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Title: Vintage desk set (letter opener and scissors) any value?
Post by: JoshandLila on January 28, 2012, 04:05:56 PM

Hi again! something else I found today that looked kinda neat, figured Id run it by you guys. cant find a makers mark on it anywhere, looks to be pre 1950 to me but wanted to check with the experts and see if it was worth anything but with no makers mark my hopes arent to high. Has a letter opener on one end and a scissors on they other, both latch to the sheath. thanks in advance for any help  ;D

Title: Re: Vintage desk set (letter opener and scissors) any value?
Post by: mart on January 29, 2012, 11:28:36 AM

Carving looks like Canadian maple leaf ??  I have never seen one like that !!  I think I am too far south !!

Title: Re: Vintage desk set (letter opener and scissors) any value?
Post by: JoshandLila on January 29, 2012, 01:00:08 PM

I thought it looked like maple leaves too, how much do they usually go for?

Title: Re: Vintage desk set (letter opener and scissors) any value?
Post by: Rauville on January 29, 2012, 01:30:19 PM

Here's a somewhat similar set:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Carved-Wood-and-Brass-Desk-Set-Scissors-and-Letter-Opener-Made-India-/140688634870?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c1b233f6 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Carved-Wood-and-Brass-Desk-Set-Scissors-and-Letter-Opener-Made-India-/140688634870?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c1b233f6)

Title: Re: Vintage desk set (letter opener and scissors) any value?
Post by: mart on January 29, 2012, 01:53:36 PM

I have no idea on the price range !!  This is the first one like that I have seen !!

Title: Re: Vintage desk set (letter opener and scissors) any value?
Post by: JoshandLila on January 29, 2012, 02:25:40 PM

those scissors look spot on to the pair in my set! most likely the same maker! thanks alot

Title: Re: Vintage desk set (letter opener and scissors) any value?
Post by: KC on January 30, 2012, 12:18:57 PM

Have seen sets like this from nearer the early 1920's.  They usually sell for $30 - $60 if in good shape and not of expensive materials.  They sell in this price range for their novelty!