C.1881, Gilbert Clock Co., OFFICE DROP CALENDAR, using Maranville style disc calendar (note Maranville's patent was specific about painted metal dials with gear driven rotation, so Gilbert circumvented his patent by using paper over thin metal discs,
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Condition: there is a hole drilled through the back for securing to wall. Dials have darkened some due to age, and there is a strip of dial loss near 6. Full label inside case, a little faded. The exterior of the case is fine with burled veneer on raised panes. This model has always been the most desirable Gilbert calendar. Ht 34"
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Office Drop Calendar
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Gilbert, Wm L
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1881, Gilbert Clock Co., OFFICE DROP CALENDAR, using Maranville style disc calendar (note Maranville's patent was specific about painted metal dials with gear driven rotation, so Gilbert circumvented his patent by using paper over thin metal discs, moved with a nail or other sharp object). Condition: there is a hole drilled through the back for securing to wall. Dials have darkened some due to age, and there is a strip of dial loss near 6. Full label inside case, a little faded. The exterior of the case is fine with burled veneer on raised panes. This model has always been the most desirable Gilbert calendar. Ht 34"
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