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POST OFFICE PENS Writing Ephemera |
| Stationery Box - Stock No 2009/562 | |
| Description | An uncommon, late Victorian oak stationery box with doors featuring letter racks, calendar, pen rest, inkwells, letter rests and sliding drawer. An intricately made, fine piece in very good condition. There is bruising and bumps to the solid oak structure but little more than is consistent with its age. 390 mm wide (closed) and 310 mm high. An excellent piece for a discerning collector. |
| Condition | VGC |
| Price | SOLD |
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| Paper Knife - Stock No 2009/447 | |
| Description | Boxed paper knife made from the timbers of Westminster Hall. Dated 1930 with Certificate of Authenticity and explanatory leaflet. Outer box is a little tatty otherwise in original condition. |
| Condition | Exc |
| Price | SOLD |
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| Brass Compass/Clinometer - Stock No 2009/469 | |
| Description | Not quite an inkwell or writing ephemera but, a very interesting piece acquired at a writing equipment auction. A 1920's English compass/clinometer in brass in perfect working order. Two internal spirit levels ensure accuracy together with adjustable bevel for perfect reading. Unmarked mirror and mechanism. A rare piece which compliments any writing equipment collection! Approx 85 mm diameter. |
| Condition | Exc |
| Price | $350.00 AUD + GST |
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| Ivory and Brass Seals - Stock No 2008/362 | |
| Description | A
set of ivory and brass seals - two signature seals and one generic seal
together with the boxed, mint impression of one of the signature seals.
The boxed impression is fitted in a small, finely made, round
wooden box in excellent condition. At least one of the
signature
seals (and the boxed imprint) was made by C & E
Layton, Seal
Makers and Engravers of Fleet Street, London. We date these
pieces to approx 1850. These rare pieces are in fine
condition
and entirely original. |
| Condition | VGC |
| Price | $520.00 AUD + GST |
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| Conway Stewart Nib Case - Stock No 2008/375 | |
| Description | A
Conway Stewart representative's nib sample case. Comprising
24 14
carat gold Conway Stewart nibs from size 3B to size 26. A
very
rare item for a serious collector. |
| Condition | EXC |
| Price | $1,000.00 AUD + GST |
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| Casein and celluloid lead holder - Stock No 2008/367 | |
| Description | Coloured casein and black celluloid
capped early pencil lead holder. In very good condition with
no damage. |
| Condition | VGC |
| Price | $40.00 AUD + GST |
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