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ANTIQUE #SA1175415

Late Victorian Letter Clip In The Form Of A Hand C.1880

£145    $195    €165
A late Victorian letter clip in the form of a hand, dating to circa 1880. Made in London and stamped GIANT KINGSGRYP CLIP, 42 GOSWELL ROAD, the hinged grip features a decorative lace cuff and clasps an envelope, a motif symbolising correspondence and receiving news. Practical and ornamental, these figural clips were often used on desks to hold papers or letters, and remain a collectable example of Victorian design and officeware.
 
Internal Reference: 47632
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1175415
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 4.5cm (1.8inches)
Width is 8cm (3.1inches)
Depth is 15.5cm (6.1inches)
Antique SA1175415 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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