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Marshall Fields Bronze Desk Set
| Categories | Accessories, Arts & Crafts |
| Type | Marshal Fields |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1910 |
| Measuring | Inkwell: 4” square, 3 ½” high |
Consisting of an inkwell, letter opener, pen tray, and calendar holder, this set was made in the craft shop at Marshall Fields Co., Chicago. The pyramid-shaped inkwell is decorated in the hops vine pattern and is marked inside the lid “Made in Our Craft Shop Marshall Fields, Co.”
Set sold for $160 in August 2023
2/28/25 – Inkwell alone sold for $325
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