Shelf Blinking Eye Figure Eight Novelty

This clock is slightly later that the large model above, and with round movement, but still carved from wood, the two tone case showing dark skin and light clothes (plus bright red lips). Two of the tiny machine screws that hold on the rear dust cover are missing, but this is otherwise excellent. Height 73/4"

This model has a molded case, attached to its original wooden book for a base. The case shows wear and there are some small nicks and scrapes on the rear and top, looks fine from the front. Ticks. Height 7 1/2"

This clock retains its original "Osuhr" dust cover intact, and this case too, is carved from wood. Some of the paint has flaked off the eyeballs. Genie holds a turned wooden tray.. Runs a while and stops. This clock came in 2 sizes, and this is the early large version, standing 9 1/2"

This clock retains its original "Osuhr" dust cover with 1926 Patent information, and unlike 1930s models, is carved from wood. There is wear to the original finish, and the holes that retain the dust cover have been filled a couple of times, however it is in overall good condition and ticking. Height 7 1/2"

The cast iron figure retains its' original paint but has general paint loss on the white areas, the green (with red polka dots) dress and the base. The paper dial is also original and is showing its age. The hands are original. The unsigned 30-hour lever movement is very clean and in running condition. Despite the general wear, this is one of the most original Topsys we have ever offered. Height 17"

Other than an old replaced paper dial, this clock is really in very good original condition, with nice wear to original paint and with original movement in strong running and blinking order. The iron figure is unmarked, as is generally the case when Waterbury or another firm bought the cases from Bradley and Hubbard. We guarantee that it is a proper antique, and a good example of this model. These models are pictured in several reference guides, however a good color picture is shown in Horology Americana, page 204. Height 16"

Soft wood case, stained dark with brass hands. Backwind balance escapement movement works eyes which move side to side. Original brass hands and winding and setting knobs. This was made recently in China, copied from a German original, with the intent to fool the novice. Height 93/4"

Biggest hurts are a broken front base foot and the entire figure repainted in garish colors. The original movement is running strongly and with old lead eyes with good action. The original bezel and dial pan are intact; paper dial and hands are new. See also lot 465. Height 16"