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German circa 1700 An early 18th century silver gilt perpetual calendar snuff box
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Of cylindrical form with a pull off lid, ribbed sides. The lid with a rotating disc with rotating outer calendarium perpetuum ring engraved for the days of the week, the outer band with the days of the month. Twelve readout windows defined by its rotatable disk, month of the year with its number of days, tabulation of the important saints’ and feast days in the month, sun’s Zodiacal position, length of day, length of night, time of sun rise, and time of sunset. Engraved symbols of the zodiac, engraved throughout in Latin. The rating ring with flat chased foliate scrolls against a textured ground. Unmarked. Diameter - 15.8 cm / 2.3 inches Weight – 75 grams / 2.41 oztNotes:Similar engraved foliate scrolls to a German perpetual calendar aide memoire is in the collection of the Victoria and Albert museum (M.137-1923)
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German circa 1700 An early 18th century silver gilt perpetual calendar snuff box

Early 18th century German silver gilt perpetual calendar snuff box with rotating discs for week, month, saints' days, zodiac and sunrise/sunset times.

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2.326 €(£2,000)–3.488 €(£3,000)

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Price checked 26/09/2026, 05:10:51

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Lot Details

Lot #
31
Currency
GBP
Lot Ends
14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
Auction Ends
14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
Lots in Auction
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