Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990
LOT 286
Anonymous, Japanese, beginning 19th century. Extremely rare descending "rack" clock with striking train, in original shitan wood case.
JPY 1,500,000 - 2,000,000
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
Sold: JPY 1,656,250
C. Brass base plate and original wooden base with drawer and original key. D. Circular silvered with revolving brass chapter ring with adjustable Japanese night and day numerals. Fixed pierced blued-steel hand. M. Circular plates, brass rack, gravity operated going train, verge escapement, plain balance, continental style cock. Spring driven hour striking on a bell. Moulded wood travelling case with florally pierced and silk backed brass side panels and carrying handle. In good condition. Dim. 28.5 x 13 x 8.5cm.
Notes
Japanese clocks employing a gravity "rack" system are
exceptionally rare.