Cuckoo Clocks

John Grant asked:


Many people love collecting antiques. This is a passion that many people know too well. This is the same passion that people collecting antique clocks share as well. They would go out of their way just to find the best items. With the advent of the Internet, many of these people have discovered the convenience of buying collectible antique clocks online.

Most of the antique clocks made from the 15th century to the mid 17th century can be found in museums. Only a small number of these clocks are privately owned. Fortunately, with the Internet, many people have now better chances of gaining access to these clocks online.

There are more clocks made from the 1800s to the 1900s. These clocks were made in mass quantities so you will find them easily online.

Buying collectible antique clocks online differ from buying them in the conventional manner. You will find clocks that are worth well over $60,000. You will find models that are priced over $100,000. It is wise to get hold of a clock appraisal before you actually purchase a certain item.

Collecting and buying collectible antique clocks online is not that easy. If you are new to antique clock collection, you will be surprised to know that there are a lot of things that you need to do or to research before making a purchase. This is especially true these days because there is a widespread proliferation of reproductions, knock offs and fakes. If you are not an experienced collector, you could end up confused or worse, scammed.

Before venturing into buying collectible antique clocks online, you need to term the terms used by antique sellers and enthusiasts. Knowing the language and antique collection jargons will help you make your decisions.

There are also several things that you need to take into consideration before you purchase any item online. First of all, you need to know the history of a particular piece. This is where buying collectible antique clocks online can be a bit challenging. Most of antique items come with an expensive price tag so you cannot afford to be careless when you are making your purchases. Do not buy antique clocks that are defective. Make sure that it is carefully preserved and well-taken care of to ensure that you are paying for good value.

It is very important, therefore, that you do your research before you buy any item. The Internet is a good reference. You will find valuable information about antique pieces. You will also know the history of certain items. The need for research before buying collectible antique clocks online has always been emphasized by experienced collectors.

Of course, you also have to make sure that your online seller is trustworthy and reputable. You cannot be careless with your money. Do a background check of the online seller before you purchase anything. There are online auctions that you can check and join. You will often find great items from these online auction houses.

With the advent of the Internet, buying antique items has never been easier. As long as you are careful with your purchase, there is no reason why you should not consider buying collectible antique clocks online.



Mike

Suie Roberts asked:


To make a Football Crazy Wall Clock you will need…

Paint, thick card or an old grocery box, a clock mechanism and clock hands (you will find these at craft shops) and a print out of pattern of football shirts which is available at the link below.

Colour the football shirts in the team’s strip you choose. You can colour them randomly if you wish. Number each shirt 1 to 12.

To make the clock face, draw around a large dinner plate or a tea tray onto some card. An old grocery box is great. Cut out two identical circles, and glue them together so that the lines in the cards structure cross, this will give the clock face extra strength.

Once the glue is dry, paint the clock face green. Again leave to dry. With white paint, paint on a centre line through the middle of the clock face, and paint a kick off circle in the middle of the clock.

Push a pencil through the centre of the clock face ready to attach the clock mechanism. Be very careful and use the old Plasticine trick - Put a ball of Plasticine on the table, put your card on top of it where you need the hole to be, and push the pencil through the card and into the Plasticine.

Arrange the football shirts on the clock face and stick them down.

Push the clock spindle through the hole and push on the hands. The mechanism has a hole for hanging the clock on the wall.

Put a battery in the clock and set the time.



Tonya

life goes on… asked:


At about 3AM, I was drunk as a skunk. I came home just in
time to hear the cuckoo clock cuckoo three times. Quickly
coming up with a plan, I cuckooed nine more times, hoping my
wife would think it was midnight. I was very proud of myself.

The next day, my wife asked what time I got home, and I
replied, “Midnight, just like I said.”

She said that was good, and for some reason she said we
needed a new cuckoo clock. When I asked why, she answered,
“Last night when it cuckooed midnight, it cuckooed three
times, said ‘Crap!,’ cuckooed four more times, farted,
cuckooed three times, cleared its throat, cuckooed two more
times and then started giggling.”
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LOL just a disclaimer..this joke was found on a website

Kathryn

Andrei Myers asked:


“Tick, tock, tick, tock”, the stunning clocks on the shop’s window go. Each seems to ask you: “Will you take me home today?” Before you do, here is a rundown on these stunning clocks.

Floor clocks plus

There are different floor clocks to suit your style. Whether you are a romantic or a yuppie, there is just the clock that’ll fit in your life, home, and office. Made by trusted names in the business, you can be sure that floor clocks have the same precision and quality as grandfather clocks.

When you hear about floor clocks, do not be misled to think that these are all about the traditional grandfather clocks. It is amazing how floor clocks have evolved to ride on the crest of change. One should not hesitate to put one in the office - the contemporary style contributes to the perfect corporate look without going overboard.

For the home, there is also the classic or the trendy designs to choose from. You’ll have a choice of the tall grandfather clocks to clocks that come in white or chili red casings that will be a good match for contemporary or ultra modern interiors.

There’s no problem when it comes to choosing the right one to suit your taste. You’ll want more than one, though, because these are all irresistible.

The different floor clocks

The floor clocks come in different designs and makers. There’s the limited edition, Presidential and Ambassador collection, Broadmour Collection, Curio floor clocks, and the furniture trend designs.

One simple but eye-catching piece is the Metropolitan from the Howard Miller collection. This is ideal for both home and office, showing a white dial with simple black hour hands and markers and finished in Merlot Cherry in varying hardwood and veneers. This floor clock is just perfect for the minimalist approach to interior decorating.

From the Broadmour collection, the Filmour, Glenmour, and Raymour - all have interior illumination. The Filmour has a pediment showing off a Cerejeira panel with raised vine and shell overlay. The pediment of the Raymour shows off the graceful curves of a swan’s neck embossed with rossettes; while the Glenmour displays a crotch panel with raised vine and shell overlay.

Perhaps your taste veers toward a more artsy design like the Vercelli that stands on wrought iron work and features an open case design. Or, you’d go for the stunning quartz that has a base light that illuminates the natural slate body and the burnished copper pendulum. You’ll surely have this topping your wish chart from the array of floor clocks.

Getting the best from floor clocks

Floor clocks from Howard Miller, Ridgeway, and Henschel are the ideal wedding gifts. This would be a wonderful way to wish the bridal couple luck on their new life together. These will also last you a lifetime of pleasure and can be passed on as valuable heirlooms.

Home and office will always have that unbeatable special touch from elegant floor clocks. Don’t you wish to have one now?



Mark

ww asked:


Usually, an 8-day cuckoo clock needs winding every week or so. How come mine has to be wound every two days? Is this a defect?
Bought the cuckoo in Switzerland. Thought I was scammed by some Chinese owner. But the rest of the clock works alright except having to wind an 8-day cuckoo every 2-3 days. Can someone tell me what’s wrong with my cuckoo clock?
It’s a two yrs old cuckoo.

Keith

Steve C asked:


The other night I was invited out for a night with “the girls.”
I told my husband that I would be home by midnight, “I promise!”
Well, the hours passed and the margaritas went down way too easy.
Around 3 am, a bit loaded, I headed for home.
Just as I got in the door, the cuckoo clock in the hall started up and cuckooed 3 times.
Quickly, realizing my husband would probably wake up, I cuckooed another 9 times.
I was really proud of myself for coming up with such a quick-witted solution (even when totally smashed), in order to escape a possible conflict with him.
The next morning my husband asked me what time I got in, and I told him “Midnight.” He didn’t seem pissed off at all. I thought,
” Whew! I got away with that one!”
Then he said, “We need a new cuckoo clock.”
When I asked him why, he said, “Well, last night our clock cuckooed three times,

then it said, “Oh shit, ” cuckooed four more times, cleared it’s throat, cuckooed another three times, giggled, cuckooed twice more, and then tripped over the coffee table and farted.

Florence

Joe T asked:


I can’t remember the name of the piece, but I do know at several times in the piece the whole band stopped and the clarinet played 2 notes that sounded like a cuckoo. Can anyone tell me the name of this piece? Thanks.

Edna

clara f asked:


i got two but dont know how to use it plz help me thanx

Matthew

nix asked:


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Judy

Andrei Myers asked:


Time will tell, and floor clocks will always tell it with panache. These clocks come in styles that can belong in any modern home with all your innovative furniture and knickknacks. If anybody says that these clocks are a waste of time, they are dead wrong.

Look Up or Down at these Clocks

To differentiate floor clocks from the traditional grandfather clocks is easy - it has to do with the styling and the absence of mechanical movements and chains. So when you see tall clocks that have a pendulum, quartz movement, and hear the familiar chimes but look disparate from your mom’s tall clock because these don’t have wooden cases and weights, you’re looking at a floor clock.

Not all floor clocks are statuesque. You can find one styled like a round table with sculpted metal legs. You can sit around it with your friends and enjoy the clock’s features at a closer range while chatting about politics and business opportunities. So there’s no quarrel about these clocks being uninteresting time pieces, right?

As to colors, you’ll be astounded to learn that there is a white floor clock, which you will find compatible to most of your existing furniture or your interiors. There are also clocks with cases fashioned with quality wrought-iron and finished to create that aged effect, or designed with iron leaves and rosettes. If you are getting one of these clocks, go for the unusual design to make it your while.

The Clocks To Beat

Floor clocks coming from Howard Miller, Ridgeway, Henstchel, and Bulova are exquisite creations that fuse technology and modern design. There are several standard bearers you can choose from when shopping for a floor clock for your home, business establishment, or for a client, if you’re an interior designer.

The seductive curves of the Alison clock from Howard Miller would brighten a gloomy corner in your living room. In white finish to simulate a distressed antique look, this clock has a casing treated with the best hardwoods and polish. A convex glass protects the dial and the big, black Arabic numerals. It also has volume control and night sound shut-off for the Westminster and Ave Maria chimes.

The imposing La Rochelle from Howard Miller in Americana cherry has a removable crown overlay. At the base are raised panels with a cut-out graced with a lovely shell overlay. The Kieninger movement provides an automatic chime switch-off option. This clock has a locking door to prevent tampering. The black Roman numerals on the white clock face are protected by a convex crystal glass.

The Metropolitan from Howard Miller shows crisp, clean, lean lines in black casing that accentuate the white dial face with its black hands and hour markers. The pendulum, in spun nickel, again highlights the length of the black case. The entire effect of the design gives that very contemporary look. This clock has the same convenient night sound shut-off and volume control.

These are just a few samples of the floor clocks you can find online or at the downtown clock shops. You can be sure that all the designs are worth your while. There will one that will comfortably fill up the missing link in your search for the best floor clock. So you say that these clocks aren’t worth your while?



Francisco