{"product_id":"ricoh-mighty-atom-rocket-clock-1960s-clockwork-pendulum-under-glass-dome-red-base-working-5071","title":"Ricoh Mighty Atom Rocket Clock, 1960s Clockwork Pendulum, Clear Dome, Red Base","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Pop Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA 1960s Ricoh rocket clock with Mighty Atom on the dial, its clockwork movement and pendulum standing on a red, finned base under a tall, clear dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1960s Ricoh clock takes the form of a rocket on its pad. The round dial is held on two slender metal columns, a brass-coloured pendulum hanging between them, the whole set on a red circular base with fins and covered by a tall, pointed, transparent dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale dial carries the Mighty Atom figure at the centre, the Ricoh name below the twelve, and Arabic numerals in a simple ring. From the side the open clockwork is visible, with a winding key on the movement. The piece is the clock alone, without a box or further fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsamu Tezuka drew Astro Boy for the page in 1952 and brought him to television in 1963. In the story the boy robot is switched on on 7 April 2003, a date Japan later marked with a new series and exhibitions. Clocks and toys of this kind, made for the Japanese market, are now sought by collectors of Showa design and of Tezuka's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricoh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocket form, Mighty Atom dial, red finned base, clear dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clockwork, pendulum, key-wound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 19 cm (7.5 in) high, 10 cm (3.9 in) wide and 9.5 cm (3.7 in) deep, clock only. Every measurement is taken by hand, with the piece laid flat and the tape read by eye, so please allow a gentle margin of about 1–3 cm (0.5–1 in) for the natural give of fabric, handwork and the human hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScuffs are present on the clear dome, with small marks and soiling of age on the piece as a whole. The movement runs when the clock is wound and the pendulum is set in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eB (good)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Display out of direct sun. Handle the dome with care and wind the movement gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan with rigid protection and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; see our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing in \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/art-toys-plush\"\u003eArt Toys \u0026amp; Plush Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/collectible-watches\"\u003eCollectible Watches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eConcierge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a particular character, maker or edition? Our Hunting Salon™ locates it across Japan, then inspects and delivers it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: Ricoh Mighty Atom clock · 1960s rocket pendulum clock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ricoh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54492815753509,"sku":"JP-CL-X1136325071","price":430.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/x1136325071-01.jpg?v=1794739691","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/es\/products\/ricoh-mighty-atom-rocket-clock-1960s-clockwork-pendulum-under-glass-dome-red-base-working-5071","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}