Phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) inkwell
- Made:
- 1920-1930
- maker:
- Velos Limited
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Phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) inkwell, in two screw fitting parts, in imitation walnut (brown/black). Cylindrical form, with raised, ridged vertical decoration on side. Lid has four pen rests and thinly ridged edging. Made in England with trade mark VELOS, c.1930. Moulded inscription on base: "MADE IN ENGLAND", TRADE VELOS MARK", "REGD.DESIGN/ No 775599", "No 1219" , "IMPROVED NONSPILL". "VELOS" enclosed in diamond, superimposed over large "V".
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2005-141
- Materials:
- phenol formaldehyde
- Measurements:
-
: 2.1654 x 2.1654 in.; 55 x 55 mm
- credit:
- Frangenberg, Tomas
