13″ x 18″ x 19″

Once upon a time, in a realm where the forests whispered secrets and the rivers sang songs, there roamed a man named Hans and his faithful donkey, Bramble. Hans was a wandering minstrel, his melodies enchanting every village and town he passed. Bramble, with his shaggy coat and wise eyes, carried Hans' belongings and a small lute, plodding along with a steady, comforting rhythm. One crisp autumn day, as the duo ventured deeper into the enchanted Blackwood Forest, they stumbled upon a peculiar sight—a squirrel with fur as silver as moonlight, gazing at them with eyes that shimmered like stars.

Hans, ever the curious soul, approached the squirrel cautiously. To his astonishment, the squirrel spoke in a melodious voice, "Good traveler, I am Nixie, the magic squirrel. I am bound by a curse to guard the hidden heart of this forest. If you can aid me in lifting this enchantment, I shall grant you a wish of your heart's deepest desire." Hans, moved by the squirrel's plight, agreed without hesitation. Nixie instructed Hans and Bramble to seek out the oldest tree in the forest, where they would find a key carved from the wood of dreams. With Bramble's keen sense and unwavering loyalty, they navigated through twisted roots and gnarled branches until they reached the ancient tree, its bark glistening with a mystical glow.

Carving out the key, Hans returned to Nixie. With the key in his hand, he unlocked the invisible chains that bound the magical creature. In a flash of light, Nixie transformed into a beautiful maiden, her silver hair cascading like a waterfall. "Thank you, noble Hans," she said. "For your kindness, I shall grant you your wish." Hans pondered for a moment, then wished for a life where he and Bramble could wander without fear, always having a song to sing and a story to tell. With a wave of her hand, Nixie made it so. From that day on, Hans and Bramble roamed the lands, their bond unbreakable and their hearts full, spreading joy and magic wherever they went, their tale becoming a legend told by many.

This eight-day, musical cuckoo clock features a large 36-note music box with an excellent sound. This eight-day musical cuckoo clock has a night time shut-off lever so you can turn off the music and cuckoo and leave the time-keeping function running.

The dial, hands, and numbers and bird are all of solid wood. The shingles on the roof are individually laid, and all the exquisite carvings are done by hand.

This cuckoo clock is by Rombach und Haas and is an Original Black Forest Clock, certified by the VDS.

Each clock made and packaged BY HAND by Black Forest craftsmen the same way they have been for hundreds of years. The cuckoo bird, hands, numbers, and dancers are all made of solid wood. The bird and dancers move along with the mechanically produced music and cuckoo call.

• 2-year warranty

• 8 days on one wind

• Hand carved, hand painted

• Detailed, hand-carved, hand-painted

• LARGE, Swiss-made, 36-note music box movement

• Animated dancers, carved with intricate detail

• Made in Germany

• Wooden hands, numbers, and bird

• Traditional Black Forest chalet

• Shut-off switch

• Official Black Forest clock licensed by the VDS

• A Romba original!

If you are interested in this clock please Email us at: clocks@northcoastimports.com – please be sure to include your zip code so we can direct you to a dealer in your area. If you like this clock, be sure to also check out models 8286, 8362