takes a deep breath, and lets out its most sweetest 'caw-caw' only to have the grape fall from it's mouth and be quickly devoured by the cunning fox waiting under the tree.
All August Schwer clocks are constructed with a wooden dial, wooden hands, cuckoo (August Schwer exclusive life-like wooden cuckoo) and wooden pendulum while it’s weights are made of cast iron.
Music
The cuckoo clock plays it's melodies through a mechanical Swiss-made 'REUGE' music box that alternates between the songs "Edelweiss" and "The Happy Wanderer". The sound can be switched off at night with a manual lever.
CUCKOO CHIME
It features a charming hand-painted cuckoo bird which animates from behind it's little door and sings in the hour (a succession of 'cuckoo' calls, corresponding to the time of day). The sound can be turned off manually at night with a 'sound-off' lever.
8-day Movement
This clock is powered by 8-day movement meaning approximately every eight days the clock needs to be manually wound. The act of winding the cuckoo clock is very easy and only requires someone to gently pull on the chains so that the weights are drawn back to their utmost position. Gravity does the rest and ensures the clock can be kept perfectly on time as the weight lowers and slowly pulls the chain back through the clock-work mechanism.
Guarantee
This cuckoo clock by August Schwer is guaranteed with the 'Black Forest Clock Association's Certificate of Authenticity' to verify that the clock was made in the Black Forest Region, Germany and that all of it's parts, including it's internal clock mechanism, have been made with the highest of standard of manufacture.
All of our cuckoo clocks come with a 30-day money back guarantee, a 2 year warranty, and FREE shipping within Europe & Mainland UK.
Product Details:
| Material: | Wood |
| Colour: | Walnut |
| Movement Type: | 8-day Movement |
| Clock mechanism | High quality 'Regula' movement |
| Size (height): | 60 cm |
| Size (width): | 46 cm |
| Size (depth): | 26 cm |
| Chime: | Every hour |
| Nighttime shut-off | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| VdS Certified | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Made by August Schwer in Schoenwald, Black Forest, Germany |
Black Forest Clock Association's 'Certificate of Authenticity'
All of our mechanical Black Forest cuckoo clocks come complete with a 'Certificate of Authenticity' which verifies that the clock was made in the Black Forest Region, Germany and that all of it's parts, including it's internal clock mechanism, have been made with the highest of standard of manufacture. This certificate was created by the Black Forest Clock Association as a certification process designed to protect the Black Forest tradition and to represent it's quality around the world. This is the promise that Cuckoo Collections passes on from our manufacturers to you, the customer.
Estimated Delivery Time: This clock will be sent directly to your delivery address from the clockmakers workshop in Germany. Subject to availability, build completion time, and border customs times, the delivery day is approximately between January 05 and January 09 for all UK and mainland Europe customers.
IMPORT COSTS: Cuckoo Collections is proud to announce that we will pay for ALL customs charges or Import VAT costs for our UK customers. We don't want our UK customers being surprised by any additional charges (that are due to the Brexit). Therefore, if you are notified of any customs charges then please let us know. We will organise to have these paid or the amounts refunded back to you.
Worried about your order arriving on time? Nine out of ten of our orders arrive within the estimated delivery time or even earlier. However sometimes there can be factors (such as availability and delivery location) that can affect the delivery time and lengthen it by a few days or even a week or two for some more complex models. In such cases we will keep you informed of the delay and work with the the manufacturer and courier throughout the process to make it as simple as possible for you to rest assured knowing your clock is on track to you. Many of our clocks are held in stock with our suppliers but, depending on the model/brand, some are built-to-order by one of our many manufacturers in Italy, Germany, Japan or Switzerland. We appreciate your patience in such cases and we will inform you of the tracking details as soon as your order is shipped from the manufacturer or supplier.
At any time, if you have questions or concerns about the delivery time of your order (maybe because it's for a birthday, wedding or Christmas present) then let us know and we will do our best to fast-track the order with our manufacturers. Contact us here.
