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1930’s Inkwell with Pen Holders
| Categories | Plastic - Bakelite - Gutta Percha |
| Material | Plastic/Celluloid |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Atlas Appliance Corp |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1930 |
| Measuring | 7” x 6” x 2 ¾” high |
| Patent | Applied for |
This plastic combination inkwell and pen holders has a tortoiseshell finish. It was made by the Atlas Appliance Corp, Brooklyn N.Y. (marked). In the front are two pen channels. In the back are two “trumpet” pen holders. The inkwell has a separate lid and a glass insert.
Inkstand with two pen holders sold for $24 in January 2024.
Inkstand with lamp sold for $60 in August 2021.
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