Vintage Japanese Mechanical Birdcage Clock – Two Moving Birds

Charming vintage mechanical birdcage novelty clock, featuring two colourful animated birds within a decorative metal cage.

The clock has an unusual rotating spherical time display, with Arabic numerals read against a fixed indicator rather than a conventional clock dial.

As the mechanical movement operates, the birds move within the cage, creating an attractive automaton effect.

The circular base is particularly appealing, decorated with colourful floral and foliate motifs, while the naturally aged brass-toned cage gives the clock considerable vintage character.

Features: mechanical hand-wound movement; rotating spherical hour display; two animated birds; decorative floral base; metal birdcage construction; and attractive aged patina.

No alarm function on this model.

Condition: Working. Displays tarnishing, surface wear and general patination consistent with age and use. Please examine photographs as part of the condition description.

An unusual and affordable piece of novelty horology that displays particularly well.

H 18 cm