Japanese Works of Art - 20th May 2026

Lot 788

A JAPANESE SHAKU-DOKEI (PILLAR CLOCK)

Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £572

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Description

A JAPANESE SHAKU-DOKEI (PILLAR CLOCK)
EDO/MEIJI, 19TH CENTURY

Of tall rectangular shape, the weight-driven movement visible at the top and embellished with reticulated floral designs, the wood frame with a brass plaque inscribed with Roman numerals at the front, a small rectangular drawer below; together with an associated Swiss key, 51.3cm. (3)