Lot 386: A COLLECTION OF ART DECO CASED CELLULOID DESK WRITING SETS WITH BAKELITE HANDLES

The collection includes a reddish-brown banded carnelian or agate set comprising a paper knife, a flat bookmark, a mechanical pencil with a black conical tip, and a wax seal with a circular brass matrix. Also present is a two-tone celluloid set featuring a dark brown mottled tortoiseshell effect with cream-coloured terminal ends, consisting of a paper knife, a dip pen with a removable metal nib, a mechanical pencil, and a faceted wax seal handle. A large Art Deco style set in mottled yellow and tan celluloid or casein features decorative white metal geometric overlays with Art Deco engravings and includes two paper knives, a dip pen, and an engraved wax seal. Additionally, the collection contains a green marbleised celluloid set comprising a letter opener with a tapered steel blade, a stylus handle, and a silver-toned metal wax seal. The various cases include hexagonal, oval, elongated, and rectangular forms with fabric and velvet linings.