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Lot 125:
Description
A varied collection of vintage and modern writing instruments and desk accessories. The lot features two perpetual desk calendars, each constructed from brass-toned metal mounted on green onyx bases. One base is fitted with a central swivel holder containing a long black desk pen. The collection includes a Rocha.John Rocha pen and pencil set housed in its original black leather-effect sleeve and white card box, which is printed with ROCHA.JOHN ROCHA PEN AND PENCIL SET. A silver-coloured pen is presented in a clear plastic case featuring the script logo Penelli. Calligraphy items comprise two dip pen holders, one in black with a cork grip and one in blue, alongside a small metal Faber-Castell tin marked 9000 4H containing a quantity of loose steel and bronze-toned nibs. The assortment is completed by several fountain pens in green and blue resins, a red marbled pattern ballpoint pen, and multiple metallic blue and black resin pens. A wooden tailor’s rule by Singer is included, bearing the mark A TRADE MARK OF THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Width: 15 cm
Pen length: 14 cm.
Condition report:
The collection shows signs of varied age and use throughout. The brass-toned metal components on the perpetual calendars exhibit surface tarnish and light wear (photo 1). The resin pen barrels show visible surface dust and light scratching from handling (photo 3). A residue or clouding is visible on the section of the green fountain pen (photo 3). One onyx base appears to be missing a second pen from its holder (photo 1). The Rocha.John Rocha packaging shows light storage wear to the edges of the card box (photo 2).
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