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- mechanical perpetual-style calendar
- analog room thermometer
- double fountain pen stand
The large circular calendar is marked 1967–1994 and can be manually adjusted by rotating the center section. Comparable MZM desk calendars of this type are documented as Soviet-made mechanical calendar/thermometer desk accessories, typically measuring around 15 × 15 cm.
This example is especially attractive because it retains both original-style fountain pens, making it much more complete and displayable than the more commonly found bases without pens.
The design is a strong example of late-1960s / Soviet office aesthetics:
ribbed square base, brass-tone calendar bezel, cream and black calendar dial, red thermometer pointer and two tall black writing instruments.
The calendar covers the years 1967 through 1994. Because calendar date patterns repeat in cycles, similar units can still be used for matching later years, though today its main appeal is historical and decorative.
A very attractive collectible for enthusiasts of:
Soviet office equipment, USSR memorabilia, vintage stationery, fountain pens, mechanical calendars, Cold War-era design and mid-century desk accessories.
