Rarità Cogen 1900 - Desk set - Steel
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Rarità Cogen 1900 vintage desk set with scissors and a paper cutter, featuring a blue faux-leather sheath, steel blades and gold enamel decorations, about 24–25 cm long and over 200 g, made in Lokeren, Belgium, in good vintage condition with small signs of age.
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Elegant Vintage Desk Set – Scissors and Letter Opener with Case
A splendid desk set consisting of a pair of scissors and a letter opener, featuring refined artisanal workmanship and high-quality gold detailing. A collectible item ideal for enhancing a prestigious desk or as a gift for vintage enthusiasts.
Item Details
Components: Scissors, a paper cutter, and the original blue faux-leather sheath with a reinforced tip in gold-tone metal.
Workmanship: Handles and grips finely decorated with damascened-style motifs (Toledo inspiration) featuring floral and geometric inlays.
Engraving on the scissors: It features the customized inscription: "Anc. Et. Ep. P. Jacobs (A. Cogen) Lokeren", which attests to its Belgian origin (Lokeren) and adds historical charm.
Materials: polished steel for the blades and gold-plated/enamelled metal for the decorations.
Dimensions: total length of about 24–25 cm (as shown in the photo with a ruler).
Weight: Important and solid, over 200 grams, a synonym of robustness and material quality.
Condition of Preservation
The case and tools are in excellent vintage condition. The blades feature a well-preserved mirror finish and the scissor mechanisms are perfectly functional. Small signs of wear that attest to their authenticity.
Elegant Vintage Desk Set – Scissors and Letter Opener with Case
A splendid desk set consisting of a pair of scissors and a letter opener, featuring refined artisanal workmanship and high-quality gold detailing. A collectible item ideal for enhancing a prestigious desk or as a gift for vintage enthusiasts.
Item Details
Components: Scissors, a paper cutter, and the original blue faux-leather sheath with a reinforced tip in gold-tone metal.
Workmanship: Handles and grips finely decorated with damascened-style motifs (Toledo inspiration) featuring floral and geometric inlays.
Engraving on the scissors: It features the customized inscription: "Anc. Et. Ep. P. Jacobs (A. Cogen) Lokeren", which attests to its Belgian origin (Lokeren) and adds historical charm.
Materials: polished steel for the blades and gold-plated/enamelled metal for the decorations.
Dimensions: total length of about 24–25 cm (as shown in the photo with a ruler).
Weight: Important and solid, over 200 grams, a synonym of robustness and material quality.
Condition of Preservation
The case and tools are in excellent vintage condition. The blades feature a well-preserved mirror finish and the scissor mechanisms are perfectly functional. Small signs of wear that attest to their authenticity.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Steel
Manufacturer/ Brand
Rarità Cogen 1900
Country of Origin
Belgium
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated Period
1920-1930
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