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Item Details

Description

Four early 20th century novelty desk items. Includes two Celluloid letter openers decorated with a Spider and Rose, a Bakelite letter opener decorated with a Frog and removeable pencil tongue, and a carved wooden inkwell in form of a Frog. Some wear and fine cracks to edges, wear to paint. Letter openers up to 11" long, inkwell 2 1/2" high. ESTIMATE $100-200

Condition

Some wear and fine cracks to edges, wear to paint.

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4 Novelty Desk Items

Name: 4 Novelty Desk Items
SKU: 115402055
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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