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24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock

$2,450
£1,842.20
€2,139.24
CA$3,421.37
A$3,794.56
CHF 1,992.72
MX$46,599.85
NOK 25,225.88
SEK 23,788.34
DKK 15,961.11
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About the Item

Animated Gilt Brass Owl Grasshopper Escapement 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Mantle Clock Here we are offering a fantastic animated owl skeleton clock with famous grasshopper escapement. It has an 8 day fusee movement. The clock is sitting on a double tier wood base with a protective glass dome. The dome has a front door which offers an easier access to wind. The clock has a famous grasshopper escapement and an 8 day movement. The double owl wing form pendulums swing back and forth on each side of the clock each second. As the clock runs, the owl blinks its eyes from side to side and its wings swing back and forth. The complete height of this clock is in 20" tall, 12-3/4" wide, and 10" deep. The time shows on a 5-1/2" porcelain dial ring. There is a lot of motion on this clock and it certainly makes it standing out from the rest. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Glass,Wood
  • Period:
    Late 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Danville, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8064245800412

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