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Title: Marble Base Pen and Clock Desk Accessory
Post by: debodun on June 20, 2013, 09:40:45 AM

I have a feeling this is not a modern item. The pen might be bakelite and has its nib. The clock is an Elgin and works if wound. The base is black marble and measures 8 x 5 inches and 1 inch thick. Any idea of its value?

Title: Re: Marble Base Pen and Clock Desk Accessory
Post by: mart on June 20, 2013, 11:27:06 AM

Very nice late Deco period,,!!!  Can`t enlarge the pic  !!   Does it have an inkwell with it ??

Title: Re: Marble Base Pen and Clock Desk Accessory
Post by: KC on June 20, 2013, 10:23:06 PM

I saw these often for sale up to the early 80's.

I don't think it is that old.

Pull out the refill on the pen and see what it says.

Title: Re: Marble Base Pen and Clock Desk Accessory
Post by: debodun on June 21, 2013, 04:40:39 AM

No inkwell. The pen has some printing on the outside. It took some doing, but I could make out "Geo. S. Parker DUOFOLD. Made in U.S.A.  Patented".

Title: Re: Marble Base Pen and Clock Desk Accessory
Post by: bigwull on June 21, 2013, 06:27:47 AM

Herer,s a similar one thats on ebay....and from what i,ve seen the fact that it says Drufold...makes them worth more...and its not as young as the 80,s ...good find...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parker-Duofold-Art-Deco-Desk-Set-w-Clock-Excellent-Working-Fountain-Pen-/110845302752

Title: Re: Marble Base Pen and Clock Desk Accessory
Post by: Rauville on June 21, 2013, 06:40:29 AM

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/parker-fountain-pen-desk-set-w-elgin-clock (http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/parker-fountain-pen-desk-set-w-elgin-clock)

Very nice set you have. Like Bigwull said; it has some good age on it.
You would probably have to list it on eBay to realize its true value.