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

19th century
Sold 26 June 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A small late Victorian solid oak perpetual desk calendar with original linen spools c.1890. Chamfered top sat over moulded edge sides, the front with oak panel and three glazed view windows displaying day, date and month. Turned acorn design adjustment knobs to the sides for setting the calendar to the correct date, the printed linen spools in excellent condition. Sat on a moulded edge plinth. Excellent condition and in full working order. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 3.5" wide x 2.5" deep x 5.25" 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
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1149052
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41553
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Description
A small late Victorian solid oak perpetual desk calendar with original linen spools c.1890.
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Chamfered top sat over moulded edge sides, the front with oak panel and three glazed view windows displaying day, date and month.
Sturmans Antiques

Turned acorn design adjustment knobs to the sides for setting the calendar to the correct date, the printed linen spools in excellent condition. Sat on a moulded edge plinth. Excellent condition and in full working order. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 3.5" wide x 2.5" deep x 5.25" high.

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

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149052
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41553
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 small, upright rectangular Victorian perpetual desk calendar made of oak with a pyramidal top, displaying the day, date, and month through cut-out apertures with rotating side knobs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small, upright rectangular Victorian perpetual desk calendar made of oak with a pyramidal top, displaying the day, date, and month through cut-out apertures with rotating side knobs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Late Victorian Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar

Archive II A small, upright rectangular Victorian perpetual desk calendar made of oak with a pyramidal top, displaying the day, date, and month through cut-out apertures with rotating side knobs. View II
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Archive V A small, upright rectangular Victorian perpetual desk calendar made of oak with a pyramidal top, displaying the day, date, and month through cut-out apertures with rotating side knobs. View V
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A small, upright rectangular Victorian perpetual desk calendar made of oak with a pyramidal top, displaying the day, date, and month through cut-out apertures with rotating side knobs.
Small Late Victorian Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar
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A small, upright rectangular Victorian perpetual desk calendar made of oak with a pyramidal top, displaying the day, date, and month through cut-out apertures with rotating side knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPyramidal top, Turned wooden knobs, Aperture windows
  • SizeH 13.5 cm (5 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

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A perpetual desk calendar is a device designed to display the day, date, and month continuously for any given year, which gained significant popularity during the Victorian era with the expansion of office administration.

These items were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring brass accents, turned wooden knobs, and printed paper or card rollers.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery, genuine timber aging, hand-printed typography on the internal rollers, and traditional brass or wooden hardware rather than modern synthetic materials.

This piece works well as a functional desktop accent in a home study or library, pairing effectively with modern minimalist office furniture to add warmth, texture, and historical interest.

Maintain these items by dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally applying a quality microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive moisture.
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