Carved Jet and Pyrite "F.G. Nixon-Nirdlinger" Inkwell Pen Stand, Late 19th C.
Item Details
A carved jet inkwell and pen tip holder, late 19th to early 20th century. The carved jet piece features a pencil groove, an inkwell and pen tip holder. The front is etched ‘F.G. Nixon-Nirdlinger’ and has circular pyrite accents. The other edges and underside have a rough, natural finish. It is unmarked by a maker.
Fred G. Nixon – Nirdlinger (1877-1931) was a theater operator in Philadelphia who had control of the main theaters and opera houses, at one time competing with Lowes. An Associated Press story from December 1903 states, ‘…Samuel F. Nixon Nirdlinger is today the richest and most powerful theatrical manager and promoter in America…. His son, Frederick G. Nixon Nirdlinger, is an assistant to his father, and has won (his own) fame in his profession…’. Fred was shot and killed by his wife in 1931 while in their French Riviera apartment, creating a sensational murder trial.
| Materials | Stone |
| Marks | No Discernible Maker’s Mark |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Number of Items | 1 |
Condition
- inkwell has chip to the edge.
Dimensions
Item #
18CIN769-013
