Art Deco Bakelite Stationery Envelope Desk Set Letter Opener & Seal antique limoges The silver plating

The silver plating

but also appreciated by Canadian institutions as examples of Canadian folk art - his works hang in large hotels

which are recognized as being of top quality - classy looking gloves

This is an exceptional quality vintage mens necktie made by Brioni of Rome

I acquired this box 40 years ago from a 91 year old lady who was a member of a very important Montreal family - her home was packed with Victorian era treasures

Art Deco Bakelite Stationery Envelope Desk Set Letter Opener & Seal antique limoges The silver platingThis is a wonderful art deco era envelope desk set comprised of a letter opener and seal in its original presentation case. The handle of each is made of an old plastic, I believe bakelite, possibly catalin. The handles are in a reddish brown veined butterscotch colour. The metal parts are in brass. The seal would accommodate a seal that would be affixed to its end there is none there now. The box measures 9 1 4 by 3 1 2 across its top and has a