Vintage Japanese Clock, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-653 (26M-653-2)

Japanese Okidokei Mantel Clock | Vintage Shelf Clock & Living Room Accent, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-653-2

A sleek mid-century mantel clock with a brass-fitted dial, Roman numerals, and a mechanical chime movement -- an elegant statement piece for any collector of vintage Japanese timepieces.

An okidokei is a freestanding tabletop or mantel clock, a form that became popular in Japanese homes during the postwar era as Western-influenced interior styles spread throughout the country. This striking example dates to the Mid Showa period (1946-1965) and reflects the refined aesthetic sensibility of that era -- a long, low-profile base in dark lacquered wood, softly rounded at both ends, accented by slender brass inlay lines running the full length of the case. Centered on the base, a substantial circular clock head rises with quiet authority. The two-tone dial features a guilloched gold-tone outer ring bearing Roman numeral hour markers, a smoked inner chapter ring, and slender gold-tone hands -- all protected by a convex glass crystal set within a brass bezel. The dial is signed and marked "7 Jewels" and "14 Day," indicating a quality mechanical movement wound on a fortnightly cycle. The rear access panel opens to reveal a handsome brass plate movement fitted with a rod-and-comb chime mechanism, consistent with mid-century Japanese clockmaking at its most accomplished.

Today this vintage Japanese mantel clock makes a compelling centerpiece for a range of modern interiors. Displayed on a fireplace mantel, sideboard, or low console table, its horizontal silhouette and dark lacquer finish complement Japandi style and mid-century modern decor with equal ease. The warm brass dial and Roman numerals add a note of understated luxury to a living room accent shelf or home office credenza. It also makes a distinctive housewarming gift or gift for collectors of vintage Japanese craft and horology. Whether kept in working order or displayed purely as a decorative object, this clock carries the quiet elegance of postwar Japan into any contemporary space.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Dark lacquered wood case; brass movement plate, bezel, and dial surround; convex glass crystal
• Use: Mantel or shelf clock for the home
• Modern Use: Living room mantel or sideboard accent; home office credenza display; decorative collector piece in a Japandi or mid-century modern interior
• Features: Long low-profile base with rounded ends and brass inlay stripes; circular clock head with two-tone guilloched dial; Roman numeral hour markers; gold-tone hands; brass bezel with convex glass crystal; signed dial marked "7 Jewels" and "14 Day"; rear-access brass plate mechanical movement with rod-and-comb chime mechanism; small bun feet
• Dimensions: 6"W x 24"D x 9 1/2"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition consistent with age; movement present and intact; minor patina to brass bezel.

A refined piece of vintage Japanese craft that brings the quiet sophistication of Mid Showa timekeeping to any modern living space.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.