Mantel clock - Mi - KEN - Mid-century modern Wood - 1950-1960 - Moving eyes

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Paula Martin-Calero Toro
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Selected by Paula Martin-Calero Toro

Holds a degree in art history; over six years cataloguing and appraising antiques.

Estimate  € 180 - € 220
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A mechanical owl clock by Mi Ken Ki Ki Co Ltd from Japan, dating to ca. 1950–1960, in mid‑century modern style, made of wood, with a one‑day power reserve, dimensions 26 × 16 × 16 cm and about 500 g, featuring moving eyes that swing left and right in time with the pendulum.

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This beautiful vintage object is a Mi-Ken Ki-Ki mechanical owl clock with moving eyes, manufactured in Japan (circa the 1950s or 1960s).
When the clock is running and the pendulum swings back and forth, the owl's celluloid eyes move in sync from left to right.
* the clock runs well

This beautiful vintage object is a Mi-Ken Ki-Ki mechanical owl clock with moving eyes, manufactured in Japan (circa the 1950s or 1960s).
When the clock is running and the pendulum swings back and forth, the owl's celluloid eyes move in sync from left to right.
* the clock runs well

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Mi - KEN
Title additional information
Moving eyes
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
No
Maker/designer
Mi Ken Ki KI Co Ltd
Style
Mid-century modern
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
26 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Weight
500 g
Winding key
No
The NetherlandsVerified
1059
Objects sold
95.93%
Private

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