#237A • Attributed Aikin Lambert Pen Display Box

Part of Estate Treasures 87: Fine Art, Asian Antiques, Art Glass, & More (timed auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

Starting at $60.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 29, 2026 1:15 PM EDT

Category: Antique Furniture

Country of Origin: USA, New York Period: Early 20th Century Manufacturer: AIkin-Lambert Dimensions: Approx. 40 x 17 x 17 in. Condition: Has scuffs, scratches and nicks on the wood. Additional Information: Early 20th century oak retail pen display cabinet with fitted Aikin Lambert dealer trays. The floor standing cabinet features an oak frame, glazed display compartment, rear access door, and enclosed lower storage section. Based on its construction and the fitted interior components, it likely dates from approximately the late 1910s through the 1920s. The back display and storage doors are locked. No key is present and no attempt has been made to force the lock on the storage compartment.  Four burgundy velvet ribbed wooden display trays fit the cabinet and retain original black embossed branding rails reading “ALCo / Aikin-Lambert Co.” The black rails appear to be molded hard rubber, ebonite, or a related early composition material rather than modern plastic. The tray fit, matching layout, and surviving branded components strongly support attribution as an Aikin-Lambert dealer-use display. No manufacturer’s label has been located on the wooden cabinet itself, however, so it is described as attributed to Aikin-Lambert retail use rather than definitively factory-manufactured by the company. The upper display is currently open. Its construction suggests that a horizontal glass top, removable lid, or similar closure was originally present and is now missing. No evidence has been found to confirm whether the cabinet originally carried an additional advertising header or sign.