The Perish Trust is an antique shop specializing in industrial and institutional wares. Its located at 728 Divisadero Street in San Francisco. Looks like the kind of place readers of the Well-Appointed Desk might like. If anyone gets a chance to visit, please drop us a line or email details of your visit! (via The…
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Check out the great DIY gadget organizer project on Design Sponge. Using an old book, elastic and fabric you can create a great looking place to store all those gadgets, cords and chargers. (via Design*Sponge)
The Mongol Stenographic No. 596 slender pencils sharpened on both ends made by Eberhard Faber. Sold in boxes of 12, I was able to find this box with three unused pencils still in the package.
Mongol Watercolor Pencils
This is the most useful product box I’ve seen in awhile. I’m floored at the amount of thought and ingenuity that went into making the packaging useable and functional for these old pencil sets. The snap closure with leatherette band keeps the pencils from escaping inside a bag or desk drawer. Not to mention that…
Found on a recent thrift outing, these two unused pocket notebooks. Stitch bound and filled with lightly lined paper. One had written on the over a name and the word “Private” in pencil. I tried to photograph it clearly but it was as hard to read as it is in person.
The Dymo Tapewriter 1054
This vintage Dymo was found at the White Cloud Flea Market, still in the box! Made of heavy industrial beige metal it is a behemoth of a Dymo. Despite its weight and size, it is one of the easiest Dymos I’ve ever used. The clamp action is smooth and even and it presses the letters…
Once again, Rad and Hungry found some wonderful vintage paper clips while traveling the world. radandhungry: Beautiful old box of ‘skavas’ aka clamps or staples. Scored this piece of magic in a touristy shop in Jūrmala selling everything from vacation packages, speedos, honey, and a few leftover pieces of office supplies. Leftovers rule! (STMT X Latvia…