Vintage Silverplate Duck Bottle Stopper rare_small_padlock I believe if I'm translating

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Copyright 1947 by John Steinbeck

The card is remarkable as it has a War Effort Disclaimer saying the metal calendar was fabricated before the rationing and is of little use now

measuring approximately 6 1/2" tall and 3" wide

Vintage Silverplate Duck Bottle Stopper rare_small_padlock I believe if I'm translatingA vintage silverplate duck bottle stopper. The substantial bottle stopper is relatively heavy, the metal stem is encased by two rubber gaskets. The duck has a streamlined design, circa midcentury. In vintage condition with some tarnish and wear. Great look, measures approximately 3" tall x 2 1 4" wide.