Clock-peddler table clock - Metal - 1950-1960

Features of the object
Subject: A clock peddler dressed in period costume with a top hat, a long coat, and sometimes holding a cane or weights.
Material: These statuettes are generally made of painted cast iron or, sometimes, carved and polychrome wood.
Origin: The style is typical of the folk art of the Black Forest (Germany), although Dutch versions and colonial-style versions are also listed.
Function: A genuine clock is integrated into the character's torso. The dial is often adorned with floral or rustic motifs.