German Gifts for those who served and lived in Germany. If you are looking for handmade German gifts, then consider German hand carved Cuckoo clocks. A number of companies offer German cuckoo clocks online and various shopping portals. Clocks are custom made products and are carved from finest quality wood. The manufacturers prefer the Black Forest for the wood which the clock body and parts are carved. Thus the Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks are the most famous and popular among homeowners all over the world.
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The association of cuckoo clocks with the Black Forest dates way back to the seventeenth century. Initially Black Forest clock makers followed some distinct Bohemian style in clock making. Some of the first clocks were simple in design and operation. Over time clocks started to gain a great reputation all over the world for the finest of detailing and perfection done by the clock makers.
This helped the cuckoo clock industry of Black Forest to grow considerably. Clocks started to become more sophisticated and more detail oriented. New designs were introduced and the clock makers started to experiment with their designs and detailing. The Black Forest cuckoo clocks started to make their own trademark products by the year of 1854.
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Black forest clock manufacturers started their journey from Triberg via Furtwangen and finally to St. Peter. The first batch of skilled clock makers was originated from Furtwangen way back in 1850. Of course the scenario of the markets changed over the years and by the 19th century, the production and popularity of Black Forest clocks rose to prominence once again.
The introduction of plastic clock equipments and quartz revolutionized the clock industry by the year of 1970. That forced the traditional makers of Black Forest to improvise their techniques. But they stuck to the market and changed their craft according to the demands and managed to continue their reputations.
Hubert Herr Company of the Black Forest from Triberg, Germany has been in the business from five generations. They are one of the few traditional clock makers of that region exporting their clocks around the world. They make each and every part of the clock on site and crave the body from solid wood.
Hubert Herr Cuckoo Clocks are all handmade. The company represents the traditional Black Forest Cuckoo Clock making art and passes it on through generations.
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Sine world war two the United States Military have been stationed in German. At some stages there have been a quarter of a million soldiers and their families training and living in the southern areas of Germany. One of the many German gifts purchased was the Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks and custom made military rings.
