LATE MEIJI PERIOD

细节

A hardwood and gilt-brass pillar clock, Shaku-dokei
Late Meiji period
Of typical form, with balance verge escapement and foliate engraved front plate and sides, glazed hood, the lead weight with pointer falling against the brass chapters engraved with Japanese characters, key drawer to the base, some damage to hood
70 cm. long

来源

Major General Baron H. van Hemert tot Dingshof
and thence by descent

注意事项

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拍品专文

Following the introduction of European clocks the Japanese devised a new timepiece, the Shaku-dokei (linear or pillar clock). The shaku is a measurement representing approximately one foot - which is generally (but not exclusively) how long these clocks are. The falling weight indicates the time against a calibrated scale.