Japan, ÓAÒ on dial, probably Aichi of Nagoya, BLINKING EYE parlor clock, with typical open spring movement, this one with lever escapement, the balance showing on the dial, and with a hidden connection from the lever to the eyes that produces animation.

Japan, ÓAÒ on dial, probably Aichi of Nagoya, BLINKING EYE parlor clock, with typical open spring movement, this one with lever escapement, the balance showing on the dial, and with a hidden connection from the lever to the eyes that produces animation. The case of Germanic influence, with embossed brass caryatids and buttons, and surmounted by a spread wing bird, c1905 overall very good original condition. This is an uncommon model that we have not sold before, the full dial plate depicts a hand painted female gypsy [with very minor losses at this time]. The action of the eyes is a little weak, but fully apparent. Ht 19Ó