Fabulous 1930’s animated clock. Metal and glass with strong Art Deco design elements throughout. The clockworks at least are Made In Japan, (I own another one of these and the same movement is stamped “Toyo Clock Factory, Japan”). This clock is wound up all the way and not running. It’s missing one of the animated fish which are normally inside the glass’aquarium’ sphere, usually connected to the movement train by thin wire connectors. When working both fish move back and forth as if swimming while the clock ticks. This clock is outstanding cosmetically, (and all original). But alas the clock portion will need some restoration, the exsisting fish re-attached, and a mate found or made, fortunately you will have one of the original fish to use for casting a mate. Very impressive in execution and detail. About 5-1/4″ tall, 4-5/8″ long. A portion of what may be an original paper label or export stamp remains on one corner of the base. Few of these wonderful clocks have survived. This is only the second one I’ve seen in person in over 30 years of watch and clock collecting. I have seen three others in photographs or books. Here is a rare opportunity for you to obtain a great looking example as a project for a bargain price. The item “Fantastic Vintage Art Deco Japan Animated Fish Fishbowl Aquarium Clock AS IS” is in sale since Friday, June 30, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Periods & Styles\Art Deco”. The seller is “nicegoods” and is located in Decatur, Georgia. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Maker: Toyo Clock Factory
- Style: Art Deco
- Height: 5-1/4″
- Width: 4-5/8″
- Material: Metal and Glass