Perpetual Calendar Appraisal

Vintage Brass Perpetual Calendar in Wooden Casing

This item is a vintage-style perpetual desk calendar, prominently featuring a brass face set within a circular wooden casing. The brass disk, likely made of polished or lacquered brass, exhibits a warm golden hue with intricate etched or engraved patterns. The central portion of the brass disk clearly states "30 Year Calendar 1983-2012", indicating its operational period and suggesting a production date prior to or around 1983. Surrounding this central text are several concentric rings, each containing calendrical information. The innermost ring appears to display numbers representing days of the month, followed by rings for months of the year, and ultimately an outermost ring showing years, specifically from 1983 to 2012, or possibly a subset of those years that could be adjusted. Floral or scrollwork engravings adorn the spaces between the numerical and textual elements, adding an ornamental touch. The calendar mechanism likely involves rotating one or more of these brass discs to align the correct day with the month and year, though the specific manipulation method is not fully visible. The wooden casing is a rich, medium-brown tone, possibly walnut or a similar hardwood, with a smooth, finished surface and a slight sheen, suggesting some form of varnish or polish. It features a stepped or carved edge, providing a decorative border for the brass calendar insert. The item appears to be in good condition for its age, showcasing a gentle patina on the brass which adds to its vintage appeal, with no immediately obvious signs of severe damage, dents, or scratches on either the brass or the wood. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, with precise engraving and a well-turned wooden frame. Its overall aesthetic points to a decorative and functional desk accessory, popular in the late 20th century.