An interesting mid 19th century Japanese Inro Dokei
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Japan, an interesting mid 19th century inro dokei, the inro of carved hardwood with glazed dial aperture, the back with two winding apertures, and an oblong opening with engraved fret, the cover containing a small tray with winding key, the clock with gilt, chrysanthemum engraved plates, rotating dial with fixed, blued steel hand and movable hour and half hour markers, 30 hour two train movement with verge escapement and three arm balance oscillating beneath the bell, the back plate partially skeletonized, and with bird head and foliate engraving
Condition
inro front with split, cock bead loose and with break at joint, bottom with poorly glued joint, wood shrinkage precludes inserting the clock and tray, gilding on movement good, lacking one half hour marker, some steel components with minor oxide, fusee chain detached, strike mainspring broken, trains function with pressure. Deaccessioned from the American Clock and watch Museum, Bristol, Ct, circa mid 19th c
Dimensions
3.5 x 2.25 x 1.25 in
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An interesting mid 19th century Japanese Inro Dokei
Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
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