Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
One large brass disc and one small on either side, pivoting on center nail. Top engraved: Calendarium Perpetuum” and days of the week in German, together with their symbols. Cut-out edge adjustable to date engraved on large disc. Back disc has two cut-outs, adjustable to show holidays, month, sign of zodiac, sunrise and sundown, length of days and nights.
Date
early 18th century
Accession Number
1957-165-18
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
metalwork
Decorative Arts
Perpetual calendar
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
H x diam.: 0.1 × 5.1 cm (1/16 in. × 2 in.)
made in
Germany
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1957-165-18