Makura Dokei rare antique Japanese travelling spring table clock in fine shitan-wood case adorned with exceptional gilt metal fittings, chain fusee driven time train, going barrel bell striking with verge escapement and balance wheel, circa 1840, 18. Provenance: Purchased from Gerald E. Marsh of Winchester, U.K. December 2011. Previously: the John Read collection of fine antique Japanese Timekeepers, Bonhams, 11th May, 2010.