$25,830
Japanese Double Foliot Dai Dokei Clock, 18th century, a large domed bell with thick rim secured by a twin scroll nut mounted over the twin foliots, the brass case with acid-etched surface, engraved waves and applied birds, fixed black lacquered chapter ring around rotating alarm disc with brass hand, weight-powered iron time, strike and alarm movement with verge escapement, all on a paint decorated wooden stand with hood, ht. 45 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-11-01