Jennings Brothers Victorian brass blotter rocker 1890s

Antique Jennings Brothers Victorian brass blotter rocker, c. 1890s-1900s, the rocker is marked 'J.B. 2427'.

The sheet of original blotter paper is included in this lot.The Jennings Brothers Metal Foundery was opened by the three Jennings Brothers in 1890 in Bridgeport, CT. Their offices started in 2 small wood buildings and their foundry in a brick building. Ultimately, they expanded to a larger factory building which was located on Elm Street in Bridgeport.They specialized in metal art and maintained a staff of artists and sculptors to craft their metal art objects ("Nouveau" metal art) which included clocks, bookends, statues, metal cases, candelabras and some silver-plated utensils. Their original items were signed with the initials "JB" on each piece. The Jennings Brothers Manufacturing Company went out of business In the early 1950's.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ---------- $12.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ---- $27.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ----- $37.50
Condition Report: The blotter rocker is c.4" x 2" [c.10.2cm x 5.1cm], a little aging, very good condition.