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Vintage round addressograph ribbon tin by Kee Lox of Rochester New York. Tin measures 2" high with identical graphics on both sides. Both sides are pictured. No contents. Condition: Nice display condition with no damage, tin retains it's full glossy finish. Few small chips to paint as pictured. Ship: $2.41 boxed 1st Class.  A two pound postal scale; made by Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Chicago, Illinois. Has ounces to pounds for first class, third class and air mail rates and shows local zone air rates. Effective April 1, 1964 is dated on front. Body is green plastic, with a regulating screw on the top, and a 3-1/2 by 3-inch lightweight metal platform. Size: 6-1/2 inches height, 6-1/4 inches depth, and 3-inch width.  Novelty item – a cast aluminum paperweight, nicely weighted (8.8 oz.) and detailed; 4 inches height by 3-inches width.  Approx. 2 7/8", nearly 4" when fully extended, circa late 1800s to early 1900s, unmarked but definitely sterling silver, works, nice machine work design, sold as found, unpolished patina, fair condition.

Vintage Typewriter Ribbon Tin - Kee Lox $15.00

  

1964 Postal Scale – Triner Scale & Mfg. $10.00

  

Paperweight – Cast Aluminum Eagle Head $5.00

  

ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER VICTORIAN MECHAN $18.00
A great historic piece, especially for the railroad buffs. A heavy desk ornament or paperweight of the New York Central engine car and coal car. The legend on the side of the base reads, The Hudson Type Locomotive Used in 20th Century Service, Built by American Locomotive Company for New York Central Lines. The back of the base reads, Van Gytenbeek, Mfg., Co., New York, copyright symbol, 1928. New York Central 5200 is imbossed on the cars. On a felt base, but there is some tarnishing & metal peeling on the bottom edge of the base.  This 1940s tin litho metal trash can or waste basket has great period design of a flower basket with polka dots in red and silver-gray on cream. The design is printed on both sides with a red and gray rope border around the upper rim, a red scalloped wave border near the bottom. It's 11-1/2" high to the rounded oval rim by 12 inches wide and 7-1/2 inches deep. The interior bottom has paint wear and some rust, there is no rust on the outside. There are a few nicks and scratches to the paint as shown.  ANTIQUE STATE CAPITOL DENVER COLORADO LETTER OPENER. c. 1900. NO MAKERS MARK. 6 7/8in LONG. CONSTRUCTED FROM 4 SEPERATE PIECES. LOTS OF DETAIL IN THE MOLDING. SILVER PLATE FINISH IS WORN AND DINGED. see close ups.  (2) Antique Telephone Number Index Card Files. One is a Novelty Chrome Plastic and Metal, with a "Dial the Alphabet Letter Needed" type of system. The top then Springs open at the surname, telephone #,and address required.One rubber corner foot is missing on base. Instruction card is inside,no refills. Plastic Back.Made in Hong Kong. The size is 4 x 6 1/2 inches. The 2nd index is Brown Metal with a Gold Metal Slide to the correct Alphabet Initialrequired. It is manufactured by the Makers of the Rolodex Rotary Card File (Zephyr) It measures 4 X 7 inches and has the instructions inside but no refill papers. It says this is the Hercules Model. It has a cardboard backing.

NEW YORK CENTRAL RR PAPERWEIGHT $165.00

  

1940s Tin Litho Waste Basket Trash Can F $26.00

  

ANTIQUE STATE CAPITOL DENVER LETTER OPEN $9.50

  

Antique Telephone Index Collection $7.00
This is a Victorian cut glass clear inkwell - single well. It measures 2 1/2" high - at the point. and is 1 3/4" wide. Great pyramid top and attractive octagonal shape on the base. Circa 1900. In very good condition. (#T-2036) Keywords: desk accessories ink well  Vintage graphic tin from Wonder Brand ribbons by Kee Lox. Tin measures 2 1/2" square. Condition: No damage, tin retains it's gloss finish. Not excellent but still displays nicely; there are a few thin scratches thru color on front, wearoff of the gold paint at edges and scuffing on backside. Shipping: $2.26 boxed 1st Class.  Approx. 5 1/8" long, sold as found, darkened patina, appears to be sterling silver, marked Wahl, worn, fair to good vintage condition, priced accordingly.  Approx. 4.5" long, appears to be sterling silver, no maker's mark, engraved with initials on the end, Victorian design, early 1900s, fair condition, dings and dents, small split at the end, sold as found, priced accordingly.

Antique Octagonal Glass Inkwell $70.00

  

Vintage Typewriter Ribbon Tin - Kee Lox $12.50

  

ANTIQUE WAHL STERLING SILVER MECHANICAL $22.00

  

VICTORIAN ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER MECHAN $18.00
Pair of bottle tags or labels, each label have grapes as a motif, silver plated, unmarked, approx. 3" by 2 3/4", oxidized, sold as found, unpolished, good condition, could use some cleaning up, priced accordingly, mid 1900s.  Empty tin from Hallmark ribbon. Tin measures 2 1/2" diameter. Condition: Excellent, a few light scuffs to finish. Shipping: $1.92 boxed 1st class.  Vintage 2 1/2" diameter BEAVER SUPERB ribbon tin. Manufactured by The M.B. Cook. Co of Chicago. No contents. Condition: Front is very nice display condition with very light finish scuffing. No damage to tin. Backside has wearoff of the black color at corners and light scuffing. Shipping: $2.26 boxed 1st class.  This is a Victorian cut glass amber inkwell - single well. It measures 2 1/8" high. It is 1 3/8" square at the bottom. Inside diameter of the well is 3/4". Circa 1900. There is a crack on the left side that is hard to see. It starts at the top and goes 3/4 of the way down the left side interior. Minor nips on bottom corners. (#T-1935) Keywords: desk accessories ink well

PAIR VINTAGE ANTIQUE LIQUOR BOTTLE LABEL $35.00

  

Vintage Typewriter Ribbon Tin - Hallmark $7.50

  

Vintage Typewriter Ribbon Tin - Beaver S $26.00

  

Amber Cut Glass Inkwell $45.00
4 1/8 inches long by 2 1/4 inches wide. This one hole paper punch works great. It is a cast metal and will last a long time.   Everyone uses a calendar. Attach your business card to this Real Estate themed 12-month magnetic business card (M.B.C.) calendar and leave a lasting impression with your customer. Your name and contact information will be easily accessible for quick reference Additional Information: Prices include 12-month calendar with U.S.A., Canadian, and Jewish holidays highlighted in red imprint, convenient re-order form, and next year's calendar on backer card, and "Kitchen Measurements" artwork on back of backer card. Calendar magnet with punch-out magnet and pre-printed "A Gift For You" #7 Envelopes, size of 6-3/4" X 3-3/4". MUST BE ORDERED IN QUANTITIES OF 100 PER STYLE...ORDER AT LEAST 300 FOR A BIG DISCOUNT. Shipping will be $4.50 per 100 box with envelopes.  Vintage c.1930s-50s tan leather attache or briefcase. 12 in. high x 16 in. long x 4 in. deep. Has intact handle, closures work fine(though one is alittle weak in the spring action), no keys, hardware is original and has usage wear. Leather has scuffs, usage marks and wear, inside has usage wear and marks with a fairly light water stain. Please view detail photos. Great for costumers or anyone who enjoys quality vintage items for daily use!  This awesome sharpener is in VG shape with light wear. 3 1/2" tall, hard plastic barrel.. No damage. Just needs to be screwed down to your favorite location sharpeners pencils office collectible collectibles collectable collectabl mid-century

One Hole Paper Punch $20.00

  

2011 Magnetic Punch Out Real Estate Cale $58.00

  

Vintage Tan Leather Attache / Brief Case c

 

Mid Century ABSCO Midget Red Desk Pencil $16.99
Cobalt blue glass bottle with plastic cap. Ink color is Permanent Black, just under half of the ink remains in bottle. Bottle measures 2 3/8" high. Outer box is included. Condition: Bottle is nice display condition with no damage to glass or cap. Outer box is sturdy and has spots of age soiling. Shipping: $3.00 via 1st Class.  Older metal lead pencil container that held 9000H pencils. Bottom front has A.W. Faber - Castell, Stein bei Nurnberg Germany stamped into metal. Measures 7 1/8" x 2". No pencils remain. Condition: Nice condition for display, light wear to finish at edges. Appears that this was a hinged-lid container, however the hinging no longer works correctly, so it opens as a lift-top only. Shipping: $2.55 via 1st Class.  A 1-ounce to 2 1/2 pound scale manufactured by IDL Manufacturing of New York. Size is approx. 6 1/2" high to top of letter holder, base measures 6" deep x 3 1/2" wide. The 1 ounce postal rate is 3-cents on the face plate, that rate was used from 1932 to 1958. All metal construction with painted face plate. Very nice condition with no damage, works well. Light soiling to the face plate. If this old scale is for actual use, it weighs accurately to within 1/2 ounce to 1 ounce of true weight. Circa. 1930s-40s. Shipping: The scale weighs just over 1 lb. Shipping calculator can be used to determine actual ship cost to your zip.  This is an old Scotch Brand Cellophane Tape NO.600 tin with old, old left-over tape inside. It held 2 rolls of NO. 600 Scotch transparent tape. Scratches and shows wear..It measures a little over 5" in dimeter and is 1.25 inhes deep. Clean, in good condition and SHINY IN AND OUT.

Vintage Parker Quink Ink Glass Bottle $9.00

  

Older A. W. Faber Castell Pencil Box $7.00

  

Vintage POSTAL SCALE - 2 1 / 2 LB. - 3-cen $29.00

  

Scotch Brand Cellophane Tape NO. 600 Tin $6.99
'Dr Henry Stephens inventor of Blue Black ink in 1832 built his factory in north London in 1874. Ths ceramic ink bottle still has most of the original paper label and complete stopper. Stopper is cork. Chip on neck as shown in photo. Measures 3 1/2 inches tall. A great addition to any inkwell collection!  'Dr Henry Stephens inventor of Blue Black ink in 1832 built his factory in north London in 1874. Ths ceramic ink bottle still has some of the original paper label. Stopper is cork. Measures 3 1/2 inches tall. A great addition to any inkwell collection!  Vintage, Safe Guard check writer Instant Moded-H. Registered Patented. Numbered plate on back: #3347. Made in Lansdale, PA; USA. Size: 6 1/2 inches tall; 11 5/8 inches long by 6 inches wide. Very heavy item! Package weight 15 lbs. Condition: The lever in the dollar position appears to be stuck.  This vintage metal wall mounted holder was used for bills. The paper was pushed onto the spike. It measures 5.5 inches in length and 2.5 inches at it widest point.Condition is good with a nice patina on the metal.

Early Ceramic Ink Bottle- Stephens $45.00

  

Early Ceramic Ink Bottle - Stevens $35.00

  

Safe Guard Check Writer Instant Model H $25.00

  

Vintage Metal Bill Holder - Wall Mounte $9.00
Graphic Upright tin measuring 2 1/4" high x 1 5/8" square, an addressograh ribbon tin. Same graphics on all 4 sides, no contents. Condition: Would be mint and "like new" condition, except there is a shallow-shallow crease just above the bottom rim on one side, and another just under the top rim. Both are "barely-there" and not distracting. Shipping: $2.25 via 1st class.  Very cool decorative storage suitcase, made to hold slides. Both sides open and are signed inside: B & J – Unifile – Patent Pending. Has four latches, a top handle and a two toned color, mostly browns. Condition: used, some scuffs as shown in photos. Size: 10 inches height, by 5 inches width, by 5-1/4 inches depth.   Very graphic tin, 2" tall. No contents. Condition: Displays nicely, no dents. Tin has scattered flecks of missing paint and wearoff of paint at top edge and top rims. Light oxidation along one side just at the top rim where it appears the tin got wet at some point. Shipping: $2.09 via 1st class.  Beautiful smaller vintage paperweight, Showing 3 beautiful blossoms in predominantly fresh mint green colour, It stands about 2 inches high, Buyer pays for shipping and insurance.

Vintage Miller Line Typewriter Ribbon Ti $44.00

  

B & J – Unifile – Vintage Double Slide S $12.00

  

Vintage Addressograph Typewriter Ribbon $32.00

  

Vintage Paperweight Fresh Mint Green $49.00
Beautiful vintage paperweight, very heavy, Showing burst of exotic red flowers with yellow center, It stands about 2 3/4 inches high, Buyer pays for shipping and insurance.  Beautiful vintage paperweight, Upright egg shape, Showing burst of saffron yellow colour, coral like branches, It stands about 3 inches high, Buyer pays for shipping and insurance.  Beautiful vintage paperweight, Upright egg shape, Showing burst of saffron yellow, cobalt blue and orange, It stands about 3 1/4 inches high, Buyer pays for shipping and insurance.  Beautiful vintage paperweight, Upright egg shape, Showing predominantly yellow colour, It stands about 3 1/4 inches high, Buyer pays for shipping and insurance.

Large Heavy Paperweight Red Flower $69.00

  

Egg Shape Paperweight Saffron Yellow $39.00

  

Vintage Paperweight Pretty Colours $39.00

  

Vintage Paperweight Beautiful Colours $39.00
Beautiful smaller vintage paperweight, Showing 3 beautiful blossoms in predominantly fresh mint green colour, It stands about 2 inches high, Buyer pays for shipping and insurance.  These 7 by 5 inch composition wood book ends were made by Syroco (Syracuse Ornamental Company) in the 1940s. They have a sculpted design of tall clipper ships, made to look like finely carved but shabby wood. The bookends have metal stands with the original owner's name written on the bottoms and are missing most of the original felt covering. One has a foil Syroco Wood label on the back. They are intact with no chips or breaks though the finish is has quite a bit of honest wear - perfect for an antique themed study or office.  Both are mechanical pencils. Short one is about 2.5", stamped sterling silver, art deco circa 1920s or so, worn on a chain, some small dents, overall good and functional condition. Long one is nearly 4.5" long, late 1800s to early 1900s, unmarked sterling silver, functional, simple. Very good vintage condition. Both sold unpolished as found, nice patina, one price for both.  Approx. 11" by 1 1/4" clear USA glass rod shaped heavy depression era, ribbed glass paperweight (I think). Old, marked MACBETH 7-26, old with age, sold as found, no damage, good vintage condition.

Vintage Paperweight Fresh Mint Green $59.00

  

Syroco Wood Clipper Ship 1940s Bookends $32.00

  

PR ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER MECHANICAL PE $45.00

  

UNUSUAL USA MACBETH VINTAGE DEPRESION ER $18.00
Very heavy, cost $90.00 retail last summer, it is called "yellow bowl" and is 7" tall and about 6" diameter at the top. Nice piece, good condition, natural variations.  Mottled blue and gold, plastic or bakelite, circa 1920s-30s art deco era pen and pencil set, 14K gold Regal dip pen nib, unsure of the condition of the pen's bladder, mechanical pencil appears to be functional, approx. 5" long each, from my own collection, estate find, lovely set, sold as found in NON working condition, priced accordingly. I welcome information on this set.  Carter's IDEAL Typewriter Ribbon tin. 1 7/8" high x 1 5/8" square. Condition: Displays nicely, there are a good number of flecks of paint loss. Light soiling on lid and a very very shallow dent in one corner of lid, otherwise no damage. Shipping: $2.26 via 1st class.  metal stainless steel and plastic with seashell on the inside from Wildwood N.J. 9 1/2 inches long

CONTEMPORARY SOLID WOOD HAND MADE BOWL C $50.00

  

ART DECO ANTIQUE MOTTLED PLASTIC BAKELIT $45.00

  

Vintage Carter's Typewriter Ribbon Tin - $29.00

  

Wildwwod Letter Opener $1.25
Die cast metal, bright red with two moving/ turning wheels/ pencil sharpener marked on bottom: Made In Spain – Play/Me – Ref. 960 Size: 3 inches height, 1-1/2 inch square base.  Die cast metal, with moving parts pencil sharpener marked on bottom: Made In Spain – Play/Me – Ref. 960 Top handle turns, the drawer opens, size: 2-3/4 inches height, 1-5/8 inches square base.  Here is a bonafide Made In The U.S.A. letter opener by The Fulller Brush Company. It's a little rough on one edge but still a great collectible. ADD $2.00 SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A. I offer a shipping discount on multiple purchases.  Sanfords ink eraser was used to remove unwanted pen ink spots from clothing or paper. Tin measures approx. 3" high. Complete with it's 2 glass inner containers. Sold as a vintage collectible for display, and not for use of the 60+ year old product itself. Condition: No damage to tin or glass containers. Tin retains it's glossy original finish, has light corrosion to top and rims. Shipping: $2.75 via 1st class.

Play / Me, Made In Spain, Pencil Sharpener $9.00

  

Play / Me, Made In Spain, Pencil Sharpener $8.50

  

Fuller Brush Company Plastic Letter Open $2.99

  

Vintage SANFORD'S INK ERASER Tin $20.00
This is a lovely vintage Mallard Drake Duck on a natural driftwood base. Duck is bisque and hand painted. The driftwood base measures almost 5 inches at widest point. The duck measures 5" long and stands 2 7/8" tall at the head. Great for the duck collector or as a decoration on your shelf, desk, or den. This piece is lovely, in good condition and SHINY IN AND OUT.  This ornately molded mirror was made to be used on a dressing table or a vanity. It can be hung or can stand on a dresser or vanity. Done in wonderful Art Deco colors of green and rose. Measures about 15" high by 11" wide. Both the gesso and the mirror are in very decent condition, and would be gorgeous in the right room! Probably circa 1920's. (#T-1415) Keywords: mirrors bedroom furniture  Small oval brass number plate containing the numbers: 539 Size: 2-1/4 inches length, 1-3/8 inches width, and has holes on each end to attach.  Real Estate Pin....Rhinestone House with 'Sold' Inside This cute pin measures 1 3/4" wide and 1 1/2" high. It is new in the package and very 'blingie' A great pin to show just what you do everyday. Free Shipping in the Continental USA !!!!!!

Vintage Mallard Drake Duck on Driftwod B $12.99

  

Stunning Antique Gesso Vanity Mirror $115.00

  

Brass Number Plate – 539 $5.00

  

Real Estate Rhinestone House w / Sold Pin $17.00
Circa early to mid 1900s, green molded plastic, unusual inkwell, top section lifts off, shows gentle use, good vintage condition, about 3" tall, and 3 3/4" diameter around the base. Manufacturers name is too faint to read on the back of it.  This is cool..real coins inside clear lucite, all coins are dated from the mid 1960s, base about 2 7/8" diameter, 1" thick, very unique piece. Pen holder will hold a standard size pen. Minimal wear, good vintage condition with some surface scratches as would be expected.  Not sure exactly what this was used for originally, lovely vintage piece, circa 1940s-50s, brown marbelized catalin bakelite, about 8.5" long, I welcome your information on this piece, I can't remember if this was for cheese, meat, or what? Very good vintage condition.  Approx 9" long, brass and enamel, advertising piece, Tam o' Shanter Extra Pale Ale, enamel section is worn and missing some near the top. Fair vintage condition, priced accordingly.

ANTIQUE ART DECO GREEN PLASTIC INKWELL P $25.00

  

VINTAGE LUCITE 1960s REAL COIN! PEN HOLD $22.00

  

ANTIQUE BROWN MARBELIZED BAKELITE SERVIN $18.00

  

Approx 9" long, brass and enamel, a $15.00
Unsure if this is gutta percha or vulcanite, circa 1880s-early 1900s, Victorian period piece, lovely hand chased repousse design at the end, approx 2 3/4" long, over 5" when fully extended. Beautiful and rare design, gold filled metal with a black rubber like material for the body, ornate zig zag machine work, functional with lead inside and intact! Excellent condition, usable, displayable, collectible! Perfect gift idea.  This is very old mail station. It has a holder for your roll of stamps and also has a scale area to see how many stamps are required by weight up to 2 oz.  For the discriminating person who has everything! A Murano ink glass pen, pen holder, and bottle with gold seal, all in the original box. From L’Originale, Made in Murano, and described as, The style of handwriting with Murano glass. The first one…the only long-writing ink glass pen. It looks as if its never been taken out of the box, and is in mint condition. This is a beautiful set for a special person’s desk. Shipping weight 1½ lbs.  From my own collection, wood and gold filled pencil on a chain with a pin to attach to a blouse for a teacher, I presume. measures about 4" long, can be worn from a chain, dates to the late 1800s, Victorian era. Lovely metalwork very nice condition, all original.

VICTORIAN GUTTA PERCHA VULCANITE RETRACT $75.00

  

Vintage Mail Postage Station $13.99

  

MURANO GLASS DESK SET $55.00

  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GOLD FILLED TEACHER'S $45.00


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