Victorian Advertising Letter Clip — "Use The Lion Series of Pens"
Rare 1880s cast iron and gilt advertising clip for Barber & Ellis Co., manufacturers of the Lion Series pens. Figural cartouche with crown and two rampant lions, original gold and black paint.
Text reads: USE THE LION SERIES OF PENS MANUFACTURED BY THE BARBER & ELLIS CO.
Barber & Ellis were prominent Toronto stationers and pen makers in the late 19th century — this would have sat on a general store or stationer's counter holding receipts and letters while advertising their pens.
Heavy cast clip with strong spring, functional. Original paint with age wear, gilt bright. Perfect for a desk, shop counter display, or pen collector.
Approx: 3.5" W. Circa 1880s