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Art Deco Streamline 'British Made' Calendar, C1930
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Art Deco Streamline 'British Made' Calendar, C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
Description

This is a true gem of design, an Art Deco calendar with the most wonderful streamline, automotive style body shape. The black crackle effect finish contrasts very nicely with the bright chrome screw heads and the rotating calendar which sits center stage. Lovely item in good vintage condition, only noteworthy sign of age is some bubbling to the chrome, no tarnishing or peeling. Offered with FREE UK mainland delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Desk Calendar to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 07444683
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Streamline stepped casing: automotive styling typical of the decade.
Black crinkle finish: textured paint widespread on desk accessories of the period.
Chrome plating over cast metal: popular finish for British desktop novelties.
Rubbing along the base rims: natural wear from decades of desk use.

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
7cm (2.76")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
6.1cm (2.40")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA920669
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Description
This is a true gem of design, an Art Deco calendar with the most wonderful streamline, automotive style body shape.
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The black crackle effect finish contrasts very nicely with the bright chrome screw heads and the rotating calendar which sits center stage.
Art Deco World

Lovely item in good vintage condition, only noteworthy sign of age is some bubbling to the chrome, no tarnishing or peeling. Offered with FREE UK mainland delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Desk Calendar to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 07444683
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Streamline stepped casing: automotive styling typical of the decade.
Black crinkle finish: textured paint widespread on desk accessories of the period.
Chrome plating over cast metal: popular finish for British desktop novelties.
Rubbing along the base rims: natural wear from decades of desk use.

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
7cm (2.76")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
6.1cm (2.40")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA920669
Art Deco World
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Specialists in fine quality art deco originals

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A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed.
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Archive I A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed.

Art Deco Streamline 'British Made' Calendar, C1930

Archive II A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed. View II
Archive III A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed. View III
Archive IV A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed. View IV
Archive V A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed. View V
Archive VI A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed. View VI
Archive VII A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed. View VII
Archive VIII A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed. View VIII
Archive IX A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed. View IX
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A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed.
Art Deco Streamline 'British Made' Calendar, c1930
Ref: SA920669
A black textured Bakelite and chrome Art Deco perpetual desk calendar featuring a geometric stepped frame with the text BRITISH MADE displayed.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBakelite, Chrome, Metal
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsStepped profile, Geometric cutout, Textured finish, Chrome accents
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 6.1 cm (2 in)

This Art Deco perpetual desk calendar dates from 1930. The object has a streamline, automotive style body shape, made from black textured Bakelite and metal, complete with bright chrome screw heads and a chrome frame with a geometric stepped profile. Visible details include a textured black finish on the main body, chrome hardware on the sides and base, and a central rotating window bearing the text BRITISH MADE inside a square frame. The item measures 7 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 6.1 cm deep, making it compact enough to fit neatly on an office desk workspace alongside other desktop items. It works well as a functional desk accessory in a home office or study, serving both to display the date and as a decorative period piece on a writing table or shelf.

FAQs

A perpetual calendar is an adjustable desk accessory engineered to display the day and date across changing years through manual or mechanical rotation. Popularised during the 1920s and 1930s, these objects embraced Art Deco geometric forms and new synthetic materials.

Interwar desk items commonly utilised early plastics such as Bakelite and Catalin, alongside chromium-plated metal, brass, and heavy cast metals to achieve a smooth, industrial aesthetic.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate manufacturing markers, stepped or streamlined geometric silhouettes, period stampings such as British Made, and natural age-related patination on metal or molded surfaces.

Position the item on a contemporary office desk, bookshelf, or sideboard as an accent piece. Pair it with dark woods, modern brassware, or minimalist stationery to accentuate its geometric profile.

Clean gently using a soft, microfibre cloth slightly dampened with warm water. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, which can erode metal plating or degrade early plastic surfaces.
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