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7 years ago
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I'm cleaning house and trying to decide what is worth keeping, selling or tossing of the things I've accumulated through the years. My grandmother purchased this from an antique store. I have no idea what it is or what its purpose is. It is a large fly and fairly heavy. The wings lift up to reveal a small pocket, though I have no idea what would fit in there.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles
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Newsgal 🌱 Newbie 7 years ago

I believe it's a paperweight, popular in the 20's to 40's.  Pocket might be for a key or possibly air freshener, scents, etc.

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Thomas Gordyn 🌱 Newbie 7 years ago

Circa 1930 - 1950's  used to hold matches and strike them off the wings ... nice piece ... 

Est value $30 - $60 US ... 

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