July 24, 2016 Online Catalog

219 - THE NEWTON INKWELL CAST IRON INKWELL & PEN HOLDER

First half 20th century great desk set manufactured so that, when the pen is picked up, the barrel rolls forward for access to the inkwell. Removable fence, with owl atop, to store paper. Tree branches form hooks tohold additional pens. Pen included, although perhaps not original. Marked "THE NEWTON / PAT. PEND" and "J.C. Messinger Company Manufactures Patent Specialties Marketers Bethlehem, Pa. USA". Measures 8" (20.3cm)long x 4" (10.2cm) wide x 6" (15.2cm) high. Weighs 3lbs, 5 oz. THIRD PARTY SHIPPING REQUIRED

Pre-sale estimate $50 - 150