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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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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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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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