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Mid-century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks
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Mid-century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks

1940 - 1960
Sold 17 March 2025 · Chalfont Clocks
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Description

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Brass Calendar Clock to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA892700
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Description
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.
fig 1. A polished brass skeleton calendar clock with visible mechanical gears sits on a circular dark wood base.
fig 1. Mid-century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks

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.

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This clock is a fun and intriguing timepiece that sits well on a table to be admired from all angles.
Chalfont Clocks

33cm H (inc dome) x 23cm W x 23cm D

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Brass Calendar Clock to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA892700
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Specialists in antique clocks and their restoration.

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Archive I A polished brass skeleton calendar clock with visible mechanical gears sits on a circular dark wood base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mid-century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks

Archive II A polished brass skeleton calendar clock with visible mechanical gears sits on a circular dark wood base. View II
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Archive X A polished brass skeleton calendar clock with visible mechanical gears sits on a circular dark wood base. View X
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Chalfont Clocks
Telephone 01494 763 793
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Chalfont Station Road
Little Chalfont
Buckinghamshire
HP7 9PN
United Kingdom
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A polished brass skeleton calendar clock with visible mechanical gears sits on a circular dark wood base.
Mid-Century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks
Ref: SA892700
A polished brass skeleton calendar clock with visible mechanical gears sits on a circular dark wood base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Clocks
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialBrass, Steel, Wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsExposed gear train, Circular wooden base, Brass pillars, Graduated dials
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A calendar clock is a timepiece designed to display the day, date, and month alongside the standard time, gaining significant popularity during the 19th and mid-20th centuries as precision manufacturing improved.

These clocks typically feature brass frameworks, steel components, and glass domes, supported by wooden bases made from timbers such as mahogany or walnut.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished brass gearing, maker signatures on the dial or movement plate, and appropriate weight and oxidisation consistent with their stated era.

Placing a mechanical clock on a study desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece allows it to serve as a functional focal point that adds industrial or vintage charm to contemporary spaces.

Maintenance involves professional periodic servicing of the mechanical movement, dusting with a soft microfibre cloth, and avoiding chemical polishes on aged brass surfaces.
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