What size weights do I need for my cuckoo clock?

A minimum of two weights are required to run a cuckoo clock. One powers the time and the other powers the cuckoo calling and any animation. Weights come in a variety of sizes. Most common are 275 gram weights for 1-day cuckoos, and 1000 (or more) gram weights for 8-day clocks.

What is my cuckoo clock worth?

These hand-made clocks start at around $150 for a nice 1-DAY cuckoo clock and can reach $3000 or more for a beautifully detailed work of art.

Which weight goes where on a cuckoo clock?

When looking at a two- or three-weight cuckoo clock, the weight farthest to the left powers the clock mechanism. The next weight powers the bird movement and cuckoo flute bellows.

How can you tell if a cuckoo clock is real?

If you have an authentic Black Forest cuckoo clock, you should also find a sticker on the inside of your cuckoo clock in black, white, and gold with the letters ‘VDS’. Here at Cuckooclocks.com, all our clocks come with certification, along with a five-year product warranty.

How big is an 8 day cuckoo clock?

Elaborate carving on this 15 inch 8 day cuckoo clock by August Schwer featuring loving birds and leafs. Clock features very deep carvings. Wooden bird, wooden hands, dial and cuckoo bird. Elaborate carving on this 15 inch 8 day cuckoo clock by August Schwer. Clock features 3 dimensional carved moving birds and cuckoo bird nest.

Which is the best hand carved cuckoo clock?

Sternreiter – German Hand Carved Cuckoo Clock is an endearing and premium wall clock that has been hand-carved in Germany. It has a mechanical brass movement driven by pine-shaped wooden weights. The traditional pendulum tick of this clock gives it an antique vibe.

What kind of clock is in 8 day chalet?

Cute 8 day 11 inh chalet with wooden figurine of a little boy hiking. This 11 inch 8 day cuckoo clock by August Schwer is featuring many decorative details. Solid carved wood roof.Wooden bird, wooden hands, dial and cuckoo bird. Spectacular 8 day chalet 11 inch 8 day cuckoo clock by August Schwer.

Where was the cuckoo clock made in Germany?

This clock is hand made in the Black Forest in Germany. The mechanical brass movement is driven by two weights and time escapes with the tick of a traditional pendulum. The cuckoo call sound is made by two wooden whistles with bellows inside the clock case.