Japan, Edo period, striking wall clock, or Shaku-Dokei, commonly called "stick clock", the time movement of lantern style construction with crown wheel and verge driving the large, horizontal balance atop movement, delicately pierced front plate is

Japan, Edo period, striking wall clock, or Shaku-Dokei, commonly called "stick clock", the time movement of lantern style construction with crown wheel and verge driving the large, horizontal balance atop movement, delicately pierced front plate is intricately cut in the form of flowers, and is nicely engraved. The spring driven striking movement actually forms the weight that powers the time movement via a fine cord that winds around a horizontal barrel. Strikes on a bell. With movable numerals to compensate for the shortening days of winter. overall excellent 100% original condition. Brass piercing to the case sides allow sound to escape. This clock comes to us from a private collection in New Jersey, and has been in one place for the last three decades. Bottom drawer contains winding key.