Beschreibung:

A JAPANESE LACQUERED BRASS MAKURA DOKEI MINIATURE TABLE CLOCK
UNSIGNED, 19th CENTURY
The four crisply-turned finned and knopped pillar movement with verge escapement regulated by sprung balance set above the movement to the fusee-driven going train, the strike train with going barrel and outside countwheel advanced by an external pawl to the rear of the backplate for sounding via a vertically pivoted hammer the hours on a bell set above the balance, the front panel with concentric ring moulded rotating gilt brass chapter disc incorporating inset Japanese hours and baton minute markers reading against a fixed scroll pierced steel hand, set within stylised foliate spray infill, the rear with countwheel and visible detents over winding squares with ratchets within conforming engraved decoration, the angles with complex baluster and ring-turned multiknop posts joining the caddy moulded top and bottom plates, with the upper surface surmounted with the balance and bell assembly flanked by conforming turned finials, on later oak plinth.
The clock 9.5cm (3.75ins) high, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep.
 
The term 'makura dokei' translates as 'pillow clock', with such timepiece be referred to by this name due to their visual similarities to a Japanese pillow or 'makura'.
Condition Report:
Clock is in fully working condition however the mechanism is a little dusty so a gentle clean/service is advised. The finish has pleasing slightly oxidised toning protected under lacquer with minimal spotting and only slight dust staining/build-up. The dial has very slight rubbing/discolouration only.
There is no winding key present.
 
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