Furniture, Clocks, Pocket Watches & Tribal Art - 3rd April 2012

Lot 176

A rare mid 19th century hardwood striking Shaku Dokei with calendar and alarm

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £1700

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Description

A rare mid 19th century hardwood striking Shaku Dokei with calendar and alarm, rising glazed hood with shaped top over shaped brackets, the case with moveable hour and half markers, sides with glazed panels, key drawer at the base, movement with four full length turned pillars, verge and balance wheel escapement, descending striking train mounted within the trunk and acting as a weight for the going train, the indicator lacking, 30in (77cm) h.