Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Signed Japanese Single Foliot Kake Dokei or Lantern Clock and Wall Bracket, double scroll nut secures the deep bell over the single foliot, iron top and bottom plate with rectangular iron pillars, both pillars behind the dial plate are signed, acid-etched brass sides and dial plate, rotating dial with movable hour and half-hour markers, single pierced steel hand, time and strike movement with iron wheels powered by two lead weights, hardwood wall bracket with pierced hood, clock ht. 12 in.
Estimate $4,000-5,000
Lacking foliate weights.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200