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Japanese striking Lantern clock - Kake Dokei


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Japanese iron-framed striking kake-dokei (lantern clock), dating from the Edo period.
The iron posted movement is supported with iron top and bottom plates. It has a verge escapement regulated by a single foliot, visible below the deep bell. The single weight drives the two trains for the going side and strike. The brass case has opening side doors and is supported on an elm pedestal, adorned with pressed brass decoration.
Traditional Japanese timekeeping divided the day into unequal temporal hours: six daytime units from local sunrise to local sunset, and six night time units from sunset to sunrise. This system continued in Japan until 1873, when the Western form of timekeeping was adopted.
The outer chapter ring contains the 12 silvered engraved plates marking the temporal hours, and these can be spaced within the ring according to the time of year - in summer the daytime markers will be more spaced and the nighttime markers more condensed. Traditionally, these were moved twice monthly. These silvered digits are separated by bronze plates.
The black hand remains stationary whilst the dial rotates. Each digit has a backward-facing pin which triggers the countwheel striking mechanism, with a temporal hour strike descending from 9 to 4 times, and alternately 1 and 2 half-hour strikes.
Wikipedia has some interesting information on Japanese timekeeping, including the strike sequence.
Height: 139cms
Width: 37cms
Depth: 37 cms
Overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years. We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.
The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.
We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.
Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.
The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.
SellerCarlton Clocks
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Bank Farm
Lower Odcombe
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8TY
Tel : 01935 713333
Non UK callers : +44 1935 713333
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The iron posted movement is supported with iron top and bottom plates. It has a verge escapement regulated by a single foliot, visible below the deep bell. The single weight drives the two trains for the going side and strike. The brass case has opening side doors and is supported on an elm pedestal, adorned with pressed brass decoration.
Traditional Japanese timekeeping divided the day into unequal temporal hours: six daytime units from local sunrise to local sunset, and six night time units from sunset to sunrise. This system continued in Japan until 1873, when the Western form of timekeeping was adopted.
The outer chapter ring contains the 12 silvered engraved plates marking the temporal hours, and these can be spaced within the ring according to the time of year - in summer the daytime markers will be more spaced and the nighttime markers more condensed. Traditionally, these were moved twice monthly. These silvered digits are separated by bronze plates.
The black hand remains stationary whilst the dial rotates. Each digit has a backward-facing pin which triggers the countwheel striking mechanism, with a temporal hour strike descending from 9 to 4 times, and alternately 1 and 2 half-hour strikes.
Wikipedia has some interesting information on Japanese timekeeping, including the strike sequence.
Height: 139cms
Width: 37cms
Depth: 37 cms
Overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years. We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.
The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.
We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.
Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.
The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 13/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. to include delivery within the mainland UK
Category Antique Clocks
Period Mid 19th Century Antiques
Material Brass and Iron
Origin Japanese
Item code as392a333
Status Sold
£7000.00 
$8766.10 
€8402.10 

$

€

Conversion rates as of 13/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. to include delivery within the mainland UK
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We deliver our clocks fully insured free of charge anywhere in the United Kingdom and include comprehensive setting up instructions. Quotations can be arranged anywhere else worldwide.
View all stock from
Carlton Clocks


Lower Odcombe
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8TY
Tel : 01935 713333
Non UK callers : +44 1935 713333
Get directions to Carlton Clocks
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