Not A Pen, But Would Appreciate Any Assistance On This?

[Chi Town]

Hello, I just aquired this SWAN Vintage Display Case. I would like to gain as much information about it as possible. As I understand, it was made ca; 1916-1925? But that is all i know about it. It is approx. 48" Tall, by 23" deep x 16" across. The back side has a drop down door and two drawers.............

 

Thanks for any and all info!

 

 

 

 

[northlodge]

I have seen several of these display cabinets over the years, indeed I currently have one sitting idle in the corner of my garage.

I have not seen one (in the UK) with a integral cabinet below, they are all 'a glass tower with a flat wooden base'.

 

Also, the ones I have seen, and the one I could supply a picture of, all have the manufacturers details en-scribed on a wooden plinth located at the top of the tower. "M.T. & Co" in the case of my example.

[Greenie]

I do not know the age of these cases. They are all most likely made by display case makers rather than the pen makers. Is there a plaque on the back or bottom with the maker? My smaller table top cases have these labels, and facilitate looking up similar cases with different brands, including non pen items using the same case.

 

I wonder if the pen history guys might know more about the history of these store display cases.