Perpetual calendar

05
days
06
hours
54
minutes
56
seconds
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Rare flip desk perpetual calendar in black Bakelite with a chrome frame, dating to the 1930s, in good condition with light signs of age.

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Rare Flip-Calendar Perpetual Table Clock - Art Deco Style - D.R.G.M. - 1930s/1940s

Splendid mechanical desk perpetual calendar, an iconic piece of mid-20th-century design. This 'flip' model (flip calendar) features a refined Art Deco-inspired design, with a glossy black bakelite (or phenolic) base and body, framed by a chrome/nickel-plated metal structure that bears a beautiful patina of time.

Technical Details:
Origin: German patent, as indicated by the D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichs-Gebrauchsmuster) hallmark on the back.

Language: Days of the week in Italian (Venerdì, Martedì, etc.), ideal for the Italian collector market.

Mechanism: Fully functional. The day change occurs by flipping the central body, a smooth and precise movement.

Conditions: Excellent vintage condition. The metal shows a light and fascinating oxidation that certifies its authenticity and era. The black body retains a nice shine.

An essential collectible for industrial design lovers or to add a touch of class to a modern desk.

Rare Flip-Calendar Perpetual Table Clock - Art Deco Style - D.R.G.M. - 1930s/1940s

Splendid mechanical desk perpetual calendar, an iconic piece of mid-20th-century design. This 'flip' model (flip calendar) features a refined Art Deco-inspired design, with a glossy black bakelite (or phenolic) base and body, framed by a chrome/nickel-plated metal structure that bears a beautiful patina of time.

Technical Details:
Origin: German patent, as indicated by the D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichs-Gebrauchsmuster) hallmark on the back.

Language: Days of the week in Italian (Venerdì, Martedì, etc.), ideal for the Italian collector market.

Mechanism: Fully functional. The day change occurs by flipping the central body, a smooth and precise movement.

Conditions: Excellent vintage condition. The metal shows a light and fascinating oxidation that certifies its authenticity and era. The black body retains a nice shine.

An essential collectible for industrial design lovers or to add a touch of class to a modern desk.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
200 g
Number of items
1
Material
Bakelite
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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