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Vintage Leather Effect Wood and Board Desktop Paper or Letter Tray with Lid

Jon Nix — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:48:10 +0000

Definitely vintage, possibly antique, but certainly only befitting of someone important with a desk to match their status. This large leather effect paper or letter tray has a leather effect finish and a burgundy lining to the base and the underside of the lid. The lid itself is sturdy and ensures no papers are allowed to escape the confines of the tray. It's a combination of wood and a kind of compressed paper board, whilst the knob on the lid is solid wood, so it's solid in construction and feels like it has some quality to it. It has signs of wear and age throughout, but that only adds to the charm and makes it more appealing in situ.

It measures 23.5cm (9¼ in.) across the front, 36cm (14¼ in.) from front to back, and has a height of 6cm (2½ in.).

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Set of Vintage Airweigh Letter Balance Scales with weights and original box

Jon Nix — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:35:33 +0000

A set of vintage weighing scales, dating from the 1950s and made by the Universal Woodworking Co. of Birmingham. Designed to be used for weighing letters and printed papers for inland posting, the scales measure up to 8oz with the weights provided in various configurations, with the largest at 4oz and the two smallest at ½oz. The base is of a heavy black metal construction with chromed scales for the item to be weighed and the weights to be placed. The dial and cost guide is in good condition. Overall, a good-looking and unusual item complete with its original box in very good condition and a good example of packaging of the era.

The scales measure approximately 24 cm across the front by 8.5 cm deep by 8 cm high (9½ in. by 3¼ in. by 3 in. approx.) and are in good used condition.

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Original Cast Metal Sprung Small Decorative Letterbox

Jon Nix — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 20:55:36 +0000

A heavy and durable letter box with classic decoration which has some age behind it and plenty of life left in it. It would be the perfect complement to a period property with a Georgian door, notwithstanding that the letter opening is somewhat small - and quite snappy - by today's standards ;)

In full working order, the letter box measures 27cm by 8cm (10.5in by 3in) in terms of outer dimensions, with an opening of 14cm by 3.5cm (5.5in by 1.5in.). The letter box is predominantly black in colour but has remnants of white paints on the edges from previous use.

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Vintage Classic Style Wooden Desk Letter Rack or Desktop Organiser

Jon Nix — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:03:11 +0000

A large classically styled wooden desk organiser or letter rack which is of no meagre proportions, the width measuring 39cm (15½ in.), the height 18cm (7 in.) and depth 10.5cm (4 in.), and with three useful compartments for storage of papers etc., each about 2.5cm (1 in.) in depth. It seems to be of a ply construction with possible oak veneer for the surface. It looks the part, with its curved compartment dividers and side pieces - a little bit Art Deco, if we may be so bold, although we cannot age the letter rack with any certainty.

This one has no chips or cracks, however, it does have some ink staining. It's character, we say, but if you want a pristine-looking item then you should give this item a miss. The ink staining is apparent to the right front corner and left hand side panel. We like it, we've made no attempt to remove it. It's a part of this item's history, so whilst we have cleaned and rejuvenated the wood more generally, we are happy to leave it otherwise.

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Handmade Norsk Rolf Buodd Pewter Letter Rack / Holder

Jon Nix — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 16:30:09 +0000

A very nice decorative handmade pewter letter rack or other holder designed and made by Rolf Buodd in Norway.

In good condition, with some wear/scratching consistent with age and use but otherwise clean and very presentable. The underside still retains its label and the maker's stamp is visible and legible.

Measures approximately 10cm by 6.5cm by 3cm (width/height/depth).

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Original Cast Metal Sprung Decorative Letterbox

Jon Nix — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:15:42 +0000

In full working order and sensitively cleaned so as to retain its character and patina, the letter box measures 27cm by 8cm (10.5in by 3in) in terms of outer dimensions, with an opening of 14cm by 4cm(5.5in by 1.5in.)

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