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Edwardian Golden Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar
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Edwardian Golden Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar

1900 - 1920
Description

An immaculate Edwardian solid figured oak perpetual desk calendar with original printed linen spools in full working order c.1910. The calendar with chamfered top, moulded edges to the corners and three glazed viewing windows to the front showing the day, date and month. The original printed linen spools in excellent condition and adjusted by acorn design adjustment knobs to the sides. Sat on a chamfered plinth base with figured oak back panel to match the front. Presented in immaculate condition with a rich polish and in full working order. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236953
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 43910
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Description
An immaculate Edwardian solid figured oak perpetual desk calendar with original printed linen spools in full working order c.1910.
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The calendar with chamfered top, moulded edges to the corners and three glazed viewing windows to the front showing the day, date and month.
Sturmans Antiques

The original printed linen spools in excellent condition and adjusted by acorn design adjustment knobs to the sides. Sat on a chamfered plinth base with figured oak back panel to match the front. Presented in immaculate condition with a rich polish and in full working order. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236953
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 43910
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A golden oak perpetual desk calendar featuring side turning knobs and printed aperture windows displaying the day, date, and month.
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Archive I A golden oak perpetual desk calendar featuring side turning knobs and printed aperture windows displaying the day, date, and month.

Edwardian Golden Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar

Archive II A golden oak perpetual desk calendar featuring side turning knobs and printed aperture windows displaying the day, date, and month. View II
Archive III A golden oak perpetual desk calendar featuring side turning knobs and printed aperture windows displaying the day, date, and month. View III
Archive IV A golden oak perpetual desk calendar featuring side turning knobs and printed aperture windows displaying the day, date, and month. View IV
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Archive VI A golden oak perpetual desk calendar featuring side turning knobs and printed aperture windows displaying the day, date, and month. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
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A golden oak perpetual desk calendar featuring side turning knobs and printed aperture windows displaying the day, date, and month.
Edwardian Golden Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar
Ref: SA1236953
A golden oak perpetual desk calendar featuring side turning knobs and printed aperture windows displaying the day, date, and month.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Linen, Paper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned side knobs, Stepped pediment top, Moulded plinth base, Aperture windows
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A perpetual desk calendar is a mechanical date indicator designed to be adjusted daily without requiring annual replacement. Popularised during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, these desktop items utilised internal linen scrolls or rotating wooden cylinders operated by side knobs to display the day, date, and month.

Edwardian desk calendars were predominantly crafted from native hardwoods such as golden oak, mahogany, or walnut, housing printed linen or paper scrolls inside. The side turning knobs and internal spindle mechanisms were typically fashioned from matching wood or polished brass.

Authentic Edwardian examples feature solid wood construction with pegged joinery, aged linen printed scrolls showing natural patination, and hand-turned wooden knobs. The typography usually displays classic early 20th-century serif fonts, showing light wear consistent with daily use.

An antique oak calendar serves as a functional decorative accent when placed on a contemporary home office desk, bookshelf, or console table. Pairing warm golden oak tones with minimalist stationery, brass desk accessories, or dark leather goods highlights its historic craftsmanship.

Keep the timber housing clean by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the wood grain. Avoid exposing internal fabric or paper scrolls to direct sunlight, high humidity, or harsh mechanical force when turning the side knobs.
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