Top Cuckoo Clocks

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By IzzyM

Cuckoo clocks makes great gifts to buy for someone special. Whether it is for someone who is just starting married life, or an extra special Christmas present for Grandma, cuckoo clocks bring delight to all who see them.

Crafted mainly in the Black Forest area of Germany, cuckoo clocks bring a long and interesting history into your home.

The first cuckoo clocks were crafted over 300 years ago by simple farm and woodworkers, to while away the long winter nights when they couldn't work their trades due to severe weather.

These early cuckoo clocks were made entirely of wood, with simple hand-painted faces, but they were amazingly accurate.

Using the same principals, the cuckoo clock gradually became more ornate, resulting finally in the many extremely intricate and attractive cuckoo clocks on the market today.

The very best of them are still hand-crafted in the Black Forest area of Germany.

Deerwood Cuckoo Clock

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The Deerwood Cuckoo Clock features a volume or switch off control on its cuckoo sounds and has an in-built light sensor that switches its sounds off after dark.

When the light of morning arrives, it will start again, cuckooing on the hour, every hour.

Featuring an accurate quartz movement, this attractive cherry-finished cuckoo clock stands 23" tall, 14" deep and 7" wide, not counting the extra length offered by the pendulums. It comes with a 1 year warranty.

Deerwood Cuckoo Clock
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Deerwood Cuckoo Clock

Disney Character Cuckoo Clock: Happiest Of Times by The Bradford Exchange

Disney Character Cuckoo Clock: Happiest Of Times by The Bradford Exchange
Amazon Price: $195.00

The Disney Character Cuckoo Clock: Happiest Of Times by The Bradford Exchange features loads of the favorite Disney characters including Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Winnie the Pooh and many more.

42 Disney characters in total are displayed on a real wood case that takes its design from Cinderalla's castle.

Even the clock face has paintings of Disney characters including Dumbo, Tinkerbell and others.

On the hour,instead of a cuckoo, a tiny Tinkerbell appears to the twinkling sound of a magic wand.

The precise quatrz movement is powered by 2 x D batteries and 1 x 'AA' battery and the clock is covered by a 1 year warranty.

Note: This is not a toy. This is a collectors items and come with paper authentication from the Bradford Exchange.

Disney Character Cuckoo Clock: Happiest Of Times by The Bradford Exchange
Disney Character Cuckoo Clock: Happiest Of Times by The Bradford Exchange

12 Inch Cuckoo Clock

12 Inch Cuckoo Clock
Amazon Price: $194.95

The 12 Inch Cuckoo Clock is a superb piece of workmanship.

Hand-crafted from the finest dark oak, it will look good in any decor.

It's quartz movement keeps precision time, and features an in-built light sensor to switch the popping cuckoo's sound off at night

Also has a volume control for less or more sound during the day, depending on what you require. This will make a great gift that can be handed down through the generations.

12 inch cuckoo clock

12 Inch Cuckoo Clock
12 Inch Cuckoo Clock

River City Clocks Musical Multi-Colored Quartz Cuckoo Clock

River City Clocks Musical Multi-Colored Quartz Cuckoo Clock - 8 Inches Tall - Model # M8-08PQ
Amazon Price: $217.00
List Price: $310.00

The River City Clocks Musical Multi-Colored Quartz Cuckoo Clock makes an attractive addition to any home.

Featuring precision quartz movement, this multi-colored themed cuckoo clock will soon become a family favorite.

Complete with on/off switch, volume control and night time sensor to silence the bird, this beautiful cuckoo clock comes with 2 year guarantee, and also plays 12 different melodies.

River City Clocks Musical Multi-Colored Quartz Cuckoo Clock
River City Clocks Musical Multi-Colored Quartz Cuckoo Clock

River City Clocks Quartz Cuckoo Clock - Chalet with Goose, Pump, & Ringing Bell - Westminster Chime or Cuckoo Sound -

River City Clocks Quartz Cuckoo Clock - Chalet with Goose, Pump, & Ringing Bell - Westminster Chime or Cuckoo Sound - 10 Inches Tall - Model # 2220Q-10WC
Amazon Price: $200.00

The River City Clocks Quartz Cuckoo Clock - Chalet with Goose, Pump, & Ringing Bell - Westminster Chime or Cuckoo Sound features three different sound modes - Westminster chimes, cuckoo or silence.

The German built ornate case features a ringing bell in the bell tower, a rubber goose and a water pump.

The clock itself is quartz-run for precision timing, and has a decorative brass and wood pendulum. There is no cuckoo although the sounds are there, and they can be muted or turned off.

This is an equisite cuckoo clock which will continue to bring pleasure for years to come.

River City Clocks Quartz Cuckoo Clock - Chalet with Goose, Pump, & Ringing Bell - Westminster Chime or Cuckoo Sound -
River City Clocks Quartz Cuckoo Clock - Chalet with Goose, Pump, & Ringing Bell - Westminster Chime or Cuckoo Sound -

Cuckoo clocks at Amazon

River City Clocks One Day Hand-carved Musical Cuckoo Clock with Dancers and Animated Birds - 16 Inches Tall
Amazon Price: $630.00
List Price: $850.00
Kassel™ Hand - carved Cuckoo Clock
Amazon Price: $64.21
List Price: $203.00
One Day Cuckoo Clock with Five Maple Leaves & One Bird
Amazon Price: $238.00
List Price: $310.00

Comments

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Boomer60 20 months ago

You really have me thinking I need to get my cuckoo clock fixed. My sister in-law collects clocks, I'm sure she has a clock repair person that could do the job.

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IzzyM Hub Author 20 months ago

Good idea to go to someone recommended because I was reading online there is no industry standard for clock repairers, and you could go to one that just does a quick fix and the repair won't last. Your sister-in-law will have a good idea about who is good and who isn't.

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humagaia Level 1 Commenter 20 months ago

As we get older clocks just seem to remind us that time is ebbing away. My clocks are all digital but if I were in the market for a cuckoo clock Izzy I certainly now know where to come.

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Nell Rose Level 8 Commenter 20 months ago

Hi, Izzy, I had forgotten what fun they are! I love the ones above, I really should get myself a proper clock like this, they are brilliant, cheers nell

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IzzyM Hub Author 20 months ago

Yes perhaps we don't want to be reminded of time ebbing away! Personally it's not something I think of when I look at my big face 1.99 clocks on the house. I think a cuckoo clock makes an extra special gift. And Nell, maybe someone special will buy you one :)

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Wendy Krick 20 months ago

I haven't seen a cuckoo clock in years. I really should think about getting one. That Disney clock is really nice.

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IzzyM Hub Author 20 months ago

Yes buy it is a collectors item. You'd be frightened to put that on your wall in case it got broken lol

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EmmaMedu Level 1 Commenter 20 months ago

My grandma used to have a clock like this and I liked it very much.

Nice hub, reminds me of my childhood :o))

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IzzyM Hub Author 20 months ago

I think it reminds all of us of our childhoods! My grandmother had a cuckoo clock too and I loved it :)

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LeanMan Level 4 Commenter 20 months ago

These are great old clocks, time that they made a big comeback.

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IzzyM Hub Author 20 months ago

Quite agree, LeanMan, especially with the modern ones that we can shut off when they get too noisy:)

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viking305 Level 6 Commenter 20 months ago

Yes buying a Cuckoo clock for someone as a christmas gift would be a good idea. You have a great selection here and buying gifts online is extremely easy too.

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IzzyM Hub Author 20 months ago

Thanks Viking. They'd maybe be wanting to kill me come January (take your effin cuckoo noises elsewhere) but the new clocks all have a silencer and/or a night to shut them up!

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kaltopsyd Level 1 Commenter 20 months ago

Izzy, I read this yesterday and my comment didn't go through! So... I think I said, because of your Hub, now I really want a Cuckoo clock! They're so cool. :) Thanks.

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IzzyM Hub Author 20 months ago

They are a whole lot more interesting than most of the clocks you can get, that's for sure :)

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WallStickerDecals 11 months ago

Wood clock this sounds interesting!

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