History of the Cat Wall Clock

We have all seen the image of a cats eyes sweeping rhythmically in time with its tail on a pendulum.Whether it was in a cartoon from your childhood or your Great Aunt Matildas kitchen wall the cat wall clock is a part of America like it or not! There is something about this style clock that never seems to go out of style.Granted it may not be a mainstream wall clock but we all know we wish we had a place for one!

Cat Wall Clock

The cat wall clock came about rather naturally in wall clock history.You see the clocks of old before quartz crystal timekeeping had to have a pendulum.This left you with a box on your wall or a round face with a sweeping pendulum.It was only time before people wanted something more out of their wall clocks.Well some people chose to encase them and turn them into “grandfather clocks” others decided on more whimsical paths.They decorated their clocks in many shapes and forms to adorn their walls.Some people wanted them to blend with their furnishings well others were looking to make an impact.


Then along came the Great Depression and people needed a little cheer in their lives.Kind of sounds similar to today does it not! You see way back then there was a cute little cartoon cat that everyone knew.So they took this cat and turned him into the cat wall clock that we have all seen in the cartoons of our past and present.This little guys name was felix by the way and he sure has made his mark in history!

Of course now there are many more options for your cat wall clocks,some will even meow!There are printed clocks and wooden clocks,they really come in all varieties.So whatever you are looking for when it comes to your modern or retro wall clock take a look in our store today.Enjoy your visit and stop back soon to Berlin Wall Clocks.