1950s German "OSWALD" Dog Eye Clock, Wooden Eye Clock | Vintage Mechanical Table Clock, 11cm Tall

OSWALD Germany Dog Eye Clock
Oswald Dog Eye Clock

Product Description
This is a very unique vintage mechanical desk clock manufactured by OSWALD of West Germany around the 1950s. Its main features are the charming dog-motif design and the "Eye Clock" mechanism, where the large eyeballs rotate left and right to display the time. The body appears to be made of wood, giving it the warm texture of wooden toys from that era. The eyes seem to be made of a resin-based material, creating a uniquely humorous expression. The back is engraved with "OSWALD GERMANY ges.gesch.," and the original logo sticker remains on the bottom, making it a highly original collector's item. It is one of the "Eye Clock" series that is now popular worldwide, and a truly remarkable item as an antique novelty. (R080238)

Specifications
・Manufacturer: OSWALD
・Country of Manufacture: West Germany
・Estimated Era: Around the 1950s
・Size: Approx. 11cm (Height)
・Material: Wood (eyes are presumed to be resin-based)
・Mechanism: Mechanical (wind-up)
・Display Method: Time displayed by rotating left and right eyeballs
・Engraving: OSWALD GERMANY ges.gesch.
・Bottom: OSWALD logo sticker present
・Condition: Scratches, minor nicks, and paint changes due to age (see photos)

Recommended Uses
・European antique collection
・Vintage clock collection
・Cafe/store display
・Retro novelty interior decor
・Props for photography/SNS staging
・Dog-motif novelty collection

Key Features
・Globally popular OSWALD Eye Clock
・Unique mechanism where left and right eyes move to display time
・Warm texture unique to wood
・Authentic item with "ges.gesch." engraving
・Original logo sticker remains on the bottom
・Charming dog expression and kitsch design
・Small in size yet has an overwhelming presence
・Highly popular German vintage clock in the collector's market

Special Notes
Since the material is wood, it is believed that it was hand-carved by craftsmen. In Germany from the 1920s to the 1950s, the woodworking and clockmaking industries were particularly well-developed, especially in the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) and Saxony regions. Many were small workshops, family-run businesses, and operated with a division of labor. This means that woodworkers, painters, and clock assemblers may have worked separately. It is estimated that the total production time, including rough processing, would have been approximately 3 to 8 hours per piece.

*Based on research by AI.