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ANTIQUE #SA892700

Mid-century Calendar Clock By Devon Clocks

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Chalfont Clocks

This unusual astrological calendar clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter for the Devon Clock Company as part of the Heritage Collection, this example numbered 31 of 500 and is in excellent original condition.
 
The skeletonised movement is supported by four brass pillars held by a waisted bottom plate, that also holds the astronomical chapter ring at the top, the two train movement runs the timekeeping as well as the calendar, the time is displayed on two rotating silvered drums above a fixed point indicator in the middle of the mechanism, with the top displaying the day and month and signs of the zodiac around a rotating brass sun. The whole clock is housed under a bespoke glass dome on a mahogany base.
 
This clock is a fun and intriguing timepiece that sits well on a table to be admired from all angles.
 
33cm H (inc dome) x 23cm W x 23cm D
 
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Antique SA892700 shown on this page was made in 1960. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1960
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Chalfont Clocks
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01494 763 793
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD