{"product_id":"black-modern-cuckoo-wall-clock","title":"Black Modern Cuckoo Wall Clock","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eWhy Pale Oak Suits a Cuckoo Clock\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003ePale oak against a light wall creates very little contrast, which is central to the look of this version. Without a hard edge between the case and the plaster, the clock sits more quietly within the room and can be added to an existing scheme without dominating it. The cuckoo clock shape is distinctive enough to remain recognisable without a dark finish emphasising the outline. In oak, the form still reads clearly but with a softer presence, making it suitable above a worktop or along a hallway where it can become part of the room rather than its main focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eThe hourly cuckoo is the main feature, so it helps to know what happens when the hour arrives. The round door at the top opens, the bird appears and, rather than giving a two-note call, the clock plays a dawn chorus made up of several birds for a few seconds. Automatic night mode stops the chime overnight and starts it again in the morning, removing the need to silence it manually before bed. Between each hourly sequence, the pendulum continues swinging beneath the case, adding movement while the clock is otherwise still.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eThe case is 430 mm tall and 210 mm wide, projects 75 mm from the wall and weighs 1.05 kg overall, allowing it to hang from a single keyhole fixing. The movement runs on 3 x AA batteries, which are not supplied. For a larger pale piece in the same room, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theurbanmill.co.uk\/products\/hand-crafted-antique-style-leaner-mirror-cream-mr79cr\"\u003eHand Crafted Antique Style Leaner Mirror in Cream\u003c\/a\u003e shares a similarly soft appearance at full length.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"d-h d-hu\"\u003eWhat the Clock Brings to a Wall\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul class=\"d-ul\"\u003e \u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eA shape without an outline.\u003c\/span\u003e The case, dial and pendulum share one pale tone, helping the clock blend into a light wall rather than appearing as a strongly defined cut-out against it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eDetail that waits for you.\u003c\/span\u003e Fine numerals, the shadow beneath the roof and the grain in the timber become more noticeable at closer range without competing for attention from across the room.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eA dawn chorus on the hour.\u003c\/span\u003e Birdsong replaces a single call, giving the hourly cuckoo a more varied sound within the otherwise understated design.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eNight mode that works on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e The chime stops automatically overnight and begins again in the morning without needing to be switched manually.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eA pendulum that keeps swinging.\u003c\/span\u003e The pendulum adds movement between each hourly cuckoo. Clear wall space is needed beneath the case for it to swing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eLight on the wall.\u003c\/span\u003e At 1.05 kg, the clock hangs from a single keyhole fixing and requires one screw.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eWhy Pale Timber Suits a House Shape\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eThe case of a cuckoo clock resembles a miniature building, and the finish changes how that shape is perceived. Dark stained timber beneath a steep roof can suggest the look of a traditional cabin, even when much of the usual carving has been removed. Pale oak gives the same form a different character. Light timber, a clean pitched roof and no ornament create a simpler, more architectural appearance. The shape itself remains the same between the two finishes, but the pale version gives the familiar cuckoo clock form a more contemporary look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eWhere to Put It and What It Will Do to the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp class=\"d-p\"\u003eThe clock works well in a kitchen, where the hourly chime can mark the passing of the day in a room people use regularly. In a hallway or on a landing, the sound can carry through the house without belonging to one particular room. A child's room or nursery suits the pale, understated case, while a study or home office can make use of the hourly time signal. Chalk, plaster or off-white walls allow the timber to sit more softly within the scheme rather than creating a strong contrast. The oak works against white, chalk, plaster, greige, sage and pale blue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sec\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"d-h\"\u003eThe Practical Details Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul class=\"d-ul\"\u003e \u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eBatteries are not supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e The movement takes 3 x AA. Use fresh alkaline batteries rather than mixing old and new, as both the chime mechanism and pendulum draw more power than a plain clock movement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eLeave clear wall beneath it.\u003c\/span\u003e The pendulum swings below the case, so clear space is needed underneath and nothing should sit close enough to obstruct its movement. Allow additional room below the stated height.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eKeyhole fixing, rated for 1.05 kg.\u003c\/span\u003e A single screw or hook supports the clock, so a wall plug and screw into masonry, or a suitable plasterboard fixing, is sufficient. Position it level, as any tilt becomes noticeable in the way the pendulum swings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"d-li\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-lbl\"\u003eThink about where the sound lands.\u003c\/span\u003e The hourly chime can carry into adjoining rooms. Avoid hanging the clock on a wall shared with a bedroom, and consider how far the sound may travel from the room where it is positioned.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Urban Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57334649520508,"sku":"CL005B","price":96.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9672\/1715\/files\/thomas-kent-charcoal-cuckoo-wall-clock-lifestyle.jpg?v=1787319242","url":"https:\/\/www.theurbanmill.co.uk\/products\/black-modern-cuckoo-wall-clock","provider":"The Urban Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}