River City Clocks 60 Minute Wood Hourglass Timer with Cherry Finish - 12 Inches Tall - Model # 1260C

Cheap River City Clocks 60 Minute Wood Hourglass Timer with Cherry Finish - 12 Inches Tall - Model # 1260C Review

River City Clocks 12-Inch 60 Minute Hourglass ClockThis was an Anniversary gift to my husband. He loves it. Very happy with purchase. Beautiful wood and it really keeps time up to an hour. Very expensive looking.

River City Clocks Quartz Novelty Clock - Five Leaves & One Bird with Moving Blue Bird - 7 Inches Tall - Model # 2130Q-07

Cheap River City Clocks Quartz Novelty Clock - Five Leaves & One Bird with Moving Blue Bird - 7 Inches Tall - Model # 2130Q-07 Review

River City Clocks Eight Day Hunter's Cuckoo Clock with Hand-carved Oak Leaves, Animals, Rifles, and Buck - 20 Inches Tall - Model # 819-20

Cheap River City Clocks Eight Day Hunter's Cuckoo Clock with Hand-carved Oak Leaves, Animals, Rifles, and Buck - 20 Inches Tall - Model # 819-20 Review

I don't understand what the company was thinking when they put together this clock. First, I should preface by saying I own a decent number of clocks...roughly 35 or so. Most are vintage to antique including several cuckoo clocks. I wasn't expecting the quality of an antique or older cuckoo but was rather hoping for a nice modern equivalent since there was an open spot on the clock wall. When this came on sale I figured I'd give it a chance since it appeared the company has made an effort to reproduce many of the popular vintage cuckoo styles. It is supposedly made in Germany and the carvings are of a decent quality. There are several nice touches - modern but ultra convenient including small pads to keep the clock from bumping the wall etc..

The clock arrived promptly and in good condition - it was well packed and easy to finish the assembly (parts were removed to protect it during shipping). Upon first turning it on a small adjustment had to be made to the gong/hammer which seemed to have shifted a slight bit during shifting. The size is nice although the 20 inche measurement is NOT the size of the box but rather the tip/tip measurements including pendulem.

Also, the clock is a true 8 day - not one day like most cuckoos. Winding once a week is much more convenient and often an idication of a slightly better clock. So...what is my complaint? Plain and simple - the antlers on the deer are not carved whatsoever but rather plastic. Yes - you read that right - plastic inserts! Everything else on the clock is in keeping with a historic cukoo - nice wood everywhere, carving etc...except the horns of the antler. I was so disgusted by the plastic antlers I nearly sent it back for a refund - except the rest of the clock is quite decent. No, you cannot actually tell they are plastic just by looking at them - you must actually touch it to discern the plastic...but they are plastic just the same. I guess the good is they will not be prone to break or damage...still, I would have prefered wood. All in all, a nice clock with a cheap plastic antler. Still, it filled the space, the price was right and the rest of the clock is decent. I'm going to ask a carver friend to create some antlers for me...just know what you are buying.