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Lot 588: A Pair of Vintage Desk Accessories with Ribbed Yellow Handles
A pair of vintage desk accessories comprising a magnifying glass and a matching letter opener, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century. Each item features a handle crafted from a ribbed, yellow-toned material consistent with early plastics such as Bakelite or Catalin. The handles are fitted with ornate, silvered white-metal mounts featuring decorative cast patterns. The terminals are designed in a decorative coronet or crown form. The letter opener is constructed with a tapered metal blade, and the magnifying glass features a clear lens held within a circular metal frame. The set is designed in the Victorian or Edwardian style, though no maker’s marks or hallmarks are visible on the metal components.
Letter opener length: Approximately 20-22 cm
Magnifying glass lens diameter: Approximately 5-6 cm.
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