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Lot 275
  • 275

calendrier perpetuel de poche en argent, non poinconne, seconde moitie du XVIIe siecle

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • calendrier perpetuel de poche en argent, non poinconne, seconde moitie du XVIIe siecle
  • Diam. 4.2 cm, 28.1 g ; 1 3/4 in, 18dwt
système de double cadrans, finement gravé Calendarium Perpetuum, des jours de la semaine, signes du zodiaque, jours fériés, heures du coucher et du lever du soleil, ainsi que d'un sablier ailé, de memento mori et rinceaux feuillagés

the dial in pivoting sections, finely engraved Calendarium Perpetuum, with days of the week, zodiac signs, saints' days, sunrise, sunset incorporating winged hourglass, memento mori and scrolling foliage

Condition

excellent condition
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."