John Collard Vickery fl. 1890-1930 AN EDWARDIAN BRASS AND RED TORTOISESHELL BOULLE STYLE MARQUETRY EIGHT PIECE DESK SET London, circa 1900

comprising a letter box, two letter-sized portfolios, a card-sized portfolio, a pen holder, a quill tray with two glass ink bottles, two large ink bottles on stands, three articles with the firm's stamp.

The letter box stamped J.C. VICKERY 179.181.183. REGENTS STW., the larger portfolio and one ink bottle stand with stamped with the firm logo monogram J.C. VICKERY/REGENT ST beneath a crown. All articles in a good original condition. The wooden parts are made of rosewood. The leather of the portfolio with the usual scratches, minor tears and wear. As visible in the catalogue illustration, one ink bottle is a later replacement, and now sits on top of its associated base. All brass and red tortoiseshell with no lifting or restoration. The brass with some tarnishing.
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J.C. Vickery was a London silversmith, goldsmith, leather goods manufacturer and retailer active during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.  The firm was located at various Regent Street addresses.