All About Cuckoos
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Dating your Vintage Cuckoo Clock
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When purchasing a vintage cuckoo clock you may be wondering how to know it’s age. While a specific date isn’t always possible, there are many clues that teach us about the fascinating history of cuckoo clocks.
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A Tradition of German Gifts
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The Christmas Markets opening across Europe now remind us of a centuries long tradition of hand tooled gifts, toys, and decorations from the Erzgebirge region of Germany. What are they? -
German Inspired Recipes
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This is a collection of German inspired recipes. Feel free to add your own, offer memories, tips, and, opinions. Nothing inspires the feelings like food (and cuckoos!) -
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Are Cuckoo Clocks Crazy?
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The question is an honest one : of all the birds in all the land, why is a cuckoo synonymous with crazy? In recognition of how much cereal the phra... -
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Why a Cuckoo Clock, Part I
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The question is a valid one. So many of us are never far from cell phones or devices which easily give us the time in bold digits. We don’t have to... -
Cuckoo Clock Terminology
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Cuckoo Clocks are heirloom pieces, designed hundreds of years ago and continually produced and handed down through generations. That doesn’t always...
