Antique K Diamond Cast Iron Letter Holder and Crank Bridge Metal Spectacles
Item Details
A grouping of antique desk accessories, optometry equipment, pin back buttons, and glass bottles. This selection features a circa 1880s cast iron letter holder by K Diamond, two pairs of 19th century crank bridge spectacles with metal frames, an optometrist’s trial lens set, and three politcal pin back buttons including Calvin Coolidge, Woodrow Wilson, and Goldwater. Additionally, a 1970s Canadian pocket knife from R.C.M.P. featuring the image of a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman, as well as two glass ink bottles, and a clear glass bottle labeled ‘Imperial Tooth Wash and Tooth Preserver (Antiseptic)’.
| Materials | Wood, Plastic, Iron, Glass, Metal |
| Brand | John Holland Gold Pen Co., Dr. J. B. Lynas & Son, K Diamond, R.C.M.P. |
| Marks | Maker’s Mark, No Discernible Maker’s Mark |
| Working Condition | Untested; functionality not guaranteed |
Condition
- varying degrees of wear throughout; general surface markings, scuffs, and scratches; some rust and/or tarnish to metal components; residue; broken cork on Imperial Tooth Wash bottle.
Dimensions
- measurements of the wood box for the John Holland Fountain Pen Ink bottle.
Item #
18DCC633-317
