Junghans, Germany, "Monkey Business" novelty clock, 30 hour, time only spring driven movement in a cast metal case in the form of a monkey holding a book. A line runs up from the movement to the lower jaw and eyes, which are designed to move up and down
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24 October 2024
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brown and black case paint is worn in many places. One eye has a chip in the paint. The signed silvered dial with the star and "J" trademark is tarnished but legible. The movement ticks briefly and stops. The linkage from the movement to the eyes and mouth will need to be repaired. Sold "as is".
Model
Monkey Business
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Manufacturer
Junghans
Credit
R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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Junghans, Germany, "Monkey Business" novelty clock, 30 hour, time only spring driven movement in a cast metal case in the form of a monkey holding a book. A line runs up from the movement to the lower jaw and eyes, which are designed to move up and down slowly as the jaw opens and closes, c1920. brown and black case paint is worn in many places. One eye has a chip in the paint. The signed silvered dial with the star and "J" trademark is tarnished but legible. The movement ticks briefly and stops. The linkage from the movement to the eyes and mouth will need to be repaired. Sold "as is".
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