Vintage MAIC Advertising Inkwell Desk Set
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 47 |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | Donald Melville Estate 3: Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Dust Factory Auctions LLC |
| Location | Baraboo, Wisconsin |
A vintage advertising desk set, likely American, circa 1930s-1940s, in the Art Deco style. The lot includes a reddish-brown Bakelite inkwell with a glass insert and lid advertising the 'Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. Town of Herman' (MAIC), a dip pen, and a translucent green celluloid rocking horse blotter. This set is a characteristic example of early plastic promotional items.<br><br>Bakelite inkwell Art Deco celluloid rocking horse blotter advertising premium insurance collectible vintage office MAIC<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.
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