Cuckoo clocks have been made in Germany since 1750, when Franz Anton Ketterer of the Black Forest village of Schonwald managed to reproduce the cuckoo bird's song with the clever use of bellows producing two different notes.  In the following century, the Black forest clock industry developed rapidly.  Inventive, dexterous craftsmen spent the long, harsh winter months making clocks with beautiful hand-carved decorations of various woods.  They were so successful that today when the Black Forest is mentioned, people automatically associate cuckoo clocks with the region.

The production process still involves folks working at home producing the cases, carvings and various other elements that all get sent to a "factory" for final assembly and shipping.

The clock cases are made of select linden, pine and spruce woods from the Black Forest.  The woods are dried for several years before experienced master carvers handcraft the cases and frames.  Each clock is tested for several days before shipment to ensure customers only receive products that are the "Best of the Black Forest."

Cuckoo Clocks have had a rich tradition of natural themes and have been loved by many generations.  Cuckoos also evoke an emotional response.  Recent anecdotal trade show research shows that almost everyone has a parent, grandparent or great aunt who "had one just like that."  This is said always with a smile in the speaker's voice.

Kings River Home Decor and Fine Gifts are proud to be an authorized dealer for River City Cuckoo Clocks .