Summary
Calendar clock, Ithaca Clock Co, Ithaca, New York, circa 1880. Used in the Victorian Parliament.
Two dials; upper shows time and lower is the calendar.
Physical Description
Wooden case supported by a bracket when fixed to a wall. Upper dial shows the time and lower dial shows the calendar with circle for number of day and rollers for name of day and for month. Weight driven; anchor and pendulum escapement.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Parliament, circa 1956
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Manufacturer
Ithaca Calendar Clock Co, Ithaca, New York, United States of America, circa 1880
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User
Victorian Parliament, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1880-1950
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Inscriptions
Upper dial is marked 'Ingrams Melbourne' and appears to be of a later date. Lower dial is marked 'I.C.C. Co' and 'Manufactured by Ithaca Calendar Clock Co, Ithaca, NY, patented April 18th 1865, August 28th 1866'.
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Overall Dimensions
53 cm (Length), 24 cm (Width), 147 cm (Height)
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