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Antique Perpetual Desk Calendar
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Antique Perpetual Desk Calendar

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 October 2026 · In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
This “Antique Perpetual Desk Calendar” found a buyer.

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Description

A lovely desk calendar dating from the early 20th century. The perpetual calendar is housed in a stained pine case with knobs either side to change the day, date and month reels.

It's in good condition for its age with a lovely patina. The knobs turn the numbers smoothly and the rolls are generally clean and tidy. There are some minor signs of age and use to the case, a few small marks and knocks and a small chip to one corner but nothing detrimental and it displays well.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Perpetual Desk Calendar to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09650565
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Bold sans-serif typography on the scrolls: graphic style of the interwar years.
Turned metal knobs with knurled rims: mechanical fittings of the period.
Even toning across the paper rolls: decades of light exposure behind glass.
Soft wear to the stained finish on high points: handling over many years.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235795
Description
A lovely desk calendar dating from the early 20th century.
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The perpetual calendar is housed in a stained pine case with knobs either side to change the day, date and month reels.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It's in good condition for its age with a lovely patina. The knobs turn the numbers smoothly and the rolls are generally clean and tidy. There are some minor signs of age and use to the case, a few small marks and knocks and a small chip to one corner but nothing detrimental and it displays well.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Perpetual Desk Calendar to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09650565
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Bold sans-serif typography on the scrolls: graphic style of the interwar years.
Turned metal knobs with knurled rims: mechanical fittings of the period.
Even toning across the paper rolls: decades of light exposure behind glass.
Soft wear to the stained finish on high points: handling over many years.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235795
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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An antique wooden perpetual desk calendar featuring rotating printed scrolls for days, dates, and months displayed behind glass with turning knobs. SOLD30 OCT 26
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Archive I An antique wooden perpetual desk calendar featuring rotating printed scrolls for days, dates, and months displayed behind glass with turning knobs. SOLD30 OCT 26

Antique Perpetual Desk Calendar

Archive II An antique wooden perpetual desk calendar featuring rotating printed scrolls for days, dates, and months displayed behind glass with turning knobs. View II
Archive III An antique wooden perpetual desk calendar featuring rotating printed scrolls for days, dates, and months displayed behind glass with turning knobs. View III
Archive IV An antique wooden perpetual desk calendar featuring rotating printed scrolls for days, dates, and months displayed behind glass with turning knobs. View IV
Archive V An antique wooden perpetual desk calendar featuring rotating printed scrolls for days, dates, and months displayed behind glass with turning knobs. View V
Archive VI An antique wooden perpetual desk calendar featuring rotating printed scrolls for days, dates, and months displayed behind glass with turning knobs. View VI
Archive VII An antique wooden perpetual desk calendar featuring rotating printed scrolls for days, dates, and months displayed behind glass with turning knobs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique wooden perpetual desk calendar featuring rotating printed scrolls for days, dates, and months displayed behind glass with turning knobs. View VIII
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7 North Street
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7QJ
United Kingdom

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Location: 7 North Street, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7QJ, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
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An antique wooden perpetual desk calendar featuring rotating printed scrolls for days, dates, and months displayed behind glass with turning knobs.
Antique Perpetual Desk Calendar
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An antique wooden perpetual desk calendar featuring rotating printed scrolls for days, dates, and months displayed behind glass with turning knobs.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Paper, Metal
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsTurned side knobs, Internal roller scroll mechanism, Glass viewing panel, Moulded wooden base
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This antique perpetual desk calendar from 1920 belongs in a gentleman's library or office. Standing 17 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, the desk accessory is constructed from rich brown stained pine and mahogany with a glass viewing panel, metal knobs, and paper scrolls. The stained wooden case has a moulded stepped base, a pitched top, turned side knobs on each side, and minor marks and knocks consistent with age and use. Inside, internal roller scroll mechanisms display the days of the week, dates, and months. Today, this calendar serves as a functional desktop ornament on a study desk or office table, offering a traditional way to track dates in a home workspace.

Perpetual desk calendars emerged prominently during the nineteenth century as convenient, re-usable datekeeping devices for offices and study spaces. Designed to function continuously across any year, they utilised manual knobs, sliding inserts, or internal scrolls to alter the day, date, and month.

Traditional desktop calendars were typically constructed from polished hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, housing linen or printed paper scrolls behind a glass window. The side turning knobs were generally crafted from turned wood, brass, or early mouldable plastics like Bakelite.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-turned wooden components, joinery consistent with historical cabinetry, natural patina on timber surfaces, and vintage typography printed on cloth or paper scrolls. Internal mechanisms usually show age-appropriate wear and simple cog or spool construction.

An antique desktop calendar serves as a functional focal point when placed on a modern writing desk, bookshelf, or sideboard. Pairing dark timber calendar boxes with contemporary brass stationery, leather desk pads, or minimalist shelving creates a balanced, layered workspace.

Preserve the wooden frame by wiping with a dry microfiber cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly to maintain the patinated surface. Avoid direct sunlight and damp environments to prevent paper or cloth scrolls from fading, warping, or tearing during operation.
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