Sold for:
$1,659
$1,659
"Topsey" Blinking Eye Clock, attributed to Bradley and Hubbard, Meriden, Connecticut, c. 1870, the cast iron case in the form of a black woman with green V-neck blouse, brown skirt with red trim and red shoes, thirty-hour lever escapement movement and paper on zinc dial with Roman numerals mounted just above the hemline, mechanical connection provides automaton motion to the eyes which move up and down with the escapement action, all on an oval base, ht. 16 1/2 in. Paint is original, discoloration on the original paper dial, movement wants cleaning but runs well with good automaton action.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
