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Japanese Chamber Clock with Double Foliot and Rosewood Pedestal
Unknown
Japan, circa 1780
Desription
Gilt chapter ring with central alarm disc and set on an engraved surround decorated with sprays of cherry blossoms. The posted iron movement has a two-sided crown wheel for the verge escapement with two foliots brought in and out of action by the strike train, outside countwheel cut for Japanese hours. The clock is positioned atop the rosewood pedestal.
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