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Late 19th Century Mahogany Desk Calendar
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Late 19th Century Mahogany Desk Calendar

19th century
Sold 21 October 2026 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Late 19th Century mahogany desk calendar having , glazed viewing windows and wooden adjusters to the side , with the original painted spools , raised on a plinth base .

Height

19 cm / 7 "

Width

12 cm / 4 3⁄4"

Depth

5 cm / 2 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Desk Calendar to the 19th Century.

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SA1208084
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378603
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Description
Late 19th Century mahogany desk calendar having , glazed viewing windows and wooden adjusters to the side , with the original painted spools , raised on a plinth base .

Height

19 cm / 7 "

Width

12 cm / 4 3⁄4"

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century mahogany perpetual desk calendar with turned wooden side knobs, displaying the date Saturday March 10.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Mahogany Desk Calendar

Depth

5 cm / 2 "

Good Condition Wax Finished

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Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Desk Calendar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208084
Dealers Internal Ref
378603
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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A late nineteenth-century mahogany perpetual desk calendar with turned wooden side knobs, displaying the date Saturday March 10.
Late 19th Century Mahogany Desk Calendar
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A late nineteenth-century mahogany perpetual desk calendar with turned wooden side knobs, displaying the date Saturday March 10.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Paper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned side knobs, Arched pediment, Printed paper rolls, Glazed apertures
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This late 19th-century Victorian desk calendar is made from mahogany with a warm brown wax finish, glass panels, and paper rolls. The design includes an arched pediment with a central hanging hole, a rectangular plinth base, glazed viewing windows, and four turned wooden side knobs for adjustment. Printed paper rolls show the month, day, and date, complemented by geometric border decoration surrounding the central date aperture. Measuring 19 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, this compact accessory sits neatly on an office desk or library table to display the current date in a traditional gentleman's study interior. It functions as a working desk accessory while adding period character to a workspace or mantelpiece.

FAQs

A perpetual desk calendar is a mechanical desktop accessory engineered to display the day, date, and month using adjustable internal rolls or rotating mechanisms, eliminating the need to replace the calendar annually.

Victorian examples were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, incorporating glass apertures, paper or cloth reels, and hand-turned wooden side knobs.

Authentic pieces display signs of natural wood ageing, period-appropriate typography on paper or linen reels, hand-turned knobs, and traditional joinery techniques without modern mechanical fasteners.

Position the calendar on an office desk, styled bookshelf, or mantelpiece alongside leather-bound books and brass instruments to create a refined focal point.

Keep the casing away from direct sunlight and excess moisture to prevent paper discoloration and timber warping, and apply a light coat of natural beeswax to nourish the wood.
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