Overview
A vibrant blue glazed ceramic desk accessory featuring five pen/pencil receptacles and commemorative embossing.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Regal China Commemorative Factory Visitor Pen Holder, 1978
Photo reference
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Story
July 1978 was a time of immense pride for the industrial heartland, and this piece captures that spirit perfectly with its 'Chicago's Great in '78' slogan.
Maker / Origin
Regal China Corporation is a titan of American ceramic history, best known for their whimsical cookie jars and their decades-long partnership with Jim Beam.
Condition & Value
The ceramic appears to be in excellent condition with no visible crazing or chips. While not as expensive as a rare Regal China cookie jar, its value lies in its rarity as a corporate 'non-catalog' item and its direct connection to the Greenberg family.
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