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George V Silver Faced Perpetual Desk Calendar
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George V Silver Faced Perpetual Desk Calendar

1920 - 1940
Sold 21 February 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
This “George V Silver Faced Perpetual Desk Calendar” found a buyer.

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Description

A George V period solid silver faced perpetual desk calendar in complete and working condition, hallmarked Birmingham 1930. Patinated ebonised mahogany chamfered foot and back section, with solid silver surround to the front. Large view window showing the calendar and smaller window above displaying the month and how many days in the month, the silver face returning around the sides to meet the ebonised back with access door for changing the month cards. Twin adjusters to the top to rotate the red line and acetate window crossing out the days as they pass. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths W.J.Myatt & Co specialist in this type of item, along with clear hallmarks. Presented in complete and working condition and in excellent original condition with a deep shine. A short video of this calendar can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. Measures 6" wide x 1.75" deep at the base x 4" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Desk Calendar to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1100778
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40273
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Description
A George V period solid silver faced perpetual desk calendar in complete and working condition, hallmarked Birmingham 1930.
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Patinated ebonised mahogany chamfered foot and back section, with solid silver surround to the front.
Sturmans Antiques

Large view window showing the calendar and smaller window above displaying the month and how many days in the month, the silver face returning around the sides to meet the ebonised back with access door for changing the month cards. Twin adjusters to the top to rotate the red line and acetate window crossing out the days as they pass. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths W.J.Myatt & Co specialist in this type of item, along with clear hallmarks. Presented in complete and working condition and in excellent original condition with a deep shine. A short video of this calendar can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. Measures 6" wide x 1.75" deep at the base x 4" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Desk Calendar to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1100778
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40273
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

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

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A rectangular silver-faced perpetual desk calendar mounted on a dark wooden base, displaying the month of February. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular silver-faced perpetual desk calendar mounted on a dark wooden base, displaying the month of February. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George V Silver Faced Perpetual Desk Calendar

Archive II A rectangular silver-faced perpetual desk calendar mounted on a dark wooden base, displaying the month of February. View II
Archive III A rectangular silver-faced perpetual desk calendar mounted on a dark wooden base, displaying the month of February. View III
Archive IV A rectangular silver-faced perpetual desk calendar mounted on a dark wooden base, displaying the month of February. View IV
Archive V A rectangular silver-faced perpetual desk calendar mounted on a dark wooden base, displaying the month of February. View V
Archive VI A rectangular silver-faced perpetual desk calendar mounted on a dark wooden base, displaying the month of February. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2012
For Sale
180
Sold
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A rectangular silver-faced perpetual desk calendar mounted on a dark wooden base, displaying the month of February.
George V Silver Faced Perpetual Desk Calendar
Ref: SA1100778
A rectangular silver-faced perpetual desk calendar mounted on a dark wooden base, displaying the month of February.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Wood, Paper
  • ColourSilver and Brown
  • MotifsScroll windows for month and date, Weighted wooden base, Embossed metal frame
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

A perpetual desk calendar is a mechanical dating device designed to be reused year after year, typically featuring adjustable cards, rollers, or slides to display the correct month, day, and date.

Traditional desk calendars from the early twentieth century often combined a weighted wooden or weighted felt-lined base with metal fronts, frequently crafted from sterling silver, silver-plate, or brass.

Authentic pieces typically feature British hallmarks for sterling silver, mechanical components that show genuine age-related wear, and period typography on the paper or card inserts.

Positioning the calendar on an executive wooden desk or a bookshelf adds a touch of classic sophistication and tactile interest to a contemporary home office.

Silver components should be gently polished with a soft microfibre cloth and a specialist silver cleaner, taking care to avoid getting moisture on the paper calendar cards.
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