The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 477

Japan, circa 1850.Fine gilt brass, hour and half-hour striking travelling bracket clock.

C. Posted frame with four turned pillars and four finials, the Shinton wood base with a drawer for the key. D. Gilt brass with Shakudo adjustable hour and half-hour plaques. Pierced blued steel index. The dial plate engraved with passion flowers, back panel decorated en suite. M. Rectangular full plate with turned pillars, going train with fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain heavy two-arm brass balance, flat balance spring. Striking train with going barrel and count wheel on the back plate,striking on bell, fixed above the balance.Dim. 16 x 13 x 8 cm.