10-05-201810-05-2018
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 5, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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George III Silver Pocket Perpetual Calendar or Almanac

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Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3147MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 05, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

George III Silver Pocket Perpetual Calendar or Almanac, c. 1780, the 1 3/4-in. engraved silver instrument with an interior rotating disc, scale 1-31, day-of-the-week, zodiacal calendar with acanthus leaf engraving throughout, opposite side with outer edge reading: "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts into Wisdom," sun rise/set, and day/night length scales.
Estimate $3,000-4,000


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