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Late Victorian Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar
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Late Victorian Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar

19th century
Sold 17 June 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A late Victorian period polished golden oak perpetual desk calendar c.1890. Original printed linen spools for the day, date and month in full working order. Chamfered top sat over moulded edge sides with glazed view windows to the front: displaying day, date and month with turned wooden adjusters to the sides to alter the calendar windows. Presented in immaculate condition with a superb patina to the case and in full working order. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 5.5" wide x 3" deep x 8.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147232
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41449
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A late Victorian period polished golden oak perpetual desk calendar c.1890. Original printed linen spools for the day, date and month in full working order.
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Chamfered top sat over moulded edge sides with glazed view windows to the front: displaying day, date and month with turned wooden adjusters to the sides to alter the calendar windows.
Sturmans Antiques

Presented in immaculate condition with a superb patina to the case and in full working order. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 5.5" wide x 3" deep x 8.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147232
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41449
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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Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An upright rectangular wooden perpetual desk calendar made of oak with turned knobs on the sides and visible text showing Tuesday, 27, and December. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright rectangular wooden perpetual desk calendar made of oak with turned knobs on the sides and visible text showing Tuesday, 27, and December. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late Victorian Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar

Archive II An upright rectangular wooden perpetual desk calendar made of oak with turned knobs on the sides and visible text showing Tuesday, 27, and December. View II
Archive III An upright rectangular wooden perpetual desk calendar made of oak with turned knobs on the sides and visible text showing Tuesday, 27, and December. View III
Archive IV An upright rectangular wooden perpetual desk calendar made of oak with turned knobs on the sides and visible text showing Tuesday, 27, and December. View IV
Archive V An upright rectangular wooden perpetual desk calendar made of oak with turned knobs on the sides and visible text showing Tuesday, 27, and December. View V
Archive VI An upright rectangular wooden perpetual desk calendar made of oak with turned knobs on the sides and visible text showing Tuesday, 27, and December. View VI
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Verified Since Sep 2012
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An upright rectangular wooden perpetual desk calendar made of oak with turned knobs on the sides and visible text showing Tuesday, 27, and December.
Late Victorian Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar
Ref: SA1147232
An upright rectangular wooden perpetual desk calendar made of oak with turned knobs on the sides and visible text showing Tuesday, 27, and December.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Roller mechanism apertures, Stepped base and top
  • SizeH 21.5 cm (8 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A perpetual calendar is a device designed to show the day of the week and date for any given year through a manual adjustment system. They gained widespread popularity in offices and homes during the late 19th century as a functional desk accessory.

These items were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring internal wooden roller mechanisms, paper or cloth bands, and brass or turned wooden knobs.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit traditional joinery, aged timber patination, hand-printed typography on roller bands, and characteristic wear consistent with age rather than modern synthetic reproductions.

This piece can be placed upon a study desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece to introduce tactile warmth, historical character, and functional charm into a contemporary workspace or living area.

Preservation involves keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood splitting or fading, supplemented by occasional dusting with a dry, soft cloth.
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