{"product_id":"antique-barber-ellis-advertising-clip-toronto-c1890","title":"Antique Barber \u0026 Ellis Advertising Clip - Toronto c1890","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Advertising Letter Clip — \"Use The Lion Series of Pens\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare 1880s cast iron and gilt advertising clip for Barber \u0026amp; Ellis Co., manufacturers of the Lion Series pens. Figural cartouche with crown and two rampant lions, original gold and black paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eText reads: USE THE LION SERIES OF PENS MANUFACTURED BY THE BARBER \u0026amp; ELLIS CO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarber \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy cast clip with strong spring, functional. Original paint with age wear, gilt bright. Perfect for a desk, shop counter display, or pen collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox: 3.5\" W. Circa 1880s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68339897073915,"sku":"VINT5021","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/9645\/8379\/files\/FullSizeRender_3b2b7d8c-3674-4091-98cb-1a5a58c51d49.heic?v=1792272161","url":"https:\/\/www.blackbirdvintage.com\/products\/antique-barber-ellis-advertising-clip-toronto-c1890","provider":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}