Soviet Perpetual Desk Calendar – Odessa Souvenir, Potemkin Stairs, Flip Metal
Soviet Perpetual Desk Calendar – Odessa Souvenir, Potemkin Stairs, Flip Metal
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Free shipping to the US, Canada, UK, EU and 40+ countries ($20 tracked shipping elsewhere) · Import duties, if any, are paid by the buyer
- Free tracked shipping — already included in the price
- Ships within 1–2 business days
- Tracked parcel from Ukraine (Ukrposhta)
- 30-day returns (buyer pays return shipping)
- Secure checkout · payments processed by Western Bid (US)
- One of a kind: only one available
About this piece
Vintage Soviet perpetual desk calendar with an embossed Odessa medallion of the Potemkin Stairs, flip metal case, 1960s-70s. Ships worldwide from Ukraine.
From the seller's notes
This Soviet perpetual desk calendar is a metal flip calendar with a folding lid, made in the USSR around 1960-1970. The lid carries an embossed metal medallion showing the famous Potemkin Stairs and the monument to the Duke of Richelieu in Odessa, with the inscription «ODESSA» at the bottom. The date changes by flipping the case, the month by hand scrolling, and the day of the week in Cyrillic by a side handle.
Item Details
- Type: Perpetual desk calendar with folding lid
- Souvenir: Odessa, relief medallion of the Potemkin Stairs and the Richelieu monument
- Date display: Flip case for the date, hand-scrolled month, side handle for day of the week in Cyrillic
- Material: Heavy-duty metal with polished chrome surface (carbolite interior)
- Base: Protective textured pad to prevent slipping
- Era: 1960s-1970s
- Country of Manufacture: USSR
Condition
Used, in good vintage condition with natural signs of age, a light patina and minor surface scuffs. The mechanism works, but with a vintage quirk: when switching to the next date, the internal digits sometimes stick or jam. Please examine the photos for the exact condition.
About This Piece
Perpetual calendars were common desk accessories in Soviet offices and homes, and city souvenirs from places like Odessa often showed the local landmarks. The Potemkin Stairs, made famous by the 1925 film Battleship Potemkin, are the best-known symbol of the city, and the Richelieu monument stands at the top. It is a compact piece for collectors of Soviet desk items, Odessa and Ukrainian souvenirs, or anyone who likes a retro mechanical calendar.
Worldwide shipping from Ukraine. Every order is carefully packed — fragile items are packed separately — and shipped via Ukrposhta with a tracking number.
- Worldwide delivery: typically 2–4 weeks
- Package tracking is included when offered by the carrier
For returns, see the Return Policy tab.
Returns & Refunds
I want you to be happy with every piece you buy from Soviet Vintage Store. If something is not right, you can return it within 30 days of delivery.
How to return an item
- Email me at vladimirchuprina1971@gmail.com or message me on WhatsApp (+380 50 258 5695) within 30 days of delivery. Please include your order number and the reason for the return.
- I will confirm the return and reply with instructions. Items sent back without contacting me first cannot be accepted.
- The item must be returned in the same condition you received it, with all parts, accessories and original packaging that came with it.
- Return shipping is paid by the buyer. Please use a tracked shipping service and pack the item carefully — vintage pieces are fragile, and I can't refund items damaged on the way back.
Return address
Soviet Vintage Store
Pavlograd, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, 51453, Ukraine
(I will confirm the full address and recipient name by email when your return is approved.)
Damaged or not as described
Please inspect your order when it arrives. If an item arrives damaged or is significantly different from its description, contact me within 30 days of delivery with photos of the item and the packaging, and we will agree on a fair solution — a refund, a partial refund or a return.
Refunds
Once I receive and inspect the returned item, I will let you know whether the refund is approved. Approved refunds are issued to your original payment method within 10 business days. Your bank or card company may need extra time to post the refund. The original shipping was free, so there is nothing to deduct for it; import duties or taxes you paid in your country are not refundable by me.
Exchanges
Most items are one of a kind, so exchanges usually aren't possible. Return the item for a refund and place a new order for the piece you want.
Payments in this store are processed by Western Bid, Inc. (see our Terms of Service). Questions about a return? Write to me any time: vladimirchuprina1971@gmail.com.
Original Soviet object
Authentic item from the USSR period, not a reproduction.
Honest condition
Wear, marks and working status are described, not hidden.
Photographed as is
What you see in the photos is exactly what you receive.
Packed with care
Fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed separately.
Tracked shipping
Free tracked shipping from Ukraine. Dispatched within 1–2 business days.
30-day returns
Return within 30 days of delivery; the buyer pays return shipping.
Original Soviet objects · Described honestly
Condition guide
- New old stockUnused, from old warehouse stock
- ✓ Used vintageThis item
- As-is / for partsSold untested or not working
Care & handling
- Dust with a soft dry cloth.
- Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners on original finishes.
- Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Handle with care — it has already survived decades.
Frequently asked questions
Is this item authentic?
Yes. I sell original vintage items, not reproductions. If an item's age or origin is uncertain, I say so clearly in the description.
How is the item packed?
I pack every item myself. Fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed separately.
How long does shipping to the US take?
Shipping is free — it is included in the price. I dispatch within 1–2 business days from Ukraine via Ukrposhta with a tracking number; delivery to the US typically takes 2–4 weeks. Import duties, if any, are paid by the buyer.
Can I return the item?
Yes. You can return an item within 30 days of delivery; the buyer pays return shipping. Contact me first and I will send the return details. See the Refund Policy for details.
Can I make an offer?
Yes — use the “Make an offer” link next to the price. If I accept, you'll receive a secure checkout link at the agreed price.