Petite Green Stone Jewelry Casket with Gilt Claw Feet vintage monsanto This pencil sharpener was manufactured

This pencil sharpener was manufactured for the Chicago River Workers

a popular design for medical and library equipment as a reference to one being knowledgable or learned

each drawer is of dovetail construction and features original (what appears to be) cast iron pulls

Overall great condition

21" W x 9" D x 34" H

Petite Green Stone Jewelry Casket with Gilt Claw Feet vintage monsanto This pencil sharpener was manufacturedSmall scale stone casket formed from polished green calcite type panels with soft, cloudy veining in pale sage and cream tones. The rectangular body is framed with a gilt metal band at the lid seam and base, and raised on four cast claw feet that lend it a subtle neoclassical presence. Hinged lid opens to a smooth stone lined interior, with matching stone inset on the underside of the lid. The proportions and materials suggest use as a trinket or