Vintage brass perpetual calendar, the Netherlands, 1960s

Description

Vintage brass perpetual calendar, the Netherlands, 1960s
An elegant Dutch mechanical perpetual calendar, designed for use on a desk or in an office.
The calendar features a cylindrical brass case with a mechanism allowing the day of the week, day of the month, and month to be set manually.
The calendar is mounted on a stylised black base with decorative stitching. The brass elements have retained an attractive patina and natural signs of ageing.
This piece is both functional and decorative, and would make an interesting addition to a study, library, office, or vintage collection.

Dating:
circa 1950–1970, most likely the 1960s.
Origin: the Netherlands – as indicated by the Dutch names of the days and months and the nature of the object.

This is a vintage item, sold in the condition shown in the photographs. Minor scuffs and signs of use are a natural part of its history.