A fascinating Watch Paper, which happens to be a very early “Animated Drawing.” A 1 ¼” diameter circular paper with an engraving. When you spin the paper on the tip of a pen or a nail, a face appears. At first glance, the paper appears to be freeform, but once you see the face, you can’t un-see it. There is a hand-written note on the back of the frame: “Green Man Watch Paper: When pen placed on center point and spun, face is apparent. ‘Americana Antiques. C-1830”. I have not taken it out of the frame to try it myself, but staring at it long enough, I get the picture. The watch paper is nicely framed in a contemporary gold frame with black mat. Frame measures 4 ¾” square. The “Face” looks a bit like “Old Mother Westwind” or a Harlequin. This one pre-dates Disney!! As I noted, once you see the face, you can’t un-see it! Postage in the US will be free.

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