Engraved Silver Pocket Perpetual Calendar

Description:

Engraved Silver Pocket Perpetual Calendar, probably England, late 17th century, the engraved disc with a nine row, seven column table with Arabic numerals and five rows for a chronological day of the month, zodiac signs and a reverse listing of letters A-G framed on four sides by winged putti, on the reverse, a series of eight concentric circles with outer ring calibrated for moon's age, 1-29 1/2, others with months listed by name and number, zodiac signs and others, dia. 48 mm.
Estimate $800-1,200

No condition issues, silver is not hallmarked

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