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Contrary to popular belief, the cuckoo clock apparently did not originate in the Black Forest in Germany, but it probably did originate in Germany. The earliest known description of a cuckoo clock was written in 1629 by a German nobleman named Philipp Hainhofer, who described a clock owned by a German Prince. Over the next century, the concept spread slowly, with additional descriptions and drawings of cuckoo clocks published in musical handbooks and other printed materials.

Around 1740 to 1750, the first clockmakers in the Black Forest began making cuckoo clocks. These clockmakers refined the design and construction of the clocks, making technical improvements to it and developing the beautiful design that we now recognize as the traditional Black Forest cuckoo clock.

In addition to the richly carved and decorated casings of the cuckoo clock, they are distinctively different from other clocks because they use the call of the cuckoo bird instead of the more conventional bell, gong, or chime. Some modern cuckoo clocks use a recording of an actual cuckoo bird call, but the traditional cuckoo clock created the call through the use of 2 organ pipes, tuned and timed to mimic the sound of the cuckoo.

Here you can find Swiss and German antique cuckoo clocks of all kinds, with a fresh selection of bargains on rare clocks with character every day.
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Antique Cuckoo Clock Black Forest Heavily Carved Rooster German late 1800s 30 hr Antique Cuckoo Clock Black Forest Heavily Carved Rooster German late 1800s 30 hr

Antique Cuckoo Clock Black Forest Heavily Carved Rooster German late 1800s 30 hr

Buy: $1,500.00 $45.00 $1,545.00
 28 mins 31 secs
Antique Black Forest Cuckoo Clock 8 Day Movement 1930's Wood Carved Birds Antique Black Forest Cuckoo Clock 8 Day Movement 1930's Wood Carved Birds

Antique Black Forest Cuckoo Clock 8 Day Movement 1930's Wood Carved Birds

Buy: $850.00 $40.00 $890.00
 51 mins 9 secs
Vintage Mano Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co. Clock Germany W/4 Hammers. Runs & Chimes Vintage Mano Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co. Clock Germany W/4 Hammers. Runs & Chimes

Vintage Mano Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co. Clock Germany W/4 Hammers. Runs & Chimes

Bid: $46.99
 $27.95 $74.94
 7 hrs
11 mins 34 secs
  • Item Condition: Used
  • Item Location: Dearborn Heights, MI, USA ZIP 48125
  • Shipping Type: Flat Rate
  • Shipping Cost: $27.95
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1950's Vintage German made Cuckoo Clock (RARE) 1950's Vintage German made Cuckoo Clock (RARE)

1950's Vintage German made Cuckoo Clock (RARE)

Bid: $45.00
 $14.00 $59.00
 21 hrs
53 mins 32 secs
Vintage Cuckoo Clock for parts or repair Vintage Cuckoo Clock for parts or repair

Vintage Cuckoo Clock for parts or repair

Bid: $7.99
 $12.99 $20.98
 22 hrs
39 mins 37 secs
Old Coo Coo Clock For Parts Or Repair Old Coo Coo Clock For Parts Or Repair

Old Coo Coo Clock For Parts Or Repair

Bid: $19.99
 $16.00 $35.99
 23 hrs
40 mins 25 secs
GORGEOUS* OLD GERMAN BLK. FOREST "8-DAY" BLUE BIRD CUCKOO CLOCK GORGEOUS* OLD GERMAN BLK. FOREST "8-DAY" BLUE BIRD CUCKOO CLOCK

GORGEOUS* OLD GERMAN BLK. FOREST "8-DAY" BLUE BIRD CUCKOO CLOCK

Bid: $134.00
 Based on Zip $134.00
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 1 day 25 mins 55 secs
ESTATE* OLD GERMAN BLACK FOREST "8-DAY" CHALET CUCKOO CLOCK ESTATE* OLD GERMAN BLACK FOREST "8-DAY" CHALET CUCKOO CLOCK

ESTATE* OLD GERMAN BLACK FOREST "8-DAY" CHALET CUCKOO CLOCK

Bid: $51.00
 Based on Zip $51.00
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 1 day 3 hrs
17 mins 32 secs
FABULOUS* OLD GERMAN BLACK FOREST CUCKOO CLOCK w/ THREE BIRDS FABULOUS* OLD GERMAN BLACK FOREST CUCKOO CLOCK w/ THREE BIRDS

FABULOUS* OLD GERMAN BLACK FOREST CUCKOO CLOCK w/ THREE BIRDS

Bid: $66.00
 Based on Zip $66.00
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 1 day 3 hrs
18 mins 8 secs
Vinatge Antique Collectable Cuckoo Clock Broke To Fix Or For Parts Black Forest Vinatge Antique Collectable Cuckoo Clock Broke To Fix Or For Parts Black Forest

Vinatge Antique Collectable Cuckoo Clock Broke To Fix Or For Parts Black Forest

Bid: $19.99
 $15.00 $34.99
 3 days 3 hrs
31 mins 26 secs
Item # 520 Vintage Schatz 8 Day Green Gloss Cuckoo Clock Item # 520 Vintage Schatz 8 Day Green Gloss Cuckoo Clock

Item # 520 Vintage Schatz 8 Day Green Gloss Cuckoo Clock

Bid: $585.00
 Free Local Pickup $585.00
 3 days 3 hrs
36 mins 52 secs
German made 1950's Brown Wood Cuckoo Clock 1 Day German made 1950's Brown Wood Cuckoo Clock 1 Day

German made 1950's Brown Wood Cuckoo Clock 1 Day

Bid: $250.00
 Based on Zip $250.00
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 3 days 14 hrs
59 mins 45 secs
Antique Beautiful Black Forest Handcarved Wood Cuckoo Clock Pieces Antique Beautiful Black Forest Handcarved Wood Cuckoo Clock Pieces

Antique Beautiful Black Forest Handcarved Wood Cuckoo Clock Pieces

Buy: $199.99 Based on Zip $199.99
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 5 days 1 hr
13 mins 26 secs
Lot of 2 Vitnage 8.5oz Cuckoo Clock Pinecone Weights Lot of 2 Vitnage 8.5oz Cuckoo Clock Pinecone Weights

Lot of 2 Vitnage 8.5oz Cuckoo Clock Pinecone Weights

Bid: $9.99
 Based on Zip $9.99
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 5 days 10 hrs
27 mins 7 secs
Vintage Wooden Cuckoo Clock, Small Wall Clock, May Be Only Good For Parts Vintage Wooden Cuckoo Clock, Small Wall Clock, May Be Only Good For Parts

Vintage Wooden Cuckoo Clock, Small Wall Clock, May Be Only Good For Parts

Bid: $5.00
 $7.75 $12.75
 6 days 2 hrs
23 secs
Eagle Cuckoo Clock Eagle Cuckoo Clock

Eagle Cuckoo Clock

Buy: $900.00 Based on Zip $900.00
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 6 days 2 hrs
34 mins 44 secs
Beautiful Antique Cuckoo Clock German Made Fruit Wood Beautiful Antique Cuckoo Clock German Made Fruit Wood
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Beautiful Antique Cuckoo Clock German Made Fruit Wood

Buy: $1,500.00 Free $1,500.00
 20 days 9 hrs
39 mins 41 secs
Gorgeous Antique Cuckoo Clock German Made Fruit Wood Gorgeous Antique Cuckoo Clock German Made Fruit Wood
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Gorgeous Antique Cuckoo Clock German Made Fruit Wood

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 20 days 10 hrs
16 mins 59 secs
Gorgeous Antique Cuckoo Clock Germany Fruit Wood Gorgeous Antique Cuckoo Clock Germany Fruit Wood
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Gorgeous Antique Cuckoo Clock Germany Fruit Wood

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 20 days 10 hrs
54 mins 14 secs
Rare German Black Forest Hand-Carved Cuckoo Mantle Clock 23" Tall Rare German Black Forest Hand-Carved Cuckoo Mantle Clock 23" Tall

Rare German Black Forest Hand-Carved Cuckoo Mantle Clock 23" Tall

Buy: $879.99 $20.00 $899.99
 23 days 5 hrs
49 mins 28 secs
  • Item Condition: Used
  • Item Location: Hatboro, PA, USA ZIP 19040
  • Shipping Type: Flat Rate
  • Shipping Cost: $20.00
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Antique Regula German Chalet Cuckoo Clock WORKING GUARANTEED see video! Antique Regula German Chalet Cuckoo Clock WORKING GUARANTEED see video!

Antique Regula German Chalet Cuckoo Clock WORKING GUARANTEED see video!

Buy: $249.99 Free $249.99
 25 days 20 hrs
47 mins 49 secs
Antique German Black Forest Novelty Cuckoo Clock GUARANTEED Recently Refurbished Antique German Black Forest Novelty Cuckoo Clock GUARANTEED Recently Refurbished

Antique German Black Forest Novelty Cuckoo Clock GUARANTEED Recently Refurbished

Buy: $299.99 Free $299.99
 27 days 21 hrs
13 mins 23 secs
German Vintage Cuckoo Clock Circa 1960 German Vintage Cuckoo Clock Circa 1960

German Vintage Cuckoo Clock Circa 1960

Buy: $120.00 Based on Zip $120.00
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 28 days 11 mins 52 secs



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