Paperweight (4) - Clear resin or polycarbonate
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A set of four vintage resin (Lucite) desktop paperweights from the 1960s–1970s, made in Spain, in acceptable-used condition with light wear and minor parts possibly missing, featuring a clock, a Playme industrial blower, a treasure chest and Canadian coins encased in clear resin.
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Collection of 4 Vintage Resin (Lucite) Desk Accessories - 70s/80s - Pocket Watch, Canadian Coins and Spanish Advertisements (Playme)
Mysterious and nostalgic lot consisting of four cubic resin (Lucite) desk paperweights typical of 70s and 80s desk décor. A magnificent window to the past, ideal for collectors of industrial objects, retro advertising, or mechanical pieces.
The lot includes in detail:
1. Mechanical Clock Cube: Curious piece showing the disassembled workings of an antique pocket watch suspended (dial with Roman numerals, gears, and mainspring). Please note it has a visible chip/dent on one of the upper corners (see close-up photos).
2. Industrial Blower Cube "Playme": Spanish promotional item with the inscription "el Instalador". Holds a metal miniature of a classic blowtorch made by the iconic Spanish company Playme (Made in Spain, Ref. 971). Green/blue two-tone background.
3. Treasure Chest Cube: Vintage promotional item from the company "Fernández Arana, S.A. - Corte de chapa". Features a small submerged pirate chest surrounded by gold coins and pearls on a simulated sea floor.
4. Canadian Coins Cube (1972): Classic paperweight with a black base containing several circulating Canadian coins floating in space, including 1 and 5 cent pieces dated 1972.
Condition
• General: Vintage used condition. The pieces show expected signs of aging, superficial wear (micro-scratches), and some yellowish patina on the resin due to decades passing.
• Specific defects: The clock cube has a chipped/knocked corner at one of its upper vertices. Detailed photographic documentation of this imperfection is included for full transparency.
Collection of 4 Vintage Resin (Lucite) Desk Accessories - 70s/80s - Pocket Watch, Canadian Coins and Spanish Advertisements (Playme)
Mysterious and nostalgic lot consisting of four cubic resin (Lucite) desk paperweights typical of 70s and 80s desk décor. A magnificent window to the past, ideal for collectors of industrial objects, retro advertising, or mechanical pieces.
The lot includes in detail:
1. Mechanical Clock Cube: Curious piece showing the disassembled workings of an antique pocket watch suspended (dial with Roman numerals, gears, and mainspring). Please note it has a visible chip/dent on one of the upper corners (see close-up photos).
2. Industrial Blower Cube "Playme": Spanish promotional item with the inscription "el Instalador". Holds a metal miniature of a classic blowtorch made by the iconic Spanish company Playme (Made in Spain, Ref. 971). Green/blue two-tone background.
3. Treasure Chest Cube: Vintage promotional item from the company "Fernández Arana, S.A. - Corte de chapa". Features a small submerged pirate chest surrounded by gold coins and pearls on a simulated sea floor.
4. Canadian Coins Cube (1972): Classic paperweight with a black base containing several circulating Canadian coins floating in space, including 1 and 5 cent pieces dated 1972.
Condition
• General: Vintage used condition. The pieces show expected signs of aging, superficial wear (micro-scratches), and some yellowish patina on the resin due to decades passing.
• Specific defects: The clock cube has a chipped/knocked corner at one of its upper vertices. Detailed photographic documentation of this imperfection is included for full transparency.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
4
Material
Clear resin or polycarbonate
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1960-1970
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