Japanese Makura Dokei or Bracket Clock

Description:

Japanese Makura Dokei or Bracket Clock, c. 1840, with straight sided bell above the top mounted balance wheel, turned brass corner columns, round, floral engraved, front and back plates, double calendar apertures, 2 1/4-in. revolving dial, fixed pierced steel hand, one-day, chain fusee, verge escapement time train with going barrel strike train, all in a glazed Shitan wood case with hidden key drawer and brass carrying handle, ht. with handle extended 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Clock appears to have been overhauled and is currently running.


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