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Vintage Mid-Century Rotating World Globe Perpetual Desk Calendar – Brass Tone Metal
Charming vintage mid-century mechanical perpetual desk calendar, dating approximately to the 1950s–1960s, featuring an unusual double-sided flat world globe mounted on an elegant brass-tone metal stand.
This distinctive decorative desk accessory combines a rotating world map with a fully functional mechanical date calendar, making it an attractive example of vintage office design.
The circular globe features raised geographical details depicting the continents on both sides, with North and South America on one side and Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia on the reverse.
The globe is mounted between two supporting arms, allowing it to rotate forward and operate the calendar mechanism.
Working Mechanical Calendar
The calendar mechanism has been tested and is fully functional.
By rotating the double-sided globe forward, the calendar advances by one day at a time, displaying the dates sequentially from 1 to 31 through the date window.
This clever mechanical feature makes the piece both a practical desk accessory and an interesting collectible from the mid-century period.
Item Details
Type: Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar
Design: Rotating Double-Sided Flat World Globe
Period: Mid-Century, approximately 1950s–1960s (attributed)
Material: Metal
Finish: Brass Tone / Gold Tone
Calendar: Mechanical Date Display, 1–31
Operation: Manual Rotation
Functionality: Tested and Working
Quantity: One Desk Calendar
Dimensions
Overall Height: Approximately 4.72 inches (120 mm)
Overall Width: Approximately 3.94 inches (100 mm)
Globe Disc Diameter: Approximately 3.54 inches (90 mm)
Condition
Vintage condition with visible age-related patina, surface wear and signs of previous use, consistent with its age and character.
The mechanical calendar has been tested and operates correctly, advancing the date by one day with each forward rotation.
Please examine all photographs carefully, including the rotating globe, metal stand, surface finish and calendar display, as they form an important part of the item description and condition assessment.
Collector's Information
An attractive example of mid-century mechanical desk accessories, combining geographical decoration with an ingenious manually operated calendar.
The unusual double-sided flat globe design and warm brass-tone finish make this piece particularly appealing for collectors of vintage office accessories, perpetual calendars, mechanical curiosities and mid-century decorative objects.
Ideal for display on an office desk, bookshelf, collector's cabinet or in a vintage-inspired interior.
Shipping Information
The calendar will be carefully packed with suitable protective materials for safe international transportation.
USA Buyers – Delivery Duty Paid (DDP)
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You will receive your parcel without paying additional import charges upon delivery.
