Novelty Scotty Dog Clock

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Case:

Made in simulated carved wood. The eyes tell the time
Size: 5.75 inches high.

Movement:

These dog clocks were made in Germany by J Oswald of Frieburg. They were patented in England and also shown at the Leipzig Fair where they were an instant success. The movement of this "Scotty" is 8 day but the clocks were also made with 30 hour movements.

Notes:

An eyecatcher and definitely a collectable clock. Dates from circa 1928. References to similar clocks: CC p 256. One of these was shown on UK TV in the Antiques Roadshow and was valued at around 300 pounds.

BEWARE of modern replicas. These, by comparison, would have only a low value.