Early 19th Century Japanese Inro Watch in Silver Case

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Early 19th Century Japanese Inro Watch in Silver Case
Inv. #: g148
Description:

A very rare Japanese inro watch in an engraved silver case.

Case:

The decorative asymetrical silver case is suspended from a cord with a bead work netsuke and cast bead ojime. It incorporates several decorative elements including the bamboo plant, scrolls, clouds, passion flowers, turtles and a maru-ni-tsuta mon on the back, The interior of the top includes a compartment for the key.

Dial:

The dial has adjustable silvered engraved characters which represent the time as indicated by a wonderful steel cut hand. The characters are two sequences of nine to four with the zodiac symbols used for the nine to represent noon and midnight.

Movement:

The one-day fusee movement has turned solid wheels, a verge escapement with a two spoke flat brass balance, is engraved on the front, back and top and has finely turned steel posts and screws.

Notes:

In Japan turtles symbolize longevity, good luck, and support.

 

The silver case and kamon, represented by a maru-ni-tsuta mon, indicate the piece was made for someone of relative wealth and substance.

Size: Height of Movement: 2.75in.
Height of case: 3in.

Retail Price: sold

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