C.1830, Swiss, DuBois and Fils, Small Silver Desk clock with key wind calendar movement (watch size).

C.1830, Swiss, DuBois and Fils, Small Silver Desk clock with key wind calendar movement (watch size). This is a nicely made piece, the chain fusee movement with monometallic balance just visible behind the fancy gilt cock that fits prominently into the dial. The porcelain dial showing a man and his dog at top, and small dials for date and day of the week, the time dial at the 6 position. Both dial and movement are signed DuBois and Fils. Bezel is a press fit and is removed for winding; movement hinges out for service. The case is not hallmarked nor stamped for silver content, but is well made. Crystal is replaced. Above the base, two horned men with hairy horse legs support the center standard to which the clock is mounted. Height 7"