j. Oswald Rolling Eye Skull Clock Pre-WW2 by Osuhr
j. Oswald Rolling Eye Skull Clock Pre-WW2 by Osuhr
SOLD $2,500.00 Sold: May 4, 2020 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
J. Oswald
Rolling Eyes Clock
J Oswald, (Frau
Josa Oswald) and Fritz Oswald were believed to be Wife & Husband. Both were issued patents in Germany, about 2
weeks apart. Both were listed at the
same address.
The patent
for these clocks was issued in 1926. At
that time the clocks were carved from wood of the Holly tree. After WW2, they shifted to a composite
material. By the 1950’s there were
knock-offs being made, mostly in Japan.
Before WW2
they formed a company called OSUHR, which is a combination of OS for
Oswald and UHR, for the first 3 lette
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
J. Oswald
Rolling Eyes Clock
J Oswald, (Frau
Josa Oswald) and Fritz Oswald were believed to be Wife & Husband. Both were issued patents in Germany, about 2
weeks apart. Both were listed at the
same address.
The patent
for these clocks was issued in 1926. At
that time the clocks were carved from wood of the Holly tree. After WW2, they shifted to a composite
material. By the 1950’s there were
knock-offs being made, mostly in Japan.
Before WW2
they formed a company called OSUHR, which is a combination of OS for
Oswald and UHR, for the first 3 lette
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.