May 2010

Romba Angry Hausfrau and Souse cuckoo clock – 8370b

Whimsical and sometimes realistic animations such as this one were commonly reproduced mechanically in the Black Forest since the early Nineteenth Century. Here, a woman beats her soused husband over the head with a rolling pin. One strike for each hour. The drinking man moves his beer stein, seemingly unaware of the clobbering he receives. [...]

Romba chalet cuckoo clock – 1210

This charming and inexpensive cuckoo clock shows incredible art and care of the Black Forest craftsmen. When theclock strikes the hour or half-hour the door opens, a cuckoo appears and calls along with the clock’s gong strike. This clock is hand made in the Black Forest in Germany. The mechanical brass movement is driven by [...]

Romba Hunters Cuckoo Clock – 8320

This large and beautifully-carved cuckoo clock speaks of old-world charm and craftsmanship. The carving shows a still life of the life of a hunter. It’s dimensional carvings include hunting trophies, a hunting horn, ammunition pouch, and guns, all surrounded by carved oak leaves. When theclock strikes the hour or half-hour the door opens, a cuckoo [...]

Romba Eagle Cuckoo Clock – 8356

This clock is an example of the finest carving available. Its powerful scene is a testament to the beauty of nature. It depicts a large and powerful eagle coming in to land high in the forest while a hawk and an owl perch delicately on oak branches. Below, two baby birds begin to take flight [...]

Romba rooster cuckoo clock – 1235

This charming scene of a rooster and his hen is entirelyhand carved from solid Linden wood. When the clock strikes the hour or half-hour the door opens, a cuckoo appears and calls along with the clock’s gong strike. This clock is hand made in the Black Forest in Germany. The mechanical brass movement is driven [...]