Details
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
Provenance
Major General Baron H. van Hemert tot Dingshof
and thence by descent
Special notice
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