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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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