Contents, Story of the great conflagration ; special articals by Govenor Pardee, Gen. Frederick Fuston, Dr. David Starr Jordan, Hon. Author R. Briggs, Professor Alexander G. McAdie and others.
The nib says "Aikin Lambert & Co. No.3" and just below that (on the pen body) it says "Solid Gold A.L. & Co."
The body of the pen is approx. 6 inches long, with half of it being an ornate design of leaves with a winding ribbon going around it. It is a very slender pen.
It is also in a vaded blue (velvet?) case, which I believe may be the original case, based on the fading of the color.
This whole set was given by my great grandfather to my great grandmother as a wedding present in the early 1900s. We arent' sure if the set was purchased in the states, or somewhere in Italy and brought with them when they immigrated. Some of the pieces aren't in the best shape, I am hoping to have them restored eventually. I am really curious as to what "style" of furniture it is, where it may have been made and of course, if it is worth anything. My husband thinks its junk and doesn't want to invest anything in upgrading it, so hopefully it will be worth it!
Painting of an arch. Unreadable inscription and second signature on back. Actual painting measures 9"x6.5" while the paper board measures 13"x 10.5". Original price of 85.00 marked on back with a foreign currency symbol.
