Rare Red Walnut Perpetual Wall Calendar : FAIRFIELD Ltd GLASGOW Shipbuilders For Sale
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Rare Red Walnut Perpetual Wall Calendar : FAIRFIELD Ltd GLASGOW Shipbuilders:
$936.79
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Rare Antique Perpetual Wall Calendar : \'FAIRFIELD S & E Co.Ltd GOVAN GLASGOW\' Shipbuilders
DESCRIPTION:Thisis a lovely walnut cased perpetual wall calendar stamped with a date on 1937 and bears the makers name plaque to the top which reads \'FAIRFIELD S & E Co Ltd GOVAN GLASGOW\'.This superb Perpetual Calendar, made for Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan Glasgow. The case is made from mahoganyand has a deep moulded case with two glazed fronts.There are four turned knobs to the side which are uses to move forward and rewind the date and month which are behind the two glazed apertures.This calendar has it\'s original linen spools which are in full working order. On the inside of the calendarit is stampedwith \'FAIRFIELD 1937 and GR VI\' which can be viewed i the photographs. This could have been used in a post office although it is most likely that it will have been used on one of the ships built by FAIRFIELDS.
The Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Limited was a Scottish shipbuilding company in the Govan area on the Clyde in Glasgow. Fairfields, as it is often known, was a major warship builder, turning out many vessels for the Royal Navy and other navies through the First World War and the Second World War. It also built many transatlantic liners, including record breaking ships for the Cunard Line and Canadian Pacific, such as the Blue Riband-winning sisters RMS Campania and RMS Lucania. At the other end of the scale Fairfields built fast cross-channel mail steamers and ferries for locations around the world.A fantastic piece of Antique history or as part of a collection. Timeless piece that can be used today.
The case has a lovely colour and patina which can only be gained through age. Overall a lovely rare calendar with an interesting history.DIMENSIONS:The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:
- 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm) wide.- 12 1/4 inches (31 cm) high- 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)deep.
From the above dimensions is can be seen that these cabinets are of lovely proportions. AGE:The calendar date to circa 1937. The year of the coronationof Kind George VI. CONDITION:The calendar are inlovely condition as you will note from the photographs, there are just minor knocks / marks commensurate with age and use. There are some chips to the rear of one of the side knobs which has been photographed close up. Pleasestudy photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition,as what you view is exactly what you will receive.Overall this is a super opportunity to purchase a rare wall calendar cabinet and this would make a superb addition to any home, so happy offerding. If you have time, please checkview my shop for other items.
Payment: Please ensure payment is made within2 daysof the end of the sale and collection is made within 14 days. Paymentmethods listed. For collection in person, cash on collection. Please email anyother questions before offerding and only offer if you are serious about buying. Unlessprior arrangements have been made all items to be collected within 14 days.
Postage: POSTAGE IS TO ENGLAND WALES AND PARTSOF SCOTLAND, EXCLUDING THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS. Please note that there is asurcharge of £10 for delivery to: The Highlands and Islands of ScotlandPostcodes AB31 AB33 - AB38, AB45, AB52 - AB55 AB56 and FK17 – 21, IV, HS, KA27-28, KW,PA20-49, PA60-78, PH17-26, PH30-44, PH49-50, ZE and also Northern Island, Isleof Man and Isles of Scilly. Postcodes BT, IM, TR21-25.
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