The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999
Japan, early 19th century.Fine and rare silvered Japanese paper-weight clock.
C. Rectangular horizontal; silvered, the face engraved with hatched decoration, the back engraved with passion flowers. D. Rectangular with Shakudo adjustable hour plaques, set lengthways along the case, single index sliding in a slot alongside.M. Rectangular gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, square pierced and engraved bridge-type cock on top plate with polished steel end-pieceDim. 90 x 19 x 6 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
| Grade: AA | Very good | 
| Case: 4 - 5 | |
| Movement: * 4 - 5 | |
| Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |