Black forest clock
Anyone who has seen a black forest clock will recognize the design anywhere. Even though this style of timepiece comes in a variety of different forms there are basic elements that are associated with this well-loved collectable. The black forest clock is a favorite among many collectors for good reason.
There are many elements that make the black forest clock unusual and attractive to buyers. The timepiece is typically rather small. This is an attractive quality for collectors because the less room the items take, the more you can add to your collection. You can find a black forest clock ranging from four inches to eight inches in height.
These collectable timepieces are also popular as mechanical devices as well. Anyone who loves moving objects for the home will love a black forest clock. The quartz movement is well-known among collectors but a novice will recognize the motion features as well. You may associate the black forest clock with the larger German clocks that have a character move along a track to ring a bell each hour.
Many of these timepieces have wind-up features that put the gears into motion. A black forest clock may need to be wound up each day in order for it to work properly. Many collectors find this to be appealing but others prefer newer features that require less attention.
People who like newer features (as well as independent timepieces that require little attention) might want to opt for a black forest clock that is battery operated. The great thing about these clocks is that they are small and require very little power to run. One or two AA batteries are all that it takes to power the typical black forest clock.
Another appealing aspect of the timepiece is the craftsmanship. Most of these clocks are hand carved in quality wooden material. The painstaking process of carving a black forest clock is left to the imagination to those of us who have never taken on such a project. You can see the intricate details in one of these pieces from across the room.
When I look at a black forest clock, I immediately think of Hansel and Gretel from the Mother Goose and Grimm tales. There is something magical about these old wooden timepieces. Even those that are newer and even those that are not hand carved have a certain charm that is commonly associated with Europe and times gone past.
