Swedish Mora Clock - Madeleine

Approximate measurements: 81.5" at the tallest point, 18" wide at the body, 21.5" wide at the base, 9" deep at the base Tucked away in the heart of the Swedish midlands, the coastal city of Mora will forever be known for its creation of the Mora Clock.  The magic of the Mora Clock lies in the unique craftsmanship and means of survival for the Swedish.  Facing a severe drought in the 18th century, the people of Mora fled to the more populated town of Stockholm.  During this move, the people of Mora learned the craft of clock making.  Each family specialized in a key component of the production of the Clock.  From the delicate painting of the face, the rigorous carving of the body, to the intricacy of the internal component assembly, it is fair to say the finished Mora Clock is one of a kind and built from a labor of love.  The locals began the tradition of gathering their family around the clock each Sunday morning for the required weekly winding for the week ahead. The Mora Clock was a