Japanese Lantern Clock, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

A Japanese lantern clock, late 18th/ early 19th century, the…
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A Japanese lantern clock, late 18th/ early 19th century, the rectangular wooden case glazed to four sides, solid top, mounted on cabriole legged stand. The brass and iron Yagura-Dokei, with regular iron posts to four corners, the case with side and rear panels with engraved decoration. The front panel with silver convex chapter ring, central alarm disc with well pierced blue steel hand. The two train weight driven movement with double foliot to the verge escapement, 89 cm high, 23 cm wide, 23 cm deep. Provenance: The Albert Odmark Collection of important Clocks & Watches, Christie's London, March 11 2005, lot 400

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  • Verge Escapement - A verge escapement is an early mechanical escapement used in clocks and other timekeeping devices. It is an early form of the escapement mechanism, which is used to regulate the movement of the hands of a clock or watch. The verge escapement consists of a vertical shaft called the verge, which is mounted on the clock's main plate. Attached to the verge are two pallets, which engage with the teeth of the escape wheel. As the escape wheel turns, the pallets alternately lock and release it, allowing the movement of the clock to be regulated. The verge escapement was widely used in early mechanical clocks, but it was eventually replaced by the more accurate and reliable anchor escapement.

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