Catalog Description:
C.1885, Seth Thomas, "Parlor Calendar No. 3" in rosewood, with restorations. Both dials have been papered over (originals were painted), and the rollers recovered; time hands are from an OG. The rosewood veneer has a couple of small chips on the top, but is overall excellent and well colored. Case retains original finish and inside label is intact. Full details on these perpetual calendar mechanisms can be found in Tran du Ly's yellow book titled Calendar Clocks. Height 27" Reserve $450
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