1899 Seikosha Japan's First Mechanical Wind-Up Alarm Clock

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Very rarely! Very cute decoration item! Small round metal clock with a bell on top. The alarm mechanism is in … Read more Very rarely! Very cute decoration item! Small round metal clock with a bell on top. The alarm mechanism is in the bell.
This clock stands approx. 3.9" (to the top of the brass handle) x 2.3" wide x 2.2" deep - It has a 1.9" diameter porcelain dial (5 cm) with Roman numerals. The main body is cylindrical. Clockwork handles in the shape of a bear's ear. It has been dismantled and serviced. The clock is in excellent running order and the alarm works correctly, however, since it is an antique, it is being sold with no warranty or guarantee of accuracy. It is in excellent overall condition. Still looks beautiful. See photos for details of the condition.
The production date from 1899 to 1920
Mention at the bottom of the dial: MANUFACTURED BY SEIKOSHA. TOKYO. JAPAN
Two hieroglyphs on the inner plate of the movement
Weight: 206 gr
Caveats:
The body has some wear on the back

Japan’s first alarm clock. German-made alarm clocks were dominant throughout the world in those days, but their iron cases were prone to rust. Seiko’s alarm clocks were produced with a rust-resistant case made of nickel-plated brass. Consumers in the Japanese and Chinese markets preferred Seiko’s entry over German makes. Japan-made alarm clocks would soon become popular worldwide.
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