Rare!! Antique Brass Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. Homeric Inkwell Vintage Antique

Description: ***HISTORY*** Bailey Banks & Biddle is an American jewelry firm that formed in 1832 and quickly became a recognized leader in jewelry fashion. Of great interest to this firm was retaining the integrity of fine jewelry using attention to detail as a guiding force. Many Americans held in the public eye have worn jewelry made by Bailey Banks & Biddle. The founding date of September 10th,1832, makes Bailey Banks & Biddle the Oldest Nationwide Jeweler in America. It all began when Joseph Trowbridge Bailey partnered with Andrew B. Kitchen to establish the Bailey & Kitchen Jewelry Company in Philadelphia. Their partnership was dissolved by mutual consent in November 1846 - but the business continued when the brother of J.T. Bailey formed a new partnership with Jeremiah Robbins and James Gallagher under the name of Bailey & Company. The Death of J.T. Bailey and BB&B's expansion in the US Government and Military After his fathers death, Joseph Trowbridge Bailey II entered the business as an apprentice and became company president in 1853. He partnered with Samuel Biddle of Robbins, Clark & Biddle, and George Banks of J.E. Caldwell & Company to form the name Bailey Banks & Biddle Company. From this foundation in 1894 to date, the partners have not been changed. Early success for this brand came from selling and manufacturing medals, ribbons, and honor awards for the US government and military. The Purple Heart, The Congressional Medal of Honor as well as class rings for West Point and Annapolis were all manufactured by the brand. ***DETAILS*** This truly is a rare piece! Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. made very few inkwells. I could not find this exact inkwell on the internet to gain any information on. I am not sure of when the inkwell was made. The early 20th century is just a guess. It could have been made late 19th century. I believe it was made of Brass. It could be copper with a gilt finish. I am no expert on metalware. Please look over the pictures and use your best judgment for the material used and conditioning. I have other inkwells listed, feel free to check them out! I may be able to combine shipping on more than one inkwell. Please message me beforehand. Some inkwells are more fragile than others. Shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Any questions feel free to ask! I'll do my best to respond in a timely manner. Thank you for looking!

Price: 44.99 USD

Location: Decatur, Illinois

End Time: 2024-10-01T00:07:38.000Z

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