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Small Edwardian Mahogany Perpetual Desk Calendar
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Small Edwardian Mahogany Perpetual Desk Calendar

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 August 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Small Edwardian Mahogany Perpetual Desk Calendar” found a buyer.

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A small Edwardian solid mahogany perpetual desk calendar with original printed linen spools c.1910. Chamfered top sat over moulded edge sides with glazed view windows to the front displaying day, date and month. Chamfered edge plinth forming the foot and cast metal adjusters to the sides to set the calendar to the correct date; the original printed linen date spools in excellent readable, undamaged condition. Presented in excellent condition with a rich polish and in full working order. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 4.5" wide x 2.5" deep x 6" 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
15cm (5.91")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1159162
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41799
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Description
A small Edwardian solid mahogany perpetual desk calendar with original printed linen spools c.1910.
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Chamfered top sat over moulded edge sides with glazed view windows to the front displaying day, date and month.
Sturmans Antiques

Chamfered edge plinth forming the foot and cast metal adjusters to the sides to set the calendar to the correct date; the original printed linen date spools in excellent readable, undamaged condition. Presented in excellent condition with a rich polish and in full working order. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 4.5" wide x 2.5" deep x 6" high.

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

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159162
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41799
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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Trade Associations

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A small upright mahogany perpetual desk calendar featuring brass adjustment knobs on the sides and recessed display windows showing the day, date, and month. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small upright mahogany perpetual desk calendar featuring brass adjustment knobs on the sides and recessed display windows showing the day, date, and month. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Edwardian Mahogany Perpetual Desk Calendar

Archive II A small upright mahogany perpetual desk calendar featuring brass adjustment knobs on the sides and recessed display windows showing the day, date, and month. View II
Archive III A small upright mahogany perpetual desk calendar featuring brass adjustment knobs on the sides and recessed display windows showing the day, date, and month. View III
Archive IV A small upright mahogany perpetual desk calendar featuring brass adjustment knobs on the sides and recessed display windows showing the day, date, and month. View IV
Archive V A small upright mahogany perpetual desk calendar featuring brass adjustment knobs on the sides and recessed display windows showing the day, date, and month. View V
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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
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Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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Sep 2012
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Sold
10,946
A small upright mahogany perpetual desk calendar featuring brass adjustment knobs on the sides and recessed display windows showing the day, date, and month.
Small Edwardian Mahogany Perpetual Desk Calendar
Ref: SA1159162
A small upright mahogany perpetual desk calendar featuring brass adjustment knobs on the sides and recessed display windows showing the day, date, and month.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass side knobs, Recessed display windows, Stepped pediment top, Linen scroll bands
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

Perpetual desk calendars became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as functional desktop accessories for offices and studies, utilising roller mechanisms to display the date indefinitely.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring internal linen scroll bands printed with days, dates, and months, operated via side-mounted brass or wooden turn knobs.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, traditional hand-turned metal or wooden hardware, aged typography on fabric scrolls, and natural patina consistent with age and use.

This piece functions well as a tactile desk accessory in a home office or library, adding historical character and functional charm to contemporary workspaces.

Maintain the wood with occasional applications of microcrystalline wax, keep out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the internal printed scrolls, and gently operate the side knobs to avoid straining the internal mechanism.
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