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19th Century Cast Brass Perpetual Calendar by William Tonks of Birmingham
Baggott & Co.
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19th Century Cast Brass Perpetual Calendar by William Tonks of Birmingham

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

A cast brass perpetual calendar

Fully adjustable for day, date and month, by turning the knobs on the side changes the day/date/month, fully adjustable for all months and years. By William Tonks of Birmingham.

English, circa 1880-1900

William Tonks and Sons manufacturers of architectural hardware and decorative metalware were based in Birmingham and was founded in about 1800, manufacturers of repute throughout the 19th century, from 1860 they moved to larger premises in Mosley street, this calendar dates from after this move and the turn of the century.

H: 7" (18cm), W: 5" (13cm), D: 3" (7.5cm).

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Brass Perpetual Desk Calendar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217320
Dealers Internal Reference
BCSL2796
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
A cast brass perpetual calendar
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Fully adjustable for day, date and month, by turning the knobs on the side changes the day/date/month, fully adjustable for all months and years.
Baggott & Co.

By William Tonks of Birmingham.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century cast brass perpetual desk calendar with turned side knobs, apertures displaying the day, date, and month, set upon a moulded stepped base.
fig 1. 19th Century Cast Brass Perpetual Calendar by William Tonks of Birmingham

English, circa 1880-1900

William Tonks and Sons manufacturers of architectural hardware and decorative metalware were based in Birmingham and was founded in about 1800, manufacturers of repute throughout the 19th century, from 1860 they moved to larger premises in Mosley street, this calendar dates from after this move and the turn of the century.

H: 7" (18cm), W: 5" (13cm), D: 3" (7.5cm).

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Brass Perpetual Desk Calendar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217320
Dealers Internal Ref
BCSL2796
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
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Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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Archive I A nineteenth-century cast brass perpetual desk calendar with turned side knobs, apertures displaying the day, date, and month, set upon a moulded stepped base.

19th century cast brass perpetual calendar by William Tonks of Birmingham

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Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

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A nineteenth-century cast brass perpetual desk calendar with turned side knobs, apertures displaying the day, date, and month, set upon a moulded stepped base.
19th century cast brass perpetual calendar by William Tonks of Birmingham
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A nineteenth-century cast brass perpetual desk calendar with turned side knobs, apertures displaying the day, date, and month, set upon a moulded stepped base.
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A perpetual desk calendar is a re-usable mechanical date-keeping instrument designed to display the day, date, and month without requiring annual replacement. Popularised during the nineteenth century, these devices utilised internal rotating scrolls operated by external knobs.

Nineteenth-century desk calendars were predominantly crafted from cast or stamped brass, wood, or nickel-plated metals. The internal date displays were typically printed on paper or cloth scrolls attached to internal spindles.

Authentic Victorian examples often feature heavy cast brass construction, maker stamps in the metal, and printed paper scrolls displaying natural age-related discolouration. Period-appropriate typography and cast knurled knobs further confirm authenticity.

Position the piece on an office desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece alongside leather-bound volumes and structured stationery. The metallic brass casing provides textural contrast and a functional focal point within contemporary study spaces.

Dust the brass casing regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to preserve the surface finish and natural oxidisation. Avoid liquid cleaners or abrasive brass polishes, as moisture can seep through apertures and damage the internal paper rolls.
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