| Vintage Inkwells | Desk Top Items | ||
| W507 |  Swiv-o-Dex Inkwell, early model in burgundy bakelite with ribbed black glass inkwell. Base measures 5.25 deep and is 4 inches across at widest point. Height is 4 inches with inkwell in upright position. Inkwell swivels in all directions. Imprint inside the "cup" that holds inkwell reads: Zephyr American Corp Swivodex Trade Mark Pat Pending New York, NY. Very good condition. |
$125 |
| W617 |
 Davis Automatic Inkstand, black hard rubber top piece and automatic inkstand in the clear glass inkwell. Inkwell is dome shape and measures 3 in diameter at base and 3 inches tall. The lid is embossed: Davis Automatic Inkstand, New York, Made in USA, Pat Dec 23, 1913, October 18, 1914, April 20, 1926. Excellent condition and color of black hard rubber just may be the best we've seen on a Davis. |
$75 |
| W631 |
 Sengbusch Partners Inkstand No. 351, clear pressed glass dual sided inkstand with double inkwells. This style of inkstand was designed to be placed in the center of a large desk and used by two people, one on either side. Each side has triple pen grooves across the front. There is a compartment in center between the inkwells for clips and nibs and doo-dads. Inkwells are self filling style - note that one inkwell is missing it's self closing mechanism/unit inside. Inkwell lids are hard rubber - black ink lid is showing some spotty oxidation. The red inkwell lid is almost totally oxidized to brown, but has an inlaid bright red ring in the top - most unusual. Base measures 8 x 8.5 inches. There is a small chip on the inner edge of hole for one inkwell. Also a chip on one corner. Normally, I steer clear of Sengbusch inkwells and inkstands with chips to the glass, but this one is unusual enough - very few double partners inkstands found, plus the red inlaid lid. These features make it a good find for the Sengbusch collector! |
$150 |
| W669 |
 Sengbusch Model No, 51 Self Closing Inkstand with original box - Clear pressed glass with starburst pattern in base with No. 51 embossed in center of star. Black bakelite lid is marked: Sengbusch USA. Measures 3 in diameter and is 3 inches tall. Inkwell appears unused and is in excellent condition. The box shows shop wear on edges and the lid is intact but fragile! |
$85 |
| W678 |
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$40 |
| W692 |
 Sengbusch No. 55 Domed Self Closing Inkstand - Made by Sengbusch in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Clear domed glass holds the black hard rubber filling mechanism inside. Black hard rubber lid is embossed: Sengbusch Self Closing Inkstand Co Milwaukee Wis Made in USA Pat April 2. 03 Aug 23. 04 Jan 15. 07. Measures 3 inches diameter at bass, height is 3 inches. Very good condition. |
$75 |
| W768 |
 Good Luck Horseshoes Victorian Double Snail Inkstand - This is without a doubt one of the more unusual Victorian snail inkstands I've come across over the years. Totally themed for the horse lover with amazing detail. And in amazing condition, too which is not the norm! Base measures 8 x 3.5 inches, height is 4.5 inches. No dents, no dings, the clear glass snails are not cracked. This Good Luck Inkstand is in excellent condition. |
$400 |
| W788-VT |
 Figural Horse and Tree Stump Inkwell - Painted metal finish has a soft sheen and is very well done. Inset into the tree stump is a small white plastic inkwell insert, no lid, nor does there seem to have ever been one. Measures approximately 2 x 3 inches at the base (outside area of tree stump and horses legs), height is 2.75 inches. Very good condition. |
$90 |
| W808 |
 Swiv-o-Dex Inkwell, early model in burgundy bakelite with ribbed black glass inkwell. Base measures 5.25 deep and is 4 inches across at widest point. Height is 4 inches with inkwell in upright position. Inkwell swivels in all directions. Imprint inside the "cup" that holds inkwell reads: Zephyr American Corp Swivodex Trade Mark Pat Pending New York, NY. Ribbed glass center section is cloudy in about a 1.75 x 1.25 inch area. Otherwise in very good shape. |
$85 |
| W813-VT |
 Cast Brass Inkstand - Highly polished brass finish, deeply cast floral sprays on opposite sides of the base and also at top corners of the hinged lid. Recessed tray across the front for pins and nibs. Measures 5.25 across front, 4 5/8 inches deep and 2 inches tall at highest rear edge. Shows a few specks of wear to the finish in the front tray, otherwise very good condition. |
$70 |
| W818 |
  French Inkstand, ca. 1900, champleve finish is a stunning array of colors. Hinged inkwell lid. Measures 6 x 4 inches at widest base points, height is 1.75 inches. Champleve is a process where the pattern is carved out from the base metal (in this case brass) and then filled with vitreous enamel. Brass inkwell insert is not original to this inkstand, but is a perfect fit. Very good condition and a beautiful inkstand. |
$400 |
| W835-VT |
 Bradley Hubbard Inkwell, US, ca. 1930s, matte gold finish with very modern design embossed in center of hinged lid. Large clear glass inkwell insert below lid. Base measures 4 inches diameter. Bradley Hubbard Mfg Co mark is engraved on base of inkwell. Very good condition. |
$100 |
| W839-VT |
Double Inkstand, ca. 1920s - Very detailed beautiful inlaid solid wood base. Two clear pressed glass open double inkwells. The inkwells are tight in their recessed areas on the base. Double pen grooves across the entire front of the stand. Measures 12.75 x 7.25 inches. Unusual and in very good condition. |
$125 |
| W849 |
RS Prussia Inkwell Desk Set - This stunning RS Prussia Porcelain Inkwell Set was made in the Reinhold Schlegelmilch second factory in Tillowitz in the Upper Silesia Germany late 1800s. Wreath and Star Mark on the bottom of each piece notes RS Tillowitz and Silesia. The factory in Silesia opened in 1894 and this mark is less common than others. RS Prussian porcelain is known for the complex molds they utilized, beautiful patterns, hand applied decoration and the unusual glazes. This set is finished in a soft aqua blue with a hint of darker aqua speckles with hand painted gilded decoration in a luster finished glaze. It's a soft and subtle finish, not high gloss. The four piece set includes oval shaped desk tray, 3 piece inkwell, 4 desk pad corners and rocker blotter. The inkwell has a separate set in inkwell insert and set on lid. Rocker blotter paper is threaded to the rocker with ribbon. The center of the desk tray is finished in a light catching opalescent glaze. Measurements: Desk tray 12.5 x 9 in at widest points. Desk pad corners 4 x 4 5.25 inch triangle. Rocker blotter 2 5/8 x 4.75 x 1.75 in tall. Inkwell 4.25 in at base, 4.75 in at widest center and 3 in in height. Every piece except one desk pad corner is in just about perfect condition, this set was obviously well cared for. One desk pad corner has a repaired hairline crack on the bottom side and appears very stable. Excellent condition. 
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$600 |
| W861VT |
English Sterling Silver Inkwell - Clear hallmarks indicate this bell shaped inkwell was made in Birmingham England ca. 1920-1921. Hinged lid with handle on top. Base measures 4.5 inches diameter, height is 4.75 inches. There are several very shallow pin point sized dings, irregular, but all about an inch down from the lid/inkwell junction and I can't for the life of me imagine how they would get there, they are just in an unusual area - did someone sit and knock something against the sides, if so they hit in the same area every time! There is also a single shallow ding near the base edge on right side of the inkwell, it is irregular, but about 7mm in length. Hallmarks on lower back edge of inkwell. Very shiny. Did I mention how long it took to polish?!? Overall very nice and an elegant English inkwell. |
$350 |
| W866 |
 Jennings Bros Five Piece Desk Set, ca. 1915-1920, marked as Model 666. Stunning pheasants with decoration. Cast spelter with art metal finish and gilded highlights. This set includes: Double Inkstand with pen rest across the front, hinged lids, clear glass inkwell inserts, measures 9.25 x 4 inches at base, highest point is 3 inches. Rocker Blotter, blotter face measures 2.5 x 5 inches, height is 1.25 inches. Stamp Box with hinged lid, measures 4 x 1 5/8 inches, height is 1 3/8 inches. Letter Holder, decorated on both sides, measures 6.75 x 2.5 inches at base, height is 4 inches. Blotter Corners, set of four, complete with screws to attach to a blotter backing (not included). Each measures a 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 4.75 inch triangle. The entire set is in superb condition and shows barely a hint of use. No damage at all. So many times the pieces in these older sets get separated over the years, this was very well cared for. The Jennings Bros foundry was established in Bridgeport, CT in 1891 and is well known for the finely crafted high end metalware. | $500 |
| W869-VT |
  British Bakelite Inkpot - ca. late 1940s - early 1950s cylindrical inkpot is made of a deep brown and black mottled bakelite with subtle orange undertones. Open center forms a V so you can easily dip your pen in. Marked on base: Trade (large S in Oval) Mark Code 1700 British Made. Measures 1 5/8 inches diameter and height is 2 inches. Very good condition. | $40 |
| W880 |
Brown bakelite, measures 3 inches diameter at base, height is 1.5 inches. Embossed on base: Gadeware Made in Gt. Britain. Note this is a one piece inkwell, pour in the ink and dip. Excellent condition. |
$50 |
| W885 |
 Sengbusch Self Closing Inkstand - Clear pressed glass cylindrical inkwell, smaller than most Sengbusch single inkwells measuring 2 3/8 in diameter and 2.5 in tall. Black hard rubber lid, intact filling assembly and original cork inside inkwell - the cork is clean, this inkwell has never been used and is in perfect condition. |
$75 |
| W886 |
 Sengbusch Self Closing Inkstand Model No. 51, clear pressed glass cylindrical inkwell with starburst pattern pressed in base and embossed No. 51 in center of base. Measures 3 in diameter and 3 in in height. Black hard rubber lid is crisp and black as it should be. Self closing unit intact inside inkwell. Excellent condition. |
$50 |
| W890 |
Draper’s Patent Inkwell, ca. mid-1850s - Clear heavy glass inkwell has 12 sides, the pewter lid holds a clear glass funnel insert which plugs into a large cork inside the bottom of the inkwell. The glass funnel has beading around the top edge. The pewter lid is marked: Draper's Patent Jan 7 1851. Measures 3 7/8 diameter at base, height is 3 inches. The pewter lid is threaded and should unscrew, but it does not and while we have attempted to unscrew it numerous times, we have ultimately decided to leave it as is so that we do not break the inkwell - sometimes metal and glass just don't play well together! The glass is clean, pewter in excellent condition and the Draper's Patent mark is very crisp. A nice American inkwell example from this era. |
$185 |
| W897 |
 Noritake Nippon Inkwell and Desk Box Set - Beautiful two piece set marked Noritake Nippon on the base of each piece. Small desk box with set on lid and double stamp box. Finish is a pale, soft green. Stamp box trays are opalescent. Gold borders the top edges and desk box lid. Desk Box measures 2.25 in square and is 2 inches tall. Stamp box measures 2 5/8 inches x 1.75 inches, height is 1 inch. Light wear to the gold edges, otherwise excellent condition. |
$150 |
| W898 |
 Double Inkstand with inkwell and pounce pot - ca. 1880s - Small double inkstand with scalloped front edge in glazed white porcelain with gilded edges and decoration. One side is a pounce pot, the other an inkwell with set on lid with finial. Both pounce pot and inkwell are removable. Measures 4 1/8 across and 3.75 inches deep. Height at back of inkstand is 2 inches. The hand applied gilding is well worn, but is almost all there just worn to a dull gold now. One surface crack on edge of the pounce pot that is noticeable because there is blue ink in the crack, also one other surface crack inside the scalloped area, also filled with blue ink so you notice it a bit more. Overall in very good condition and a lovely small inkstand. | $90 |
| W900 |
 Hammered Brass Four Piece Desk Set - Includes Inkwell, rocker blotter, pen tray and letter opener. Made of rather lightweight sheet brass with a perfect hammered finish except on the inkwell lid which is a smooth finish. Inkwell has lift off lid, brass insert below, measures 4.75 in diameter at base, height is 2.75 inches. Rocker blotter face measures 5.25 x 1.75 inches, height is 1.75 inches. Pen tray measures 10 x 2.75 inches. Letter opener is 7 7/8 inches long and 1 inch wide at the handle end. All pieces in very good condition. |
$70 |
| W904 |
 Tin Writing Desk Organizer - ca. early 1900s, this would have been an everyday, not so fancy organizer, rather primitive looking actually. Two removable inkwells on the right are very deep and would have been used for ink or storage of other items, perhaps as a pencil cup or for dip pen nibs. The large section on left has a hinged lid that pulls up to give access to the space below for stationery, large pen groove across the front of the stand. The tin has a fair amount of patina, I've seen this style of writing desk in the past with a highly decorated painted finish over the tin, but this one shows not a hint of having ever been painted. Measures 12 x 8.25 inches at base, height at rear is 8.25 inches. No dings or dents. Very good condition. |
$75 |
| W906 |
Ma and Pa Carter - Ma and Pa were hand painted in Germany for the Carter Ink Co in 1917. They are each embossed Carter's Inx on the back side. The fun part about these figural inkwells is that each set being hand painted is just a little different, all were well done though. Base measures 2 inches diameter, height is 3.5 inches. Cork stoppers attached below heads. Both inkwells are stamped in red on the base in a circle: Made in Germany. Ma has a little flake that has been glued on at her base just below her right foot. Marked over the Made in Germany stamp some fool has written in marker the numeral 8. A somewhat lesser fool has written the numeral 12 in marker in small lettering on the edge of Pa's base. I rant and rave when I see this, but since Ma and Pa were a pretty good deal, I can pass that savings on to you! Overall very nice, even with the marks on the bases. Note that Frank took the photo with Ma's head on her back side to show the embossing, in the front she is holding her rolling pin. |
$145 |
| W908 |
Common Sense Inkwell, ca. early 1900s. Common Sense Inkwells are so named because they have a heavy base and practical shape making them very difficult to tip over. Faceted base edge, solid bottom, large inkwell measures 2.75 inches at widest base points and is 2.75 inches in height. Consider this for dip pens, tough to fit a fountain pen nib through the center dipping hole. Very good condition. |
$45 |
| W912 |
ca. 1920s, K & Co brass inkwell with brownish-grey art metal finish, beveled lower edge, hinged lid with clear inkwell insert below, single pen rest across the front. K & Co trademark symbol engraved on bottom of inkwell. Sturdy hinge, the lid closes flush to the top of inkwell. Interior of lid and top of inkwell surface below lid are bright brass. Measures 4.5 inches square at base, height is 3 inches. Large clear glass inkwell insert quite suitable for most fountain pens - 1 3/8 inches diameter hole, depth is 1 3/8 inches. Very good condition. |
$70 |
| W915 |
Elegant Pressed Glass Inkwell - This somewhat recent production inkwell, probably no more than 25 years old is in mint condition in a nice satin lined royal blue box. Elegant old world look. Pressed glass on all sides and a beautiful starburst in the base. Silver plated hinged lid. The center hole is big enough and inkwell is deep enough to accommodate all but the most monstrous sized fountain pens. Easily accommodates dip pens. Base measures 3.5 inches diameter, height is 2.25 inches. Mint condition. Original jewelry store retail price handwritten and in one of the boxes was $165. This one is $60. |
$60 |
| W916 |
Double Inkstand - Cupids - ca. 1890s, American double inkstand with cupid motif. Gilt finished metal stand has a lot of interesting design details. The hinged lids are each embossed with a cupid and encircled with flourishes. Each inkwell sits in a round base with raised beading around the edge. More beautiful work on the top of each inkwell, Two swirls attach the inkwell base to the front pen tray. Inkwells are pressed glass. Hinges and the base of each inkwell are marked Pat Appl'd For. The gilt finish is in excellent condition on the circular inkwell bases, the lids and shoulder adornments. The gilt on the side swirls and the pen tray are dulled. Measures 7.5 inches wide, height is 3 inches. Very good condition. |
$225 |
| W918 |
Derby Silver Co. Writing Box - Made in Shelton Connecticut, ca. 1872-1898. The entire exterior finish of this late 19th century silver plated writing box is what I usually refer to as stamped metal, but as I researched a bit I learned that this type of embossed silver plated was made by placing the silver sheet on a mold and pressing the design into the silver. The pattern is very ornate with Flowers and flourishes all around. The raised center area on the hinged lid has larger complimentary detailing and the crown is a beautiful oval shaped stone in the center. At first I thought the stone was turquoise, but I'm not inclined to believe it is malachite. The exterior size of the box is: 9.5 x 6.5 at the base and 5 inches in height. There is a lock on the front of the box, but a key is broken off inside, so it is not functioning. To this day I fail to understand the purpose of locking stationery boxes since if someone wanted to break in, it would be very simple to haul off the entire box! There are two sections inside this box. The lower section is for storing stationery and envelopes. You access it be lifting our the top section which is divided to organize your writing equipment. One long section across the back for your pen. Center front section holds a small round silver plated inkwell, the lid screws off, it is cradled perfectly in a small indentation. On either side of the inkwell are two additional areas which would have been used for nibs, quill slips, perhaps some sealing wax and other small objects Measurements for this top section: Inkwell - 2 1/8 in dia x 1 in tall. Pen Section - 7.75 x 1.5 inches. The two outer sections are 3.25 x 2.25 inches. The removable top section is lined in a dark red velour. The insides on the entire box including lid are lined in a dark red silk. The bottom of the box is smooth silver plate and is marked in the center: 44 Derby Silver Co We have gently polished the writing box to highlight some of the wonderful details, but we will leave heavier polishing if desired to it's next owner. There are no dings or dents in the box, it has been well cared for. There are jut a few very light marks on the bottom of the boxes, not even scratches, but tiny, light marks where it may have once been placed on a not-so-smooth surface. As you can see from the photos, the silk lining the lid is frayed especially toward the top and side edges. The silk lining on the interior of the box is in very good condition with a small ink stain on the back side. The velour lining on the top section is well worn and shows many years of loving use. After about 120 years or so of use, I'd say it has survived the years very well! We found some general historical info about the Derby Silver Co along with a wonderful insight of what the factory was like to work in and how items were made by a man who started work there at the tender age of 14 in 1918. This writing box predates his experiences, but I imagine the setting would have been very similar. http://derbyhistorical.org/derby_silver_company.htm This is definitely not your average old writing box! |
$700 |
| W919 |
Swedish Silver Plate Double Inkstand - This ca. 1920s footed double inkstand with brilliant blue glass inkwell and pounce pot was probably made in Sweden. I've referenced similar works by Nils Larson Meime although this particular piece is not marked. Beautiful openwork at the back of the inkstand forms a pen rest near the top. Lids are set on, metal collar on the inkwell, pierced and depressed inner lid on the pounce pot. Base measures 6 inches x 2.75 inches at widest points. Height to top of openwork is 4.25 inches. Inkwell and pounce pot are each 1 5/8 inches diameter where they fit into the base. We have gently polished the silver plated finish, but will leave more serious polishing to the person who purchases this lovely set. Unusual and very beautiful inkstand, a small work of art in itself. Very good condition. |
$425 |
| W923 |
Cut Glass Electric Blue Inkwell - A simply dazzling inkwell! This large cut glass inkwell is in the beautiful color referred to as Electric Blue and is one of the not so common colors used in vintage inkwells. It has a hinged lid and large ink reservoir inside the inkwell which nicely accommodates even very large fountain pens. The bezel and hinge are even and the lid closes securely. Measures 3.25 at widest base points, height is 3.25 inches, very heavy, it would be difficult to tip over. The reservoir is 1 5/8 in deep and 1 1/8 in diameter. There are no chips or nicks to any of the facets and that in itself is quite amazing that it has survived without getting nicked well over 100 years. There is an internal glass fracture, which does not affect the ink reservoir which was molded separately, If the inkwell did not have this internal fracture, it would sell in the $600 range. But since the fracture is there, we are selling it for far less. This is a very uncommon and very beautiful inkwell. |
$325 |
| W924 |
Ma Carter Has Lost Her Head! Inkwell portion of the famous Ma Carter from the 1914 Ma and Pa Carter Inkwell set. Some time ago we had Pa’s head and a collector was ecstatic to acquire this as they had the inkwell portion. So, we’re thinking someone just may have Ma Carter’s head and make this a complete inkwell once again. Made in 1914 in Germany, each was individually hand painted. This inkwell is marked clearly on the base: Pat’d Jan 6, 1914 Germany. Measures 1 7/8 in diameter at base, height is 2.25 inches. Very good condition. |
$40 |
| W925 |
Rock-Art Inkwell - ca. 1920s,. While this inkstand looks handmade and technically it is, these Rock-Art inkstands were actually produced in quantity, of course each one is a little different. Sunk into the middle of the rock shrine is a cut glass inkwell with hinged lid - the inkwell has faceted edges and there are hand painted bright colored flowers on the inside of the lid. There are two small metal pen rests extending from the back of the inkstand for a dip pen. The base measures 3.5 x 3.25 inches, rear height is 3.5 inches. Very good condition. |
$80 |
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| MM-442 |
 This small wood Memo Caddy holds a mirror in the shape of a duck with some pretty red and blue flowers painted on the mirror. You can slide the duck out and reverse it to swim the other way and show silver flowers on the mirror. Space to hold some notes or letters and a pencil caddy across the back for one pencil. A wood pencil matching the caddy is included. Measures 1.5 x 4 at base, height of back edge holding pencil is 2 3/8 inches. Very good condition. |
$15 |
| MM-443 |
 Hand painted white ceramic stamp box. Two stamp slots inside, one short, one long, Lift off lid is painted in pink, yellow green with gold border. Edges of gold border slightly worn on one long edge. Measures 3 3/8 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches high. Original label on bottom: Effinware Hand Painted. Very good condition. |
$20 |
| MM-444 |
 Memo Holder with Bling! Design and materials tell me this is from the 1950s, maybe early 1960s. The bright sparkling gems bring it right back into style today! The header piece is gold plated stamped metal with a large mauve stone surrounded with light green and bright pink jewels and pearls, all intertwined with some gold wirework. Attached with a fine gold chain is a wood pencil with a painted gold finish. Memo Pad and holder measures 2 5/8 x 4 inches. Filled with paper and in original box. Excellent condition. |
$10 |
| MM-445 |
 It was just too funky for me to pass up! This unidentified animal which I think could be a horse (maybe!) holds important messages in its mouth and keeps a pencil or slim pen handy as a tail. Painted chocolate brown and heavily varnished to a high sheen. Various parts of an old postcard including a one cent stamps decorate its body. Measures about 6 inches long and 4.25 inches at highest point. This animal organizer is in great condition, sturdy and well balanced, albeit a very artsy design. |
$10 |
| MM452 |
 Double Compartment Desk Organizer - Glass painted to look just like bakelite. Two section organizer to hold clips and pins or what-have-you on your desk. Measures 3 x 4 inches, height is 1.25 inches. Base is marked: Paragon No. 110 Frank A. Meeks Mfg Co New York. Common name in desk accessories and especially inkwells. Very good condition. |
$35 |
| MM453 |
 Art Deco Ribbed Ashtray - Brown bakelite, round, ribs in the bottom, 4 cigarette holders, measures 4 3/8 inches diameter. Oddly enough, this actually can hold a pen quite nicely laid across two of the cigarette holders! Excellent condition. |
$25 |
| MM466 |
 Primitive styling and I have a hunch this spindle may have been made out back in someone’s shop! Heavy iron base with a thicker than usual bill spike. Round base measures 2 inches diameter, overall height is 4.5 inches. A lot of patina on the base, I'll bet the stories would be good if it could talk! Very good condition. |
$12 |
| MM469 |
 Bill Spindle - Very contemporary modern look, probably dates to the late 1950s. Ivory metal base measures 2.75 inches diameter, overall height is 4 3/8 inches. Very good condition. |
$15 |
| MM471 |
 Anodized copper metal desk top easel style vintage perpetual calendar has a nice groove across the front for a slim pen or pencil. Embossed God Answers Prayer on the left, embossed praying hands on the right. Perpetual calendar in center has a little slide in the front to change the dates. Measures 2 x 5 inches, small footprint on your desk. Great color, slide moves easily, very good condition. The little white speck in photo on the pen groove is no longer there, sometimes Frank and I don't coordinate photo-cleaning very well, sorry! |
$15 |
| MM473 |
 Arts and Crafts styling, but not as heavy or well finished as high end Arts and Crafts! Hammered brass, simple raised design in handle includes a glass amethyst stone set in a bezel. Irregular edge typical of Arts and Crafts era. Measures 8 1/8 inches long. Rough spot on the amethyst glass, otherwise very nice. |
$20 |
| MM478 |
 Vintage Bill Spindle, often referred to as a Bill Spike, circular base with cast filigree design separated by four curved panels, iron base is painted green and there is some light paint loss on the high points of the edges. Base measures 2.25 inches diameter, overall height is 5.25 inches. Very good condition. |
$15 |
| MM481 |
 Older wood desk two compartment desk organizer has floral cut out across the front and floral appliqué at the top of the back panel. Little bit of patina on the white paint to the high points gives it a nice look. Measures 9 5/8 x 4.5 inches at base, height at rear is 6.75 inches. Two very roomy compartments for storing stationery, notes or whatever other papers you might need to keep in place. Very good condition. |
$30 |
| MM482 |
 Victorian Bill Spindle - Very large and ornate Victorian styled bill spindle, cast iron six sided base is bronze color and measures 3.75 inches diameter. Total height is 9 inches. Not your typical small spindle, this was probably used in a commercial setting. Very good condition. |
$40 |
| MM483 |
 The calendar base is a deep brown bakelite with very subtle swirls of orange, marked on the underside: Verona Calendar Co. Louisville, KY. No. 131, I suspect that the base is older than the 1964 refill which would be typical since once you have the base, you just purchase refills each year. One page devoted to each weekday, Saturday and Sunday share a page, 3 month calendar across the top of each page, ruled with time in half hour increments from 8:30 am - 5:30pm. Each page measures 4.5 x 5.75 inches. None of the pages have been written on except one of the very last extra note pages where I did a little test writing with a medium cursive italic and Diamine Tropical Blue ink to see how the paper was! No bleed through, no feathering, this is not ultra-smooth paper, but quite passable for fountain pens. The base has a single pen groove across the front edge. Base measures 5.75 x 7.75 inches. If you hang on to the calendar long enough, it will be the correct format for the year 2020 which just happens to be a Leap Year like 1964 was. Or you can trim and punch some of your favorite paper for a nice memo paper holder. Very good condition. |
$25 |
| MM485 |
The Premier Aqua Ball - A more modern moistener meaning it looks to be from the 1960s vs. the older porcelain style moisteners. I always think of these as the ping pong ball moisteners because the pink ball in the center really is a ping pong ball, albeit a pink one. The lid unscrews, you add water, screw the lid back on, the ping pong ball floats and you're ready to slide an envelope or stamp over the pink ball to moisten. Simple concept. Weighted to prevent it from bouncing away. Very good condition. |
$20 |
| S718 |
For Your Snail Mail! Now you know, when this was made sometime in the late fifties into the sixties, the term Snail Mail had not yet been coined. How did they know that email would one day take over the world and snail mail would start to fade from our daily lives?!? All brass snail mail holder measures about 6 inches long and is about 5.25 inches at tallest point. Yes I'd leave the bills for some other holder and make this one dedicated to letters, we all should be so lucky to receive lots of snail mail! Light pitting to some of the brass, but overall not too bad at all. |
$10 |
| MM487 |
Laser Engraved Walnut Desk Ruler - Solid walnut 12 inch executive desk style ruler. The skylines of New York City and San Francisco are engraved at each end. The ruler is in mint condition, never used. Each is 2 inches wide. These were made in Newton, Iowa by the Newton Mfg. Co. |
$25 |
| MM489 |
Tatum Victorian Harp Spindle - ca. late 1890s - early 1900s Tatum cast iron harp shaped wall spindle. Long curved spindle could hold a lot of bills or you could use this to drape other object over in the curved base end - ties, scarves, necklaces - use your imagination! Embossed Tatum on the backside. High quality cast iron. Very good condition, just a few high points missing a bit of black paint. |
$30 |
| MM498 |
Cowboy Boot Bookends - Vintage wood bookends with a cowboy boot on each end to give a little extra kick to hold your books in place. Medium oak finish, metal base slides easily under books, felt covered on base to protect your book shelf. Base measures 4.5 x 3.25 inches including the metal extension to slide under books. Height is 8 inches. Dark red detailing on each boot. Very good condition. |
$30 |
| MM499 |
Small metal Desk Globe Bank. You can save your pen money in here! The world globe is printed in full color pastel globe colors, faux woodgrain metal base. Measures 4.5 diameter and is 5 inches tall. There is a small plug on the bottom to pull out when you're ready to count your pen money. Ca. 1965 based on some geographic detective work and the fact that this seems identical to globe banks sold at the NY World’s Fair. Very good condition. |
$20 |
| MM500 |
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp - Art Specialty manufactured high end desk accessories out of Chicago for many years. This lamp dates to the 1960s - all steel construction with a double pen rest formed into the front edge of the base. Coiled neck is adjustable. Red and black on-off push buttons on the top of shade. Great stepped Art Deco details on this sturdy double fluorescent tube lamp. In perfect working order. Base measures 5.5 x 8 inches, shade is 18.25 inches across. Just a hint of normal wear marks, the dark brown painted finish is in awesome condition. Put this on your vintage desk, place a couple of your favorite fountain pens in the pen rest and shed some light on your writing. In working order. Very good condition. |
$45 |
| MM501 |
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp - Art Specialty manufactured high end desk accessories out of Chicago for many years. This lamp dates to the 1960s - all steel construction with a deep single pen rest across the front of the base. Coiled neck is adjustable. Brass push button on the base turns single fluorescent tube on and off. Base measures 5 3/8 x 6.75 inches, shade is 18.25 inches across. Marked on rear of base Art Specialty Co Chicago and on the top of the base in front of the push button: Flexarm. Dark brown finish is very good except for several scratches to the very front edge of the base. In working order. Great lamp for a pen collector or MCM aficionado. |
$35 |
| MM502 |
Art Deco Desk Lamp - Steel lamp with brown matte finish, two distinctive chrome lines on each end of the shade. Single push button on base turns single tube fluorescent light on and off. Fixed broad upright at back of base. Double pen grooves on top tier of base, single groove on lower tier of base. Base measures 9.75 x 5.5 inches at widest points, height is 11.5 inches, shade is 19 inches across. In working order. Light pitting to chrome trim, several scratches to front edge of the base, shows signs of wear, but no dents or major damage at all, a very distinctive looking lamp. |
$35 |
| MM503 |
Unusual Mixed Era Desk Lamp - The base and the dual uprights on this lamp have a 1950s colonial type look to them, the shade is more streamline and looks 1960s to me. At first we thought perhaps someone had muddled the two pieces together, but the more we looked at it, the more we are fairly sure that the lamp was made with this eclectic look. The wood base has three long pen grooves across the front. Nice turning on the two uprights. Steel shade has a brown pebbled finish with a raised bright chrome accent piece center front. Black and red push buttons on the base to turn single fluorescent tube on and off. Base measures 5 x 11 inches. Height is 13.5 inches. Shade is 18 inches long. In working order. Right end panel on shade is starting to separate from the shade on the front edge. Light wear to the finish overall, think of it as normal use wear. A very interesting desk lamp with a home for three of your pens. |
$25 |
| MM504 |
Filigree Vintage Bill Spike - Very ornate cast iron with star shape near top and keyhole to hang it up with. Very wide curved spike, it will hold a whole bunch of bills, letters or whatever other papers you want to stab onto it. Back plate measures 5.25 x 3.5 at widest points. Very good condition. |
$25 |
| MM506 |
Wood Art Deco Bookends - These older bookends have a stable curved end base with two cylinders atop. Wood is stained a medium finish. Base measures 5.25 x 4 7/8 inches, height is 3.75 inches. Love the unusual design and these show just a little bit of normal wear, overall very good condition. Just waiting for a new stack of books to keep them company. |
$45 |
| S745 |
  Fifi and Pierre Desk Set Bookends - From the 1960s we have a pair of poodle bookends, each with a holder for a pen or pencil. High gloss glazed ceramic in black with gold tone highlights marked Japan. Each poodle is resting their front paws on the edge of a book. The pen holder behind them holds a new old stock black matte desk style ballpoint pen. The pen uses Cross style ballpoint refills and fresh refills are installed. Pens each measure 6.75 inches long. Each bookend measures 1 7/8 x 3 inches at base and is 6 inches in height. No wear to the painted finish, however one pen holder has a repaired crack, Fifi and Pierre are in very good condition aside from the repair, especially considering they were made in the 1960s. The pens alone are worth the price! |
$20 |
| MM516 |
Letter Holder - ca. 1960s leatherette covered metal letter and memo holder. Black with attractive gold detailing across the front edge. Base measures 2 x 6 inches, rear height is 4 inches, front height is 3 inches. Excellent condition and just waiting for you to fill it with your incoming mail. |
$12 |
| MM518 |
Amazing Old Letter Opener - This is an unusual sheathed letter opener in brass with beautiful detailing. It starts with a large decorated finial at the top which is about 3/4 inch diameter. The handle portion below the finial tapers down to the actual two sided steel letter opener. The handle length is 4.5 inches. Letter opener blade is 5 1/8 inches making the total letter opener 9 5/8 inches long. The letter opener slides neatly into a decorated sheath just perfectly. The total length when the letter opener is inside the sheath is 10 1/8 inches. There is a clip at the top of the sheath similar to a pen clip, but I have not quite figured out what where or what you would want to clip this to, not to mention WHY you would want to! Perhaps someone more letter opener savvy than I can provide additional details. The brass handle and sheath have a nice patina to them and we have only given them a light wipe down to clean, but not damage the finish. There are no maker marks nor country of origin engraved anywhere on the letter opener. This came to us from an estate of very beautiful and very old inkwells and other desk top objects. Very good condition. |
$100 |
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