1970s Papermate Mouse Novelty Pen Holder – desktop fun and kitsch!

Jon Nix — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:39:05 +0000

If this little thing doesn't bring a smile to your face, then, well... sorry. It's a pen holder from Papermate and made in F.R. Germany (that's West Germany to you and I) and dates from the latter part of the 1970s. It's a mouse. And it's on a spring. Which basically means when a pen is taken from or inserted into it, it bounces away in a very cheerful fashion. It's a simple bit of vintage fun for your desk... and an increasingly scarce item to encounter.

In good condition, without original box unfortunately. The mouse's tail does have a slight kink to it, but it's there - often they aren't, so let's be thankful. Pen not included in this sale - and the eagle-eyed might have noticed it's not a Papermate anyway ;)

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Vintage West German Nodding Bobble Head Dachshund Dog by Breba

Jon Nix — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:03:15 +0000

This cute little vintage plastic figure is one of a range of bobble head / bobbling nodding / nodder animals made by Breba of West Germany. In this case, it's a Dachshund whose head and tail are articulated and weighted to provide the entertainment. Measuring 13cm (5 in.) from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail, this little dog is a quirky little ornament for the Dachsie lover or the collector of these unusual objects.

In good condition with no chips or cracks or missing parts (often the ends of their tails are sadly lacking!).

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1970s Papermate Mouse Novelty Pen Holder – desktop fun and kitsch!

Vintage West German Nodding Bobble Head Dachshund Dog by Breba