Products from August Schwer

August Schwer - Original Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks

August Schwer is a famous premium brand for original black forest cuckoo clocks. Founded in 1885, the family business is known for its excellent reputation as a fine manufacturer of high-quality and very detailed cuckoo clocks. The production still takes place in the manufacture in the hometown of the Cuckoo Clock: Schönwald in the Black Forest. The first cuckoo clock was made by Franz Ketterer in 1737. This was the birth of one of the most famous traditional products from Germany.

Black Forest Farmhouse Cuckoo clocks or traditional cuckoo clocks with high-quality carving

Even today, cuckoo clocks are still very famous and are often bought as souvenirs, guest gifts or living accessories all over the world. There are only a few products from the art of craftsmanship that are still as traditional as they used to be. The Cuckoo Clock has always remained faithful to its original design over the course of centuries. August Schwer produces cuckoo clocks in the Black Forest Farmhouse style (chalet) as well as traditional cuckoo clocks with carvings.

Cuckoo clocks with moving elements: musicians, dancers, wood chopper, beer drinkers and much more

The Cuckoo Clocks of August Schwer, which have been distinguished several times by the VdS (Association of the Black Forest Clock), are available in various designs and with different functions. In addition to the cuckoo, which looks out of the house every half or full hour also other moving elements such as waterwheels, musicians, dancers, wood chopper, beer drinkers or a bell. Some models also have a music movement that plays a melody at every hour.

August Schwer: The cuckoo clock manufacturer with attention to detail

When designing and elaborate carvings of cuckoo clocks, the manufacturer August Schwer attaches great importance to every detail. Inspired by the unique, rural region of the Black Forest, the ideas are inspired by the detail of the development of new cuckoo clocks in a traditional style. The processing mainly uses wood, metals and other materials from the Black Forest. The manufacturer prefers indigenous raw materials of the highest quality from the region. August Schwer Cuckoo Clocks are one of the most popular original Black Forest clocks in the world.