Germany, possibly Oswald, "Skull" rotating eye novelty clock, the brown composition skull with 30 hours, time only, movement, red and yellow eyes, the back marked "Patented U.S.A. Aug. 31 1926 Made in Germany No Jewels", on a polished ebonized base, c1930 — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Germany, possibly Oswald, "Skull" rotating eye novelty clock, the brown composition skull with 30 hours, time only, movement, red and yellow eyes, the back marked "Patented U.S.A. Aug. 31 1926 Made in Germany No Jewels", on a polished ebonized base, c1930
Brand: Oswald Uhrenfabrik
Price: 1800 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Figural Moving Eye Animated Oswald Uhrenfabrik Germany auction

Price Record

Sale date May 4, 2013

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Maker Oswald Uhrenfabrik
Model Skull
Type Shelf or Mantel Figural Moving Eye Animated
Country Germany
Price type auction
Date May 4, 2013
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Very good overall, eyes appear to have had some blue around pupils, movement dirty, a vigorous shake will get it going for a few seconds, needs cleaning, Ht 5 1/8"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts