K & O Desk Set
Categories | Accessories, Bronze - Brass - Copper |
Type | Multi-piece desk set |
Material | Bronze finish, White metal |
Markings | K & O trademack stamped |
Manufacturer | K. & O. Novelties Company |
Origin | United States |
Date or Era | 1928 |
Kronheim & Oldenbusch Company (K&O) of Brooklyn, NY was an American company that produced novelty items and bookends in metal and bronze from 1895 to 1939. This desk set is comprised of an inkstand, blotter, perpetual calendar, and letter holder. The trademark is stamped on the bottom of the letter holder. The underside of the inkstand is also stamped with the company name and made in USA. This was most likely produced around 1928.
See also the Inkipedia entry for just the inkwell: Paper, envelopes, and quill – The Society of Inkwell Collectors (SOIC) (inkwellresearch.com)
Similar 4-piece sets have been seen on e-Bay for asking prices between $400 and $550.
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