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(4 Pc) Antique European Desk Tools Set

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DESCRIPTION: Four finely crafted desk tools: one Bristol Line pair of scissors and matching letter opener in a leather case, one French magnifying glass, and a hand bell for the master of the house. Scissors and letter opener are decorated with gilt and niello floral and foliage designs on handles.
CIRCA: Late 19th to early 20th Century
ORIGIN: European
DIMENSIONS: Scissors - H: 0.25" W: 2.5" L: 9.25"
Letter opener - W: 1" L: 9.75"
Leather case - H: 0.75" W: 3.25" L: 10.5"
Magnifying glass - H: 0.75" W: 5" L: 10.5"
Bell - H: 3.5" L: 2"
CONDITION: Metal components of tools exhibit minor tarnishing/wear consistent with age and use; leather case has small hole at bottom, requires repair
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(4 Pc) Antique European Desk Tools Set

Name: (4 Pc) Antique European Desk Tools Set
SKU: 166756977
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

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