Mid 1800s, Japanese, Bracket Clock, time and strike, in a miniature MOP covered case with sliding front and rear panels.

Mid 1800s, Japanese, Bracket Clock, time and strike, in a miniature MOP covered case with sliding front and rear panels. This was made before Japan adopted Western time keeping around 1873. The case is in exceptional condition, with intricate floral displays on all surfaces. The fusee movement, with verge is controlled by a balance rotating under the bell (with a little "heartbeat" arrangement to show it is running). The dial rotates behind a single vertical hand, and with calendar indications showing in two little openings below the time dial, one showing the 12 Terrestrial branches, and the other the 10 Celestial branches, the dial plate with intricate floral engravings. With original winding key in hidden drawer. Note small size: ht of mov't 4", height of case 6"