Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Twelve Novelty

A Collection of Twelve Novelty and Miniature Desk and Mantel Clocks - A collection of twelve novelty and miniature desk and mantel clocks, predominantly featuring quartz movements and various forms. The assortment includes a tall brass-toned metal streetlamp clock with a directional sign relief-moulded with the letters PARK LANE, a black-finished metal clock on a tall stand with a plaque marked Moulin Rouge, and a novelty clock in the form of a vintage copper and brass diving helmet. The lot also contains a carved green banded onyx apple clock with metal stalk and leaf, a gold-toned formula-style racing car featuring two inset dials, a miniature candlestick telephone, and a selection of gold-toned carriage clocks. Further items include animal-themed clocks such as a silver-toned owl and bull, a clock inset into a natural burl wood mount, an arched silver-toned desk clock, a red pebbled leather folding travel clock, and a wristwatch in a silver-toned metal presentation tin. Dials vary between Roman and Arabic numerals, with most marked QUARTZ. Overall width: 33 inches (84 cm). Streetlamp height: 14 inches (35.5 cm). Moulin Rouge height: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm). Minimum height: 2 inches (5 cm). Weight Class: Medium.