Hermès A painted gilt brass, and leather desk compendium with date, thermometer, barometer, hygrometer, and compass Circa 1960

A painted gilt brass, and leather desk compendium with date, thermometer, barometer, hygrometer, and compass Circa 1960

Dials: champagne
Caliber: Leon Hatot "Lic. Ato" electrical movement
Case: painted gilt brass hinged panels upon a square form case with rotating central column, compass on the top, mounted to a genuine leather bound square base
Size: approximately 11.5 cm height, 11.5 cm length, 11.5 cm width at the base
Signed: dial
Box: no
Papers: no

Condition Report:
Case: Case in good overall condition with patina throughout the gilt brass. The panels painted to simulate walnut. Scratches and nicks throughout. An area of loss to the simulate walnut on the time and date panel. Heavily colored corrosion to the bottom corner of the case, likely from battery fluid.

Dial: Dials in very good condition with light wear, surface spots and some dust.

Movement: The movement has not been tested for operation. Signs of corrosion and battery fluid is present. The mechanism may require service at the purchaser’s discretion.