A perfect example of the Victorian proclivity for ornament (even when it comes to the most functional of objects), this elaborate barrel pendant is designed to be a keeper of time in perpetuity. How does it work? Honestly, it's a little wonky and it's in working, though not perfect condition - but both of the end caps turn to adjust the month and day. And the novelty factor is high, we've never seen a perpetual calendar like this one before!
MATERIALS: 9k gold (marked), enamel, new 14k gold chain
AGE: c. 1890
CONDITION: Good - spinning mechanism is a little wonky but it works
SIZE: 1 1/4" length, 1" width, 18" chain