1899 Seikosha Japan's First Mechanical and similar items

Very rarely! 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 Japans first alarm clock. German-made alarm clocks were dominant throughout the world in those days, but their iron cases were prone to rust. Seikos alarm clocks were produced with a rust-resistant case made of nickel-plated brass. Consumers in the Japanese and Chinese markets preferred Seikos entry over German makes. Japan-made alarm clocks would soon become popular worldwide. _______________________________ Important: The age of the piece is determined approximately. Any and all statements by me as to the authenticity, attribution, description, date, age, provenance, title, or condition of the work constitute my judgment and opinion only. Vintage mechanical clocks are not guaranteed to be accurate. You can see the product in action on my YouTube channel @AntiqueClocksDepot https://youtu.be/QFnbLBG84L8 I 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.