Summary
Calendar clock with clock mounted under break-arch above calendar dial and aneroid barometer, made in France. Its dial is marked 'Denis Brothers Melbourne' - probably the importer and retailer. Denis Bros closed in 1910.
Physical Description
Black case with clock mounted under break-arch above calendar dial and aneroid barometer. Dial has white chapter ring and recessed centre to show twin pallet escapement. Calendar has months in outer circle and separate dials for day of week and day of month. Lunar dial set on a blue sky background. Spring wound; twin pallet escapement.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs C. Fitzpatrick, 19 Aug 1955
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Place Made
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Retailer
Denis Brothers, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Dial marked 'Denis Brothers Melbourne'.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
45 cm (Length), 18 cm (Width), 52 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Calendar Clocks, Lunar Dial Clocks, Mantel Clocks, Striking Clocks, Horology