Lot 1140 Dα

A wood and metal lantern clock (yagura-dokei). 19th century

A wood and metal lantern clock with a rectangular black lacquered iron case and iron clockwork below a brass domed bell, a spindel with balance arm driven by weights, the front with a central dial and a single calendar aperture beneath. Double thread a later replacement. Traces of usage. 19th century.
Height 27.3 cm; width 10.5 cm