Japanese Shaku Dokei or Pillar Clock with Namagata Dial

Description:

Japanese Shaku Dokei or Pillar Clock with Namagata Dial, the glazed hood over the trunk with brass Namagata dial of thirteen columns with a scale to show the changing hours read against a descending arm attached to the weight, key drawer (with key) in the base, the movement with floral-engraved front plate and turned half-height columns at the front, with verge escapement regulated by a short pendulum, ht. 20 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Object right carving above dial off but with the clock.


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