Morriset Dual-Inkwell Banker’S Desk Set – C.1940 Usa-Made With Matching Pens And Ink

Description

Bert Morriset Co dual banker’s dip pen inkwells. This set was intended to be used by bankers, accountants and anyone in finance.  Blue ink was used on the positive side of the ledger, and red ink for the negative number values. The maroon and black pair sit and in a black base. The black inkwell can be removed, it appears that the base had shrunk over the years as the red inkwell seems fixed, and there is a crack in the base where it appears contracted (see the image. Original Morriset bottle of red ink and another of Waterman blue.  Marked inside the inkwell caps made in Los Angeles California Made in USA.  c1940s.  

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