$1,968
Japanese Shaku Dokei or Pillar Clock, c. 1850, traditional Shitan wood case with glazed hood and key drawer, the time scale with thirteen silvered adjustable hour indicators, brass bird head pointer attached to the lead weight points to the time as the weight falls, brass movement with turned corner columns, pierced front plate of floral design and verge escapement regulated by a top mounted balance wheel, all in original wooden carrying case with Japanese characters painted on the lid, ht. of clock 12 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-04-25