Qianlong Period Chinese Time and Alarm Drum Clock.

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Qianlong Period Chinese Time and Alarm Drum Clock.
Inv. #: g168
Description:

Rare late-18th century Qianlong period Chinese time and alarm drum clock. The bronze case has decorative fretwork incorporating the dragon motif and the movement and dial are secured via a keyway. The one-day double twin-fusee movement has the steel balance wheel planted on the engraved backplate. It employs a verge-like escapement and is wound through the bottom of the case and the large bell. The 24-hour porcelain hour chapter frames a center wheel that carries the hand and an aperture to set the alarm. Once set and wound the two steel hammers hit the bell until the spring unwinds.

Notes:

Unrestored

 

We believe the stand to be a purpose made later addition.

Ref:

For similar examples see:

‘The Seiko Timepiece Collection’, pg.87

‘Çlocks and Watches of the Qing Dynasty’, pg. 40.

 

Size: Case diameter is 4.5 in.
Retail Price: Sold

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