C.1881, Gilbert Clock Co., OFFICE DROP CALENDAR, using Maranville style disc calendar (note Maranville's patent was specific about painted metal dials with gear driven rotation, so Gilbert circumvented his patent by using paper over thin metal discs, moved with a nail or other sharp object). — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: C.1881, Gilbert Clock Co., OFFICE DROP CALENDAR, using Maranville style disc calendar (note Maranville's patent was specific about painted metal dials with gear driven rotation, so Gilbert circumvented his patent by using paper over thin metal discs, moved with a nail or other sharp object).
Brand: Gilbert, Wm L
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Wall Calendar Gilbert, Wm L United States auction

Price Record

Sale date May 8, 2009

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Maker Gilbert, Wm L
Model Office Drop Calendar
Type Wall Calendar
Country United States
Price type auction
Date May 8, 2009
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Condition: there is a hole drilled through the back for securing to wall. Dials have darkened some due to age, and there is a strip of dial loss near 6. Full label inside case, a little faded. The exterior of the case is fine with burled veneer on raised panes. This model has always been the most desirable Gilbert calendar. Ht 34"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts