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           A MANTEL CLOCK WITHIN A SHIBYAMA-INLAID WOOD FRAME  lacquered and Shibayama-style frame decorated with two shell-inlaid
           Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century   quail among autumnal plants, six ivory monkeys clambering over
           The circular glass-front door panel with bevelled edge and gilt-brass   and around the frame.
           bezel surrounding a circular ivory dial with gilt-brass hands and gilt   47.5cm x 37.5cm (18 5/8in x 14¾in).
           Japanese numerals in circular cartouches, with an outer minute
           marker, centred by two winding squares, the frosted glass circular   £2,000 - 3,000
           rear door, revealing the Brocot-style escapement stamped 34524   JPY290,000 - 440,000
           J.W.B and twin-barrel going train, with a gilt-brass striking hammer on   US$2,600 - 3,900
           a detachable bell stamped ‘B’, striking both the hour and half hour,
           a hinged door on the reverse at the bottom of the case for viewing   Provenance
           the pendulum bob stamped the same as the movement, all within a   An English private collection.







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