{"product_id":"republic-era-chinese-carved-jade-inkwell-set-fairchild-6-mother-of-pearl-pen","title":"Republic Era Chinese Carved Jade Inkwell Set, Fairchild #6 Mother of Pearl Pen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Antique Republic Period Chinese Carved Jade Inkwell Set with a Premium Leroy W. Fairchild No. 6 Mother of Pearl Dip Pen. Completely intact, matching turnkey luxury ensemble.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn antique desk accessory set that beautifully bridges elite 19th\/20th-century American writing instrument manufacturing and fine Chinese export art. Miraculously preserved together for nearly a century, this set is perfect for dedicated collectors of fine Asian antiques and historic writing instruments alike.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Dimensions \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInkwell Set Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5.5” Long x 4.5” Wide x 3.25” High\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFairchild Dip Pen:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6.75” Long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Breakdown \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Jade Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an incredibly intricate, deeply reticulated openwork circular plaque of translucent white\/celadon jade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Metalwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounted securely in an ornate gilded bronze\/brass frame featuring a crisp, authentic \u003cstrong\u003e\"CHINA\" block stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e on the interior rim—correctly dating the piece to the Republic Period (c. 1910–1940). It rests on four robust, original brass ball feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Inkwell:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hinged lid opens smoothly to reveal the highly desirable, original \u003cstrong\u003evibrant blue counter-enamel coating\u003c\/strong\u003e underneath, used historically to protect the metal from acidic inks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A magnificent, top-tier antique dip pen with a stunning, hand-carved \u003cstrong\u003etwisted mother-of-pearl (nacre) spiral handle\u003c\/strong\u003e boasting excellent natural luster. The gilded collar is clearly stamped with the prestigious maker's mark: \u003cstrong\u003e\"FAIRCHILD 6\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (Leroy W. Fairchild \u0026amp; Co., New York).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nib:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted with an antique alloy dip pen nib stamped \u003cstrong\u003e\"199 CORP SILVER\"\u003c\/strong\u003e(prized historically for its resistance to ink corrosion).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVery good antique condition overall. The jade plaque is excellent aside from one small repair near the edge. The mother-of-pearl handle is completely solid with no cracks or fractures. The gilded bronze fittings retain a beautiful, uncleaned, age-appropriate patina. There is a minor dent on the engraved metal collar of the Fairchild pen (clearly visible in the macro close-up photos). It is purely cosmetic, does not affect the structural integrity, and the pen sits perfectly in its original brackets.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"103616","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50900319076571,"sku":"9020876962971","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-10-22T151541.534.jpg?v=1792696598","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/republic-era-chinese-carved-jade-inkwell-set-fairchild-6-mother-of-pearl-pen","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}