Oswald Schnauzer-Style Eye Clock (Eye Clock) | 1950s, Germany

The pupils tick away the time! A fully functional eye clock by Oswald.
A masterpiece with an irresistible Schnauzer-like expression.

Product Description:
This is a unique eye clock manufactured in the 1950s by Oswald, a long-established German clockmaker. This particular piece features a design reminiscent of a Schnauzer, with a humorous and charming expression that catches the eye. The time is not displayed by conventional hands; instead, the right pupil indicates the "hour" and the left pupil indicates the "minute," allowing you to enjoy a fun retro gimmick every time you look at it. It has been tested and is in perfect working order; winding the mainspring on the back causes the eyes to rotate accurately and display the time. The movement is engraved with "GERMANY," and the bottom bears Oswald's S logo, clearly indicating its authenticity. (R070029)

Specifications:
・Size: Approx. 13cm (H) x 16cm (W) x 10cm (D)
・Material: Resin (wood-carved finish)
・Manufacturer: J. Oswald Company
・Movement: Mechanical, with adjustment knob on the back
・Country of Origin: Engraved "GERMANY"
・Features: Unique display format showing time with eyes
・Tested and fully functional

Recommended Points:
・Tested and fully functional: Highly rated for both collectible value and practicality
・Playful nature unique to an eye clock that tells time with its pupils
・Wood-grain texture and Schnauzer-like design are extremely charming
・Appeals not only to collectors but also as an interior decoration
・A genuine, rare piece from Oswald Company, making it highly valuable

Special Note:
"Rolling Eye Clocks" come in variations such as skulls, cats, and owls, not just dogs, and are very popular among antique enthusiasts and collectors of novelty clocks. Originals (Oswald-made from the early 1920s-1930s) primarily featured hand-carved wooden cases. Germany's Black Forest has a tradition of woodworking, and early products were made with a high-quality wood-carved finish. Later, from the late 1940s to the 1950s onwards, due to mass production and cost reduction after the war, synthetic resin (bakelite or plastic-based) with a wood-grain finish became more common.

*Based on research conducted by AI.