Red Enamelled Metal with Chrome Drum • Made in England
A refined example of mid‑century British industrial design, this 1950s VELOS perpetual desk calendar presents in a striking red enamelled metal with a contrasting chrome‑effect rotating date drum. Compact, sculptural, and effortlessly functional, it embodies the clean lines and practical elegance that define the period.
Designed and manufactured in England, the piece offers a tactile analogue experience: the date is advanced via a smooth‑turning drum, while the month is adjusted manually through a crisp sliding window. Its vivid red finish lends a bold graphic presence, making it an ideal accent for a curated deskscape or a mid‑century interior vignette.
Details
Manufacturer: Velos, England
Date: Circa 1950s
Materials: Enamelled metal body; chrome‑effect metal drum
Colour: Red
Function: Perpetual flip‑style desk calendar
Dimensions:
Height: 8 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 4 cm
Condition
Displays light, sympathetic age‑related wear consistent with careful use. Fully operational, with all date and month components present and functioning.
Provenance & Appeal
Velos calendars are sought after for their mechanical charm, mid‑century silhouette, and distinctive colourways. This red example is particularly desirable, offering a vibrant yet refined pop of colour suitable for collectors of British office ephemera, mid‑century design, or retro industrial décor.
A beautifully preserved and highly decorative piece—small in footprint, rich in character, and unmistakably mid‑century.
Red Enamelled Metal with Chrome Drum • Made in England
A refined example of mid‑century British industrial design, this 1950s VELOS perpetual desk calendar presents in a striking red enamelled metal with a contrasting chrome‑effect rotating date drum. Compact, sculptural, and effortlessly functional, it embodies the clean lines and practical elegance that define the period.
Designed and manufactured in England, the piece offers a tactile analogue experience: the date is advanced via a smooth‑turning drum, while the month is adjusted manually through a crisp sliding window. Its vivid red finish lends a bold graphic presence, making it an ideal accent for a curated deskscape or a mid‑century interior vignette.
Details
Manufacturer: Velos, England
Date: Circa 1950s
Materials: Enamelled metal body; chrome‑effect metal drum
Colour: Red
Function: Perpetual flip‑style desk calendar
Dimensions:
Height: 8 cm
Width: 8 cm
Depth: 4 cm
Condition
Displays light, sympathetic age‑related wear consistent with careful use. Fully operational, with all date and month components present and functioning.
Provenance & Appeal
Velos calendars are sought after for their mechanical charm, mid‑century silhouette, and distinctive colourways. This red example is particularly desirable, offering a vibrant yet refined pop of colour suitable for collectors of British office ephemera, mid‑century design, or retro industrial décor.
A beautifully preserved and highly decorative piece—small in footprint, rich in character, and unmistakably mid‑century.
