Lot 028 - Vintage U.S. Navy Cruiser Desk Stand Pen Rest With Cast Metal Ship Plaque, Likely Depicting A Baltimore- Or Cleveland-Class WWII Cruiser, Mahogany Base, 11" L 1860-favs a manufacturer of firearms founded

a manufacturer of firearms founded in Connecticut in 1926

Published as "The Nonpareil" patented March 1876

Circa late 19th to early 20th century

Foxing and staining to endpapers and some interior pages

There is also some wear in the fabric his shirt is made out of

Lot 028 - Vintage U.S. Navy Cruiser Desk Stand Pen Rest With Cast Metal Ship Plaque, Likely Depicting A Baltimore- Or Cleveland-Class WWII Cruiser, Mahogany Base, 11" L 1860-favs a manufacturer of firearms foundedVintage naval desk stand featuring a cast metal silhouette of a U. S. Navy WWII era cruiser, likely representing a Baltimore class heavy cruiser or Cleveland class light cruiser. Functions as a pen rest or desk accessory. Constructed of mahogany or similar hardwood with a stylized metal ship appliqu. Light wear consistent with age.