Vintage Cow Kitchen Timer Resin Farmhouse Novelty 60 Minute Mechanical

A charming vintage mechanical kitchen timer featuring a hand-painted cow figure standing on a faux wicker-effect base. A fun and decorative piece that also functions exactly as intended — ideal for farmhouse kitchens, novelty timer collectors, or retro décor lovers. Measurements: • Approximately 7.5cm diameter • Approximately 8.5cm tall including the cow Function: • Mechanical wind-up timer • Ticks loudly while running • Rings clearly when time is up • Adjustable up to 60 minutes Condition: • Working order • Has been in storage and is dusty; will benefit from a gentle clean • Some light surface wear consistent with age • No damage observed • Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description Age & Origin This timer is unmarked and made from moulded resin, a material widely used for novelty kitchen items from the late 1980s through the 1990s. The cow motif, basket-weave base, and hand-painted finish are strongly associated with farmhouse and country-style kitchen décor popular during this period, particularly in the UK, Europe, and the US. Similar examples are frequently attributed to giftware and kitchen accessory manufacturers producing novelty timers for homeware shops rather than branded appliance makers. The mechanical wind-up mechanism and 60-minute dial are consistent with mass-produced novelty timers of the era, many of which were intentionally left unbranded. The design fits squarely within the 1990s country kitchen trend, influenced by rustic and pastoral themes.