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Lot 64: A Trio of Vintage Personal Accessories Including a Mechanical Pencil and Manicure Tools

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

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A three-piece personal set comprising a mechanical pencil and two manicure implements. The propelling pencil is of hexagonal form, constructed from a white metal featuring an engine-turned geometric pattern of repeating rectangular blocks and vertical lines. The top is fitted with a knurled cap and a fixed suspension ring, while the tip is tapered to a fine point. The manicure tools consist of a nail file and a cuticle pusher. Both implements feature handles made from a brown and amber mottled plastic in imitation of tortoiseshell, likely celluloid. The steel tools are secured to the handles with decorative metal ferrules. No maker’s marks or hallmarks are visible on any of the pieces.