Nikole Stewart
How many of us use a calendar every day? Whether a virtual or physical one, calendars are necessary for keeping our schedule straight and planning. But did you know that there are valuable vintage calendars that sell for a shocking amount? The stationery that we usually spend no more than $10 to $20 can be found for hundreds of dollars depending on when it was made, and the style of it. Keep reading to learn about these valuable finds.
6. R. J. Arendt ’74 World’s Fair Vintage Calendar
Expo ’74, officially known as the International Exposition on the Environment in 1974, was a world’s fair held from May 4 to November 3 in Spokane, Washington. It was the first environmentally themed world’s fair, attracting around 5.6 million visitors. The fair helped eliminate unsightly railroads from its downtown riverfront and created Riverfront Park. The USA calendar that featured the fair is one of the most valuable vintage calendars, priced at around $226 on sites like 1st Dibs.
5. Owen Miller National Savings 1950 Calendar
Owen Miller first worked as an artist in New Zealand, but later went to the UK to work for J Lyons & CO until he turned to work for the Ministry of Aircraft Production. After the war, he began producing posters for National Savings, and one such item worth a lot of money, around $540, is his vintage calendar poster from 1950 featuring various waterfowl.
4. Vintage Coca-Cola Fishtail Metal Calendar
Like with many valuables throughout history, some usually feature prominent brands. For instance, one of the most valuable vintage calendars goes to this Coca-Cola calendar that sold for $600 on eBay. The calendar features a stunning Coca-Cola design with a 1984 calendar pad that’s not been used, in perfect condition.
3. Vintage Pinup Cowgirl 1960 Calendar
Another vintage calendar that was sold for a shocking amount on eBay is this 1960 pinup cowgirl listing. While slightly worn with time, and a few bents and creases, the calendar still sold for $1,000, a shocking amount for a stationary piece. The calendar featured cowgirls and horses and included ads for a tire, mobile company.
2. Vintage Advertising Royal Packet Company Calendar
Going back to 1st Dibs, the popular auction house to find some of the best valuable vintage calendars, we have another advertisement. The original vintage poster for the Dutch Royal Packet Navigation Company features a stunning Art Deco illustration of a lady in traditional silk and batik clothing with a wide belt and holding a shawl. Painted by Johan Gabrielse in 1921, this calendar is worth a little over $1,000.
1. Original 1875 EN Welch Gale Drop 5 Dial 6 Hand Calendar Clock
Moving away from paper, we have one of the most valuable vintage calendars you can find. This original 1975 EN Welch Gale wall calendar and clock is a stunning addition to collections. The clock has five hands indicating different features, and not only tells the time and date, but also the functions of day, month, sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and more. Plus, it even has a feature for leap years. It’s an amazing piece, valued at around $5,500.