Desk clock - Robert Dessomville - - Brass - 1950-1960

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1950–1960 desk clock by Robert Dessomville, made in Italy with a brass metal and plastic case, electric battery movement (1.5V), perpetual calendar, in excellent condition and in working order, dimensions 9.5 x 17.5 x 10.5 cm, weight 954 g, presented in a silk‑lined leather presentation box.

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1950, very rare Swiss/Italian, Robert Dessomville, calendar desk clock, 1.5v battery power, the clock made in Switzerland, the Perpetual calendar & case made in Italy, in a silk lined and leather covered presentation box and with the months and days of the week showing in Italian. With manual.

Condition: tested (clock is working). In excellent condition, tranportation case with wear (needs restauration)

Designer: Robert J.J. DESSOMVILLE
A classic approach in timepieces manufacturing, The Design follows shapes that seem to be completely distinct but actually share a common theme. After receiving many awards for this masterpiece exhibited at Science and Technology Museum in Milan (I), The “Perpetual” automatic calendar clock matches the universal concept of the perpetual calendar time dating.

1950, very rare Swiss/Italian, Robert Dessomville, calendar desk clock, 1.5v battery power, the clock made in Switzerland, the Perpetual calendar & case made in Italy, in a silk lined and leather covered presentation box and with the months and days of the week showing in Italian. With manual.

Condition: tested (clock is working). In excellent condition, tranportation case with wear (needs restauration)

Designer: Robert J.J. DESSOMVILLE
A classic approach in timepieces manufacturing, The Design follows shapes that seem to be completely distinct but actually share a common theme. After receiving many awards for this masterpiece exhibited at Science and Technology Museum in Milan (I), The “Perpetual” automatic calendar clock matches the universal concept of the perpetual calendar time dating.

Details

Metal type
Brass
Manufacturer/ Brand
Robert Dessomville
Era
1900-2000
Nr of items
1
Clock type
Desk clock
Model
design
Material
Metal, Plastic
Clock mechanism
Electric battery
Power Reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
9.5 cm
Width
17.5 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
Weight
954 g
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121
Objects sold
Private

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