Vintage Desk Set & Letter Opener
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:18 pm
This is a vintage Henckels Desk Set. The exact age is not knowable as Henckels made the same patterns unchanged for decades. This set is seen in a very old Henckels catalog i have circa WW I.
The scissors are 10 1/2" and the letter opener is 10 3/4".
Both appear unused but have some rust on them. They are not stainless steel. The scissor edges are free of rust and they cut beautifully, very little effort required.
The green leather case is in excellent condition.
Second item is a circle Remington letter opener with a secondary 2 3/8" folding pen blade, with good snap, no play.
Both blades are rust free but i am fairly sure they are carbon steel (i.e. not stainless). This is a heavy feeling knife which i think is because of the substantial embossed brass handles. One side has "A.J. Gretschel/Realty Finance/Tel. Astoria 2000. The other side has "Joseph Gretschel".
Would be great if a Gretschel family member sees this and buys it.
Selling the Henckels set & this Remington together for $115, total, it includes PP fees and USPS Priority shipping.
thanks, kj (rprocter@telus.net)
The scissors are 10 1/2" and the letter opener is 10 3/4".
Both appear unused but have some rust on them. They are not stainless steel. The scissor edges are free of rust and they cut beautifully, very little effort required.
The green leather case is in excellent condition.
Second item is a circle Remington letter opener with a secondary 2 3/8" folding pen blade, with good snap, no play.
Both blades are rust free but i am fairly sure they are carbon steel (i.e. not stainless). This is a heavy feeling knife which i think is because of the substantial embossed brass handles. One side has "A.J. Gretschel/Realty Finance/Tel. Astoria 2000. The other side has "Joseph Gretschel".
Would be great if a Gretschel family member sees this and buys it.
Selling the Henckels set & this Remington together for $115, total, it includes PP fees and USPS Priority shipping.
thanks, kj (rprocter@telus.net)