Compendium | for a good cause Hermès

This Hermès 8-Day revolving compendium is made of gilt-brass and is comprised of a clock, a barometer, a calendar, and a temperature gauge. The compendium rests on top of a leather plinth that provides an attractive contrasting texture to the metal.

We will be donating all proceeds from the sale of this clock to the charity Shelter.

Art Deco and Cubist Philosophies

Designed by the visionary Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermes, his background as an architect and a decorator can clearly be seen in the combination of Cubist philosophies and Art Deco geometric lines of the piece. The critic and designer Michel Dufet once claimed that Dupré-Lafon “understood the profound essence of luxury”, a statement which the compendium embodies with its multiple functions, aesthetic elegance, and functional details. 

The Design

On the front of the compendium, the ivory-coloured dial is signed “Hermès, Paris”, with engraved dates of the month and apertures showing the days of the week/month (on an ivory date cylinder), on the reverse. On the sides, the barometer and thermometer display delicate needle-style hands, while the compass rests above. There is a rich sheen of patina throughout the compendium, giving it a classic, vintage look.

The brass case stands on a swivel base, on a British racing green leather base. This compendium is perfect as a sophisticated touch to any office desk or coffee table, and its varying functions provide a hint of excitement to your everyday life.

If sold within the United Kingdom, this Hermès Compendium Desk Clock will be subject to 20% VAT. We will be donating all proceeds from the sale of this clock to the charity Shelter.

Condition