Charming and dainty antique Edwardian, oak-backed silver perpetual calendar by silversmith William Harrison Walter of Newgate Street, London, hallmarked for Birmingham with a date letter of 1907. There is also a British Registered Design Number of 462044. This lovely piece has a shaped top and is decorated with hand-crafted repousse ribbon and swag detail. There are two apertures; one for the day which can be changed by pushing down on the lever on either side and a larger one which contains the plaquette with the month detailed.

These calendars were particularly popular at the end of the 19^th and early 20^th century, with Art Deco examples being more common. It is probable this one was used on a lady’s desk due to its size and feminine detailing. Dimensions are pedestal length 10.5cms x height 9cms.

This is a pretty and highly decorative item which would not look out of place on a desk today and which would make a unique gift for someone with taste and refinement!