Mid Century Bakelite Executive Desk Writing Pad Blotter Desktop Protector

Description

Mid century art deco style executive desk pad or blotter featuring side rail with bakelite.

Provenance : This came from the home office of Jerome Schottenstein. Many great deals and letters were overseen on this blotter. Jerome Schottenstein Estate, Columbus Ohio. Jerome was was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The Schottenstein family were Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail liquidator SB360 Capital Partners, over 50 shopping centers, and 5 factories producing its shoes and furniture. It also holds an ownership interest in American Eagle Outfitters, Wehmeyer in Germany, Cold Stone Creamery and The Mazel Company.

Condition

Good overall, wear and distressing from use, crazing to bakelite, watermarks on back.

Dimensions

25.5" x 0.75" x 19.625"h