Lot 146 - Grouping of Four Vintage R.L. Arnold Pen Co. Fountain Pens in Presentation Case, Petersburgh, Virginia, U.S.A., 12-3/8" L

Lot 146 - Grouping of Four Vintage R.L. Arnold Pen Co. Fountain Pens in Presentation Case, Petersburgh, Virginia, U.S.A., 12-3/8" LGrouping of four vintage fountain pens in a hinged presentation case marked "R. L. Arnold Pen Co. Inc. Petersburgh, Va. U. S. A." in gold lettering on the green moir fabric lid interior. The case has a green velvet lined interior with channeled slots for holding pens. The four pens are in marbled celluloid in red, dark gray, green, and brown, each with metal cap bands and pocket clips. The pens have not been tested and are assumed not working. The

" stamped in blue lettering

The wooden frame features a blue field with gilt foliate ornamentation

It is in a nice wood frame with a wire hanger on the back and is enclosed in glass

This typewriter is in beautiful condition and has a brand new black ink ribbon already installed

The front panel features a color lithographed design of five cherubs amid scrolling foliate ornament with a central face motif

rendered with painted accents over the photographic base

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but the atlas is fragile and shows heavy wear consistent with age

Pre-Auction Notes: Life photograph: 5-1/4" x 7-3/8"

Dimensions vary from 2-3/8" x 3-7/8" to 3-1/8" x 5-1/8"

This box and bottle may have been used for field collection of liquid samples

The brass shows heavy patina and oxidation throughout