Japanese, late Edo Period, Shitan wood pillar timepiece, weight driven, with traditional time scale bearing 13 movable cuneiform numerals to adjust for the varying length of the sun-lit day. C.1850. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Japanese, late Edo Period, Shitan wood pillar timepiece, weight driven, with traditional time scale bearing 13 movable cuneiform numerals to adjust for the varying length of the sun-lit day. C.1850.
Brand: Unsigned
Availability: Discontinued

Wall Unsigned Japan auction

Price Record

Sale date November 6, 2009

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Maker Unsigned
Type Wall
Country Japan
Price type auction
Date November 6, 2009
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

the wooden case has been nicely refinished. The numerals, hood latch, movement, key-drawer are original; the key is a modern replacement. Note the front plate of the balance/ verge movement is finely decorated with foliate engraving. Lead weight is a proper replacement. Ticks ok. Height 18 inches

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts