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Bronze Medallion Pen Rest with Ibis Bird Design & Pen by A.cohen & Co Ltd London
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Bronze Medallion Pen Rest with Ibis Bird Design & Pen by A.cohen & Co Ltd London

1900 - 1920
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BRONZE MEDALLION PEN REST WITH STALK DESIGN & INSCRIBED MADE BY A.COHEN & CO LTD.LONDON ESTD 1799

A finely cast large bronze medallion style pen rest, detailed with a design of Stalks on base.

The manufacturers details are on the underside and reads A.Cohen & Co Ltd London,Estd 1799.

The pen on a chain has been added,but the nib pen insert holder is still in place.

The condition is very good with the bronzework in lovely order.

The item has green felt underneath to prevent a desk surface from being scratched.

The item is both unusual and very useful as well.

Diameter 4.5 Inches ( 11.5 cm )

ENQUIRE : 0116 2681106

Lot / 0170

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Sale Antiques has dated this Bronze Medallion Pen Rest to the 1920s.

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SA1222461
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Lot / 0170
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BRONZE MEDALLION PEN REST WITH STALK DESIGN & INSCRIBED MADE BY A.COHEN & CO LTD.LONDON ESTD 1799

A finely cast large bronze medallion style pen rest, detailed with a design of Stalks on base.

The manufacturers details are on the underside and reads A.Cohen & Co Ltd London,Estd 1799.

fig 1. A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain.
fig 1. Bronze Medallion Pen Rest with Ibis Bird Design & Pen by A.cohen & Co Ltd London

The pen on a chain has been added,but the nib pen insert holder is still in place.

The condition is very good with the bronzework in lovely order.

The item has green felt underneath to prevent a desk surface from being scratched.

The item is both unusual and very useful as well.

Diameter 4.5 Inches ( 11.5 cm )

ENQUIRE : 0116 2681106

Lot / 0170

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Sale Antiques has dated this Bronze Medallion Pen Rest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222461
Dealers Internal Ref
Lot / 0170
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Archive I A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain.

Bronze Medallion Pen Rest with Ibis Bird Design & Pen by A.cohen & Co Ltd London

Archive II A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View II
Archive III A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View III
Archive IV A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View IV
Archive V A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View V
Archive VI A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View VI
Archive VII A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View VII
Archive VIII A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View VIII
Archive IX A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View IX
Archive X A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View X
Archive XI A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View XI
Archive XII A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View XII
Archive XIII A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View XIII
Archive XIV A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View XIV
Archive XV A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View XV
Archive XVI A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain. View XVI
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A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain.
Bronze Medallion Pen Rest With Ibis Bird Design & Pen By A.Cohen & Co Ltd London
Ref: SA1222461
A round bronze medallion base featuring an embossed ibis bird in a landscape setting, complete with a black pen attached via a fine chain.
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A bronze medallion pen rest is a functional writing accessory featuring a heavy cast metal base with relief artwork and an integrated socket designed to hold a writing pen upright. Popular throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, these items served both functional desktop organisation and decorative display purposes in formal office settings.

These desk accessories typically feature solid cast bronze bases manufactured using sand-casting or lost-wax techniques to achieve detailed pictorial reliefs. Secondary elements include fitted brass or plastic sockets and lightweight metal link chains that anchor the writing instrument to the base.

Authentic pieces often exhibit foundry markings, manufacturer stamps, or maker details along the base rim or underside. They demonstrate solid construction weight, precise casting details on relief motifs, and natural patination within recessed sections of the metalwork.

A bronze medallion pen stand serves as a textured, historical accent when set atop a dark wood or leather writing surface. Position it alongside modern leather desk blotters, brass task lighting, and bound notebooks to build a layered executive workspace.

Maintain cast bronze by dusting regularly with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Avoid aggressive chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip protective patination, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the surface against moisture and oxidisation.
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