Pendulum Wall Clock

Period: Tokogawa Dynasty of the Edo Age (1603-1867)

Made in Japan

Height (from the top of the bell to the base): 49 cm.

Size of the clock: 16× 16.2× 24 cm.

Base width: 17×17 cm.

 

This beautiful four pendulum clock with two golden monograms on its body seems to be a royal gift bestowed by the Japanese king Tokogawa. The four pendulums, made of brass in different sizes, are attached to either ends of two strings which are driven by cogwheels. Names of the months in Japanese script are inscribed around the numerals on the clock face.The embossed figures on three sides of the clock body add to its beauty.