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Overview
This mid-century desk accessory features a heavy cast-metal base shaped like a four-leaf clover, finished in Gerity's signature bright 24-karat gold electroplate. Accompanied by its original swivel pen holder, pen, inserts, and presentation box, it represents classic mid-century corporate giftware and luck-themed executive barware decor.
Story
In 1930s Toledo, Ohio, James Gerity Jr. turned custom metal plating into a high-end giftware empire. His gold-plated four-leaf clovers became iconic executive gifts, designed to bring good fortune to corporate desks across Mid-Century America.
Maker / Origin
Gerity Products Inc. was founded by James Gerity Jr., a pioneering Toledo industrialist and owner of WSPD broadcasting stations. Famous for high-quality electroplated metalware, Gerity specialized in heavy brass and zinc alloy gifts plated in 24k gold, such as paperweights, desk sets, and car accessories, popular throughout the 1950s to 1980s.
Condition & Value
Appears to be in very good original condition, housed in its original insert and presentation packaging. Minor surface dust and light patina consistent with age. Retaining the original pen and insert card helps preserve collector value. Value is determined by completeness and condition.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.