Ricoh Mighty Atom Rocket Clock, 1960s Clockwork Pendulum, Clear Dome, Red Base
Ricoh Mighty Atom Rocket Clock, 1960s Clockwork Pendulum, Clear Dome, Red Base
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| Figure | cm | in |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 10.0 cm | 3.9 in |
| Height | 19.0 cm | 7.5 in |
Every piece is measured by hand, in centimetres as Japan measures. Please allow 1–2 cm (about ½ inch) for the give of the material and the hand that held the tape.
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Condition report
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- Honest Wear
- As Found
Space age time
For the Showa design collector.
Best for: Astro Boy and Tezuka collections
Condition notes
Scuffs to the dome; small marks of age. Runs when wound.
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A 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.
The Piece
This 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.
The 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.
Osamu 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.
Details
- Maker: Ricoh
- Period: 1960s
- Design: Rocket form, Mighty Atom dial, red finned base, clear dome
- Movement: Clockwork, pendulum, key-wound
- Measurements: 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.
Condition
Scuffs 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.
Condition grade B (good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Display out of direct sun. Handle the dome with care and wind the movement gently.
Delivery from Japan
Packed 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 published policy.
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