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Title: Caithness letter opener inset with tiny paperweight
Post by: adam20 on May 27, 2011, 01:30:37 PM

Caithness paperweight letter opener in original case - inset with miniature paperweight

5.25" long - see photo of label on back of box why 40 in middle of paperweight?

Got today for £2.00 is that a bargain?

Thanks Adam

Title: Re: Caithness letter opener inset with tiny paperweight
Post by: Wuff on May 29, 2011, 09:43:42 AM

Quote from: adam20 on May 27, 2011, 01:30:37 PM

... why 40 in middle of paperweight?

Caithness has produced several gift items (spoons, letter openers, ...) with numerals: at least 25 and 40, possibly more. Likely meant for birthdays, anniversaries, ...

Title: Re: Caithness letter opener inset with tiny paperweight
Post by: Wuff on May 29, 2011, 09:22:23 PM

Whilst I was looking for something else, I came across a 1986 leaflet showing your letter opener - code "TPK1 40" (there is also a TPK1 25) - indeed silver plated. Don't have the price list, though.