Japanese, late Edo Period, Shitan wood pillar timepiece, weight driven, with traditional time scale bearing 13 movable cuneiform numerals to adjust for the varying length of the sun-lit day. C.1850.
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24 October 2024
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Japanese, late Edo Period, Shitan wood pillar timepiece, weight driven, with traditional time scale bearing 13 movable cuneiform numerals to adjust for the varying length of the sun-lit day. C.1850.
the wooden case has been nicely refinished. The numerals, hood latch, movement, key-drawer are original; the key is a modern replacement. Note the fro...