Object History

In this episode, we track down Stanley Kessler, the man behind the Oscar Pen brand. Kessler's story provides a look into the massive changes that swept through retail at the end of the last century. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tonyrusso.substack.com/subscribe

This is the third in a series that begins here . After discovering a rare pen set, Tony tries to discover its origins at (almost) any cost. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tonyrusso.substack.com/subscribe

After failing to solve the Dixon pencil case mystery, Tony inaugurates his own odd collection and discovers an extensive mechanical pencil community. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tonyrusso.substack.com/subscribe

A trip to a massive antique market sparks an unexpected collecting journey. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tonyrusso.substack.com/subscribe