190: Hermes Paris A Brass Nautical Clock and Barometer Set

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Lot: 190 Starting Price: €400Estimate: €400 - €600 Categories: Athens, Auction1014, Decorative Arts & Antiques Buyer’s Premium: 17% + VAT (a total of 21.08% at the final hammer price)
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    Hermes Paris – A Brass Nautical Clock and Barometer Set A pair of vintage Hermes Paris nautical-style instruments, comprising a mechanical clock and an aneroid barometer, both housed in circular brass cases designed as ship’s portholes, with hinged fronts and screw-locking mechanisms.
    The clock features an Arabic numeral dial with blued hands, while the barometer has a French-language weather scale. Both dials signed Hermes Paris.
    The brass cases display an attractive aged patina, with surface wear and oxidation consistent with age.
    Dimensions approx. H. 9.50 cm x W. 9.50 cm x D. 4 cm.
    Condition: Signs of age and use, including tarnishing and oxidation. Mechanical and barometric functions have not been tested.