10-27-201610-27-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Japanese Shaku Dokei or Pillar Clock with Namagata Dial

Sell one like this
$492$400
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2946MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 28, 2016 10:00AM

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 in the base, the movement with floral-engraved front plate and turned columns at the corners, with verge escapement regulated by a balance wheel, ht. 15 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

Glazed hood a replacement. Lacking key.


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