Vintage MCM Letter Opener Faux Dagger Celluloid Acetate w Tooled Leather Sheath Bohemian beads Vintage celluloid novelty insect brooch

Vintage celluloid novelty insect brooch in molded yellow plastic

The translucent stones display natural internal characteristics and variations in color

About 10mm diameter of the flower + disks near the holes

consistent with turn-of-the-century jewelry construction

giving the set an authentic

Vintage MCM Letter Opener Faux Dagger Celluloid Acetate w Tooled Leather Sheath Bohemian beads Vintage celluloid novelty insect broochVintage mid century letter opener designed in the form of a stylized dagger, housed in its original decorative tooled leather sheath. Made from early plastic (likely cellulose acetate), with a rich tortoiseshell tone and smooth polished finish. The sheath is genuine leather, decorated with gold and blue ornamental tooling typical of European desk accessories from the 1940s1950s. These were sold as gentlemans desk pieces and novelty paper knives,