McCLELLAND BARCLAY Ectasy Head Ink Blotter
McCLELLAND BARCLAY Ectasy Head Ink Blotter
This is a very Art Deco-looking desk accessory with its decoration of a woman's head with wind-blown hair. The gold plated raised head stands out from the bronze plated finish on the base. It is intended to be an ink blotter, necessary when fountain pens were used. This accessory was part of the Ecstasy Head line of home décor products. This item is a useful paper weight.
Read more about ink blotter rockers and ink blotter advertising history in this post.
Year Made: 1930s
Condition: good vintage condition with a scratch in the finish on the front; mottled green finish on the back; blotting pad is missing
Marks: McClelland Barclay in script faintly on the back on the clip
Materials
Materials
bronze, gold, green plated metal
Dimensions
Dimensions
3 x 2 x .5 inches
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