Shelf Desk or Table Calendar
Exceptional, one of only two known, astronomical double barrel, eight day going large silver desk clock with perpetual calendar, phases of the moon and eight day power reserve indicator, accompanied by two original silver/gold/steel keys and matching
Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 198048, case No. 290540, made for Henry Graves Jr. in 1927. Exceptional, one of only two known, astronomical double barrel, eight day going large silver desk clock with perpetual calendar, phases of the moon and eight day power reserve indicator, accompanied by two original silver/gold/steel keys and matching calendar adjustment pin. C.
French desk calendar clock, ca 1886.
8 day balance wheel movement runs very strong. It takes a 2 prong key like a carriage clock key, one end to wind, one to set hands. There is no key with the clock. Typical metal back cover. Sea serpents abound around the base, ripple like trim on sides, front, and top. Regulate dials with 2 hands, turning knobs at the same time. Presentation inscription on the base, "From M.V.L. 1886". Except for a small fixable edge dent, on top, clock is near perfect.
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.