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Rare early 1900's Brass Advertising Letter Opener - Central Electric Company, ChicagoOriginal die-struck brass desk opener from the famous Chicago electrical jobber. This would have been a premium gift to who first received it from the company, not a common giveaway.Front embossed: ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES / CENTRAL ELECTRIC COMPANY / CHICAGO
Reverse embossed: CENTRAL ELECTRIC CO. / OKONITE / AND / WESTERN AGENTS with sunrise logoCondition: Very good antique, original dark age patina, not cleaned or polished. All lettering readable. Blade shows light use / minor edge waves as found on desk-used examples. No breaks, bends or repairs.Central Electric was located at 116 & 118 Franklin St, Chicago and was the Western agent for Okonite insulated wire - the premium wire of the telephone era. These were high-end advertising giveaways to electricians and power companies.Perfect for telephone, telegraph, electrical, or advertising letter opener collections.See photos - 5 clear images showing both sides and ruler for scale.
