North Coast Imports, Inc.

Here's a really interesting piece, again from Dug North's inestimable blog . The monkey is shaving!  It's really a complicated movement, similar to a Black Forest dumpling eater ( or rat eater ) but more colorful.  I wish there were pictures of the clock too!

We can hardly keep up with what the cuckoo wizards come up with! There are so many new models - it's hard to say enough about each delightful new creation. As a matter of fact, this clock was a complete surprise. It's brand new and loosely based off of our popular " Crow and Fox " model. Introducing the " Birds and Grapes :" Here are also two new beautifully carved pieces from master carver Christophe : ...and finally two inexpensive MUSICAL creations, perfect for the gift-giving season:

We're uploading new footage right now of our very popular and very special Long Bahnhäusle cuckoo clock. Read more about the carver here .

I recently took a trip to Germany to meet with clockmakers and to choose and design NEW models that we will be featuring in the near future. Here are some sneak peaks... For more information, click on the pictures above, and send us an email ! We can set you up with your favorite clock dealer.

We just added a new YouTube video of our Great Forest Cuckoo Clock (8399) . Be sure to check it out. This is a very rare piece that includes the exquisite 72-note, 3-tune, Swiss-made music mechanism. This clock is a true work of art with stunning carvings along with the mechanical musical instrument.

We're always thinking of cool new things to offer and we have done it again! North Coast Imports is offering a few select Black Forest cuckoo clocks with AUTHENTIC BONE HANDS and wooden weight shells. These hands are hand cut from real animal bone, the same as they would have been in the Nineteenth Century. As usual, we found the best artisan in the world for the job. He has the rare skill of cutting or carvings these hands from bone, specifically for Black Forest cuckoo clocks. We found him right here in the USA! This option will only be offered on a few select pieces with the addition of beautiful wooden weight shells. Those pictured below will be available with this special option, as well as a few other models. Contact your favorite North Coast Imports dealer or send us an email today and ask about this rare opportunity.

Meet Christophe from Robert H. Uhrenmanufaktur . He's a very special clockmaker in the Black Forest in Germany. He produces our very special models #8365 and #8366 . There are very few of these clocks made and each is made by hand - one at a time. Here is a pictorial on the process of carving the special Long Bahnhäusle and Gothic style cuckoo clocks.

I was glad to see that someone uploaded this documentary to YouTube. Fast Forward to 5:39: Most of the shots are from our very own Rombach und Haas!! ...of course, the carvings aren't done from "pine or plywood." Black Forest cuckoo clocks are carved from Linden wood. Here are more pictures from one of our specialty Black Forest cuckoo clock makers: This was for a custom made clock for the Prince of Baden. Below, the carver is seen constructing our special Long Bahnhäusle cuckoo clocks:

Here's an interesting piece. It's another Vienna Regulator with a very lovely carved case. The case is carved is a rare hardwood, possibly mahogany. The weight doesn't match. It's got a Jugendstil-style weight and the pattern doesn't quite match the bob and case. I've been reading about diy chemical etching and will one day try to make a weight shell that matches. If you like this clock, be sure to check out our Amerling regulator with it's fine "Bird's-Eye" Maple case. "Vienna" Regulators have often been the standard for fine mechanical wall clocks. Their elegant proportions, and high-quality mechanisms create what is for many the epitome of accurate and stylish mechanical wall clocks.