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c.1845 Extremely Rare Gilt-Bronze and Silver Striking Watch in a Shitan Wood Display Case.
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An extremely rare mid-nineteenth century Japanese dual time gilt-bronze and silver pocket watch displayed in a wonderful Shitan wood case. The fine quality watch case has two gilt-bronze octagonal shaped plates connected by eight curved and molded brackets, a matching glazed bezel hinged to the front and a wonderfully turned pendant. The silver back and all eight fabric backed silver pierced frets are engraved with scrolling foliage and chrysanthemums.