Details
Description
Very unusual brass and gutta percha pen stand with acorn-shaped finials and feet. There are slots for eight pens.
Gutta …
Read more
Very unusual brass and gutta percha pen stand with acorn-shaped finials and feet. There are slots for eight pens.
Gutta percha is a tropical tree of Southeast Asia. The sap or rubbery substance from these trees, introduced in the 1840’s, was used for insulation of electrical cables, waterproofing, golf balls, jewelry and furniture. It was the forerunner of Bakelite and other plastics. It could be easily molded and carved. It is now used in dentistry for root canals.
See less
- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 7ʺD × 6.75ʺH
- Styles
- English Traditional
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bakelite
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Condition consistent with age and use. Condition consistent with age and use. less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.
Related Collections
- Medieval Desk Sets
- Antique Bronze Finish Desk Sets
- Christian Dior Desk Sets
- Kalmar Desk Sets
- Malachite Desk Sets
- Gothic Revival Desk Sets
- Amber Desk Sets
- Mexican Desk Sets
- Desk Sets in Monterey, CA
- Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
- Victorian Desk Sets
- Brass Desk Sets
- Roycroft Desk Sets
- Spanish Desk Sets
- Neoclassical Revival Desk Sets
- Qing Desk Sets