Lot 99
  • 99

A Tiffany Studios Bronze Eleven-Piece "Bookmark" Pattern Desk Set, circa 1910

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Eleven-Piece "Bookmark" Desk Set
  • each stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS/ NEW YORK with individual model numbers

  • polished bronze

  • Paper Rack: H. 5 1/3 in.
comprising pair of large blotter ends, letter rack, rocker blotter, pen tray, rubber band box, inkwell, letter scale, letter clip, stamp box, pad holder and a paper knife; together with single small blotter end

Condition

Generally good overall condition. Bronze surfaces have been consistently polished over time removing most of the gilt surface with traces evident predominantly to undersides. Relief areas and edges with polish residue. Paper knife with some bending and twisting to tip.
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