Do you have gift certificates?
Asked 1 ´year ago | ANRI Nativity - Ferràndiz - Donkey (#21)
Answer:
Yes, we do sell gift certificates in various denominations.
Is this totally weight driven or does it require a battery?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - 8-Day Traditional Nature with Bird & Leaves - Schneider
Answer:
This clock is an 8-Day Mechanical Clock, which means it is weight-driven and needs to be wound every week.
Do you sell only a cuckoo call
Asked 1 ´year ago | Mini Clock - Quartz Chalet with Sheep - Engstler
Answer:
This clock has three settings: Silent, Cuckoo Call and the Westminster Chime.
Love the clock. Is there a nighttime option besides the full silent mode?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Quartz Cuckoo Clock with Five leaves & Sound - Engstler
Answer:
This clock comes with three settings: Silent, Cuckoo Call or Westminster Chime. There is not night time setting.
Do you use real fur on your nutcrackers? Thanks.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker - Black Forest Fellow with Cuckoo Clock
Answer:
Our nutcrackers do feature real rabbit fur.
Will this pyranid be in stock in future to purchase. Thank you
Asked 1 ´year ago | 2-Tier Christmas Pyramid - Nativity Scene with Laser Cut Details
Answer:
This pyramid will be back in stock in the summer of 2025, for the next Christmas season.
Hi, does this tree topper holder work with the 16 inch and the 28 inch stars?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Tree Top Holder for Stars - A1e
Answer:
This tree topper only works for 5 inch Herrnhuter A1e stars.
How many batteries are needed and what are their life expectancy in the clock before changing.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - Quartz Chalet with Dog & Moving Beer Drinker - Engstler
Answer:
This clock requires 3 C-type batteries. We recommend brand-new batteries brand batteries, like Duracell or Energizer. They should last for at least one year.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - 1-Day Chalet with Moving Beer Drinker - HEKAS
Answer:
This clock does not have music. The cuckoo will come out on the full hour and half hour, but this particular clock does not come with music.
Will you be in the Aurora, Illinois Christmas Market this year?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker - Baker
Answer:
No, sorry, we are not. You can visit us at our store in Peddlers Village, Lahaska, Pennsylvania or on our website at www.germanclocksandgifts.com. Thanks for asking!
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - 8-Day Traditional With Vine And Leaf Carvings - HÖNES
Answer:
This is a 8-Day Clock without music and dancers. The cuckoo comes out and cuckoos 8 times at 8 o'clock, for example, and once every half hour. At 9 o'clock, it cuckoos 9 times and so on.
Can this mug be used for hot liquids? (#456 Metall DW)
Asked 1 ´year ago | Beer Mug with Metal German Crest
Answer:
It is made of glass, so it should be suitable for hot liquids as well.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Christmas Schwibbogen with Multiple Scenes and 8 Melodies
Answer:
Unfortunately, we do not carry any Schwibbogen with Fulda inscribed or with landmarks from Fulda. Hope you will find what you are looking for!
Does the cuckoo come out from the doors on the hour and half hour?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - Quartz Traditional with Leaves & Bird - Engstler
Answer:
Very good question! For Battery-operated clocks, the cuckoo only comes out on the full hour. For 1-Day mechanical clocks, the cuckoo comes out on the full hour and the half hour. For 8-Day mechanical clocks, the cuckoo comes out on the full hour only.
Christmas Schwibbogen - Alpine Scene with Ski Lodge does it accept a power cord?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Christmas Schwibbogen - Alpine Scene with Ski Lodge*
Answer:
Yes, we do carry US power cords for the Schwibbogen Alpine Scene with Ski Lodge.
#4015-2 Does this come in any other colors?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Linen Table Runner - White Poinsettias Leaves Gold Stars Oval
Answer:
This specific table runner only comes in white. However, we do have other table runners in green, red or cream. This link will take you to our selection: https://germanclocksandgifts.com/coll...
Does a bird come out of clock and cuckoo?
Asked 1 ´year ago | German Clock - Quartz Heidi's Chalet - Engstler
Answer:
This Heidi Miniature Clock has three settings: silent, Westminster Chime and Cuckoo Call. It does not have a cuckoo bird coming out from behind a door.
What is the weight of this item?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - Quartz Chalet with Rolling Pin Lady - Engstler
Answer:
The Quartz Chalet with Rolling Pin Lady Cuckoo Clock by Engstler weighs approximately 7.7 lbs.
I like a small glass in this style for very small hands….please list dimensions.
Asked 1 ´year ago | German Wheat Beer Glass 0.5L with Eagle Crest
Answer:
The 0.5L wheat beer glass measures approx. 9" tall, 3" in diameter at the top, 2.75" in diameter at the bottom. We also have a smaller wheat beer glass available, which holds 0.3L. This glass is 7.75" tall, 2.75 in diameter at the top, and 2.75" in diameter at the bottom.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - 8-Day Traditional with Birds & Berries - Schneider*
Answer:
Each cuckoo clock is hand-made, one-of-a-kind and unique. The video shows the specific clock in our store, but every clock is different.
Does this clock play different songs
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - 1-Day Chalet with Woman Ringing Bell - Engstler
Answer:
This clock is a 1-Day clock without music. It does not feature a music box. These 8-Day clocks are of similar design and both play music: https://germanclocksandgifts.com/prod...
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Is this an authentic cuckoo clock?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - 1-Day Traditional with 5 Leaves & Bird - HEKAS
Answer:
Yes, this is an authentic cuckoo clock made by Hekas. Photos from the front, side and back are attached.
how do you set the time to match the chime
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - Quartz Chalet with Moving Train - Engstler
Answer:
When you insert the batteries, the clock resets itself to 12 o'clock. After inserting the batteries, move the minute hand clockwise to 1 o'clock and it will chime once. Set the correct time by moving the minute hand clockwise until you get to the current time. Please note that it is important to give the clock time to chime at the full hour.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - 8-Day Chalet with Kissing Couple - HÖNES
Answer:
A good choice would be the #5.0200.01.C. This clock is 13.4 inches x 12.6 x 9.1 inches, $1,295.00. It is an 8-Day clock and plays music (Edelweiss and the Happy Wanderer alternating on the full hour). It is also in stock at our store in Lahaska, PA and you can either come to our store to see it in action or order it online at https://germanclocksandgifts.com/prod....
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Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - 8-Day Traditional with 5 Leaves, Bird & Dancers - HEKAS
Answer:
Here is the set-up video from our website which you might find helpful: https://germanclocksandgifts.com/page...
How is the topper of a cuckoo clock measured?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Support
Answer:
Crowns are usually measured in inches from side to side at the widest point.
Does this clock need to be manually wound?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - 1-Day Chalet with Kissing Couple & Cat - HÖNES
Answer:
Great Question. This clock is a 1-day clock, meaning it needs to be wound at least once per day.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Cuckoo Clock - 8-Day Chalet with moving Hunter - HÖNES
Answer:
This Hoenes cuckoo clock weighs 21 pounds.
Do battery-operated cuckoo clocks produce a ticking sound?
Asked 1 ´year ago
Answer:
No, battery-powered cuckoo clocks do not produce a ticking sound, even though the pendulum does swing from side to side.
How many songs will a battery-operated cuckoo clock play?
Asked 1 ´year ago
Answer:
A quartz battery cuckoo clock that plays music will play 12 different songs. The songs will only play on the hour, with no sound on the half hour, and alternate through all twelve songs. The songs are Cuckoo Waltz, Bavarian Laendler, Mill in the Black Forest, Woodchopper, Happy Wanderer, Drink Brother Drink, In Munich there is a Hofbraeuhaus, For Elise, Lorelei, Home Sweet Home, Clementine, Salut d'amour.
What type of battery do I need for battery-operated cuckoo clocks?
Asked 1 ´year ago
Answer:
You should use new, high quality batteries to power your clock properly. Miniature clocks require AA type batteries, larger battery-operated cuckoo clocks require C-type batteries. Never use rechargeable batteries as this can damage the mechanism!
What batteries do battery powered cuckoo clocks require?
Asked 1 ´year ago
Answer:
Miniature clocks require AA-batteries. Larger battery-operated cuckoo clocks require up to three C batteries. We recommend brand-name batteries and do not recommend rechargeable batteries to operate your cuckoo clock.
Answer:
Our battery-operated cuckoo clocks come with a light sensor. When it is dark or you switch the lights off at night, the cuckoo call and the music (if featured on the clock) are automatically switched off.
How do I hang a battery-operated cuckoo clock?
Asked 1 ´year ago
Answer:
Battery cuckoo clocks are usually very light because the weights are decorative and do not have a functional purpose. That is why there are no special requirements for a certain minimum hanging height or installation method.
How high do you need to hang a battery-powered cuckoo clock?
Asked 1 ´year ago
Answer:
There is no requirement on the hanging height because the weights will never drop. That is why battery-operated cuckoo clocks offer more flexibility regarding placement on the wall.
What are battery-operated cuckoo clocks made from?
Asked 2 ´years ago
Answer:
On cuckoo clocks, the case and carving is always wood and made to the same standards as a mechanical clock. The figurines can be either wood or resin. If the figurines move, they are generally wood. Stationary figurines are usually cast from resin. The cuckoo birds are almost always plastic and move, although they can be wood carved in some instances. Please check the specifications on the clock's product page.
Do I ever have to adjust the pendulum on a battery-operated cuckoo clock?
Asked 2 ´years ago
Answer:
No - the moving pendulums for battery cuckoo clocks are decorative and do not need to be adjusted.
Answer:
On battery-operated cuckoo clocks, the weights have a purely decorative purpose and can be much lighter than their mechanical cuckoo clock counterparts. They are generally plastic, but have the appearance of metal weights.
Answer:
No - the only maintenance required on battery-operated cuckoo clocks is periodically changing the batteries.
Are the battery cuckoo clocks made in Germany?
Asked 2 ´years ago
Answer:
Yes, all the battery cuckoo clocks we carry at www.germanclocksandgifts.com are made in the Black Forest region of Germany. The carvings are crafted the same way as on the mechanical cuckoo clock counterparts. The only difference is the driving mechanism which is not mechanical, but electronic.
Can a battery clock be VdS certified?
Asked 2 ´years ago
Answer:
No. Per the Black Forest Clock Association: "The clock must also be working purely mechanically and all its essential parts have to be produced in the Black Forest".
What is a Quartz battery cuckoo clock?
Asked 2 ´years ago
Answer:
It is a cuckoo clock where all of the carvings are done to tradition out of wood, but where the mechanism and music are electronic.
What is a slide pendulum and what is a xxxx pendulum on a cuckoo clock?
Asked 2 ´years ago
Answer:
A slide pendulum has a wooden stem. If the clock is running fast or slow, the pendulum weight is adjusted by sliding it either up or down the stem. A xxxx pendulum has a brass stem with a xxxx at the base. If the clock is running fast or slow, the pendulum weight is adjusted by turning the xxxx in the appropriate direction.
What does manual night shutoff mean for a cuckoo clock?
Asked 2 ´years ago
Answer:
Manual night shut off means that the clock can be silenced using the night shut-off lever. The clock will continue to keep time.
What does automatic night shutoff mean for a cuckoo clock?
Asked 2 ´years ago
Answer:
Automatic night shut off means that the cuckoo clock can be set to become silent (no cuckoo or music) based on a pre-set range of hours. The clock will continue to keep time.
