Japanese Weight-driven Shaku Dokei or Pillar Striking Clock

Description:

Japanese Weight-driven Shaku Dokei or Pillar Striking Clock, case with removable glazed hood over the pierced and engraved movement with verge escapement and regulated by a balance wheel, brass time scale shows time as indicated by pointer attached to falling lead weight, ht. 20 in.
Estimate $200-300

currently ticking. weight thread is frayed and will need attention. Molding below hood needs to be reglued at one corner, time pointer needs to be soldered.


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