7,475 CHF
Japan, early 19th century. Fine and rare silvered Japanese paper-weight clock. Rectangular horizontal; silvered, the face engraved with hatched decoration, the back engraved with passion flowers. Rectangular with Shakudo adjustable hour plaques, set lengthways along the case, single index sliding in a slot alongside. Rectangular gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, square pierced and engraved bridge-type cock on top plate with polished steel end-pieceDim. 90 x 19 x 6 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-10-23