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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 246

Vintage Texaco Promotional Magnetic Paperclip Holder with Original Box

Estimate: $20 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000

This vintage Texaco promotional desk accessory functions as a magnetic paperclip holder or paperweight. The object is circular and dome-shaped, featuring a two-tone metal construction with a brushed finish on the flared lower base and a polished finish on the upper section. The top of the accessory has a black circular inset with a central Texaco logo consisting of a white hexagon with a red border and red block lettering. The item is accompanied by its original cardboard box. The front of the box displays the slogan The Quality Line in black serif font above a red Texaco hexagon logo with a small red star. The base of the box features green decorative wavy lines. These types of items were frequently distributed as executive gifts or promotional premiums by petroleum companies during the mid-to-late 20th century. No ruler is present in the image for scale; however, the item appears to be a small handheld desk object.

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