1937 Pelikan Bakelite Typewriter Ribbon Container Matt They were clearly based on

They were clearly based on period watches but are generally a bit larger than the original would have been

The sleeves have discoloration as does the left side and the skirt

Original WWI book with an inscription from 1915

there is some corrosion in the battery compartment

Bust - 34"

1937 Pelikan Bakelite Typewriter Ribbon Container Matt They were clearly based onOriginal Bakelite Pelikan brand typewriter sales container. The logo with a Pelikan feeding only 2 wee ones came out in 1937 and was used into the postwar era. This could be wartime or post war, there is no possible way to distinguish. Fairly good condition with some wear to the gold color. The advertisement is from Signal magazine April 1 1943.