SKU-0087::

ca.1890s Paperclip, Mollusk, Mussel, Clam, pressed sterling silver.

Unmarked.

Dimensions: 1⅛"H 1¼"W 3¼"L

Weighs: 39g 

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These once common objects are called letter clips, paperclips, bill clips, or paperholders. It's a fine desk accessory that may or may not have been part of a desk set (ink well, blotter, pen stand, etc.). Some bore advertising, and so, traveling salesmen handed those out the way we hand out ink pens advertising our products today. They're collectible. I have about 200 of them and I'll offer them on eBay gradually. No hurry.

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I have others on mgrove dot com. 

Packed by a genius: Me. Ships via U.S.  Mails out right away from a no smoking residence with no cats. If you win more than one item, wait for me to invoice you for all. That way eBay will automatically combine the order for shipping. 

Failure to remit within four days: 

1. eBay settings automatically re-lists your treasured item; 

2. eBay automatically begins roasting you administratively over a bed of hot typewriter ribbons; 

3. My settings block you from bidding on my stuff in perpetuity.