The Quartz Black Forest Cuckoo Clock with Animated Wood Chopper, Dancers and Water-Wheel by Schneider adds modern convenience to classic craftsmanship. Painstakingly hand-carved and painted by Black Forest German artisans, this clock is made from hardwood and features a wooden clock face and hands, as well as exquisitely detailed figurines on the front ledge that come to life at the top of each hour. The wood chopper chops while the dancers move and the water-wheel turns. This cuckoo clock features music that plays after the call of the cuckoo. A different melody plays each hour: songs include "Happy Wanderer," "Edelweiss," "Dr. Zhivago," "Swan Lake," theme from the "Deer Hunter," "Loreli," "Home Sweet Home," "Sound of Silence," "Clementine," "The Entertainer," "Love Theme from 'The Godfather,'" and "Fur Elise." This piece operates on a quartz movement, which means no winding is required. Batteries not included. Artisan and craftsman Anton Schneider began producing cuckoo clocks from his German farmhouse in 1848. Based on those humble beginnings, the Schneider legacy has lasted for six generations, and their clocks are just as beautiful and carefully crafted as they were back then. Known for their love of detail combined with old world handicraft skills, the highly skilled artisans at Schneider labor to produce clocks that are works of art as well as functional timepieces. With a dedicated staff of specialized workers, the Schneider factory based in the heart of the Black Forest is one of the most popular producers of classic cuckoo clocks in the world today. Carved wood clock with antique finish. Quartz movement operates on batteries. Detailed figurines come to life at the top of the hour. Optional manual nighttime shut-off option. 11.8H x 9.8W x 7.9D inches.
