The Black Forest region in Germany is known for the beautiful and high quality clocks and other wooden figures that are created there. Shield clocks are one of these creations from the Black Forest that have gained in popularity over the past few years. Each shield clock from the Black Forest region is beautiful and unique and all are wonderful additions to any home. The designs of the shield clocks are fairly basic. Each one features a clock shield in a square shape and a semicircle on top. The wooden shields are hand carved. Shield clocks are very reminiscent of the early 18th and 19th century timepieces.
The manufacturing of handcrafted shield clocks began in the Black Forest in the late 18th century. They became highly popular during the early 19th century and have remained a popular collector’s item for decades. The shield clocks from the German Black Forest are among the most highly recognized collector’s items in the world, next to the beautiful and elegant German cuckoo clocks.
Like the cuckoo clocks, shield clocks have the beauty of centuries of tradition carved into each one. They are hand painted, hand carved and each has its own unique and beautiful look. The graceful and elegant shield clock has been a famed product from the Black Forest since its first inception in the 18th century. The paintings today are done with very bright colors that give a strong and bold look to the clock. Just as they were in the earlier days, each one is highly detail oriented and offers a beautiful display of colors and wood that work together to create an awe inspiring look. Although there are shield clocks, as well as cuckoo clocks, that are made throughout the world, none compare in their beauty and traditional looks as those created in the Black Forest.
The most popular manufacturers of beautiful German Black Forest shield clocks are Rombach and Haas, Hubert Herr and Hones. These and other German manufacturers have been producing fine Black Forest shield and cuckoo clocks for centuries. Each manufacturer produces time pieces that are filled with the traditional history of those created centuries ago. Whether they feature a cuckoo or a quail call, all Black Forest shield clocks are beautiful time pieces that add elegance and historical value to every home that is fortunate enough to have them.