Japanese Pillar Clock, 1860
A Japanese pillar clock, circa 1860, the brass movement with turned columns flanking the frontplate. The weight driven going train with verge and balance wheel escapement. Moveable brass chapters to the hour scale, the Shitan wood case with key drawer in base and detachable hood to the top, 10.24 in. high, 1.77 in. wide, 1.18 in. deep. Provenance: The Albert Odmark Collection of Important Clocks & Watches, Christie's London, March 11 2005, lot 377
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
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