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Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
About the Item
A most amusing late 19th / early 20th century animated novelty clock, depicting monkey barber giving a haircut with disastrous results.
Art Nouveau period, brass-cased, gimbal supported case hangs above scalloped round base molded with vide poche, enameled dial depicting central vignette where monkey in human clothing attempts to shave seated gentleman. Mechanical windup movement, the dial with Roman numeral hour markers, featuring automation scene of a monkey barber's arm moving up and down using a straight razor on a gentleman, comically not doing a great job. circa 1900
Dimensions: (approx)
6.5" High, 7.5" Diameter, 4.75lbs
Great original antique / vintage condition. Works excellent. Keeps accurate time. Nicely aged patinated brass adds to the old fashioned character and charm.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Diameter: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Great original antique / vintage condition. Works excellent. Keeps accurate time. Nicely aged patinated brass adds to the old fashioned character and charm.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977235892262
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