Tiffany Studios

comprising two-tier letter rack, double-sided letter holder, calendar frame, pair of bookends, large and small inkstands, notepad, rocker blotter, pen brush, pen tray, stamp box, scale, two blotter ends, paper clip and paperweight (not illustrated: four blotter corners and pen tray)

Imagining an Irish Past:  The Celtic Revival 1840-1940, The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago, February 6-June 16, 1992

Imagining an Irish Past:  The Celtic Revival 1840-1940, exh. cat., The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago, 1992, p. 55, no. 31, cat. 66 (for the present example illustrated)
George A. Kemeny and Donald Miller, Tiffany Desk Treasures, A Collector's Guide, New York, 2002, pp. 56-57 (for the model)

Overall in very good condition. This is an assembled set and therefore there is a slight variation in patinas across the set. The bronze surfaces show gentle rubbing, concentrated minor areas of discoloration and light surface dirt to some of the recessed contours, consistent with age and gentle use. The glass cabochons display richly saturated coloration, that is more vivid when viewed firsthand in comparison to the catalogue illustration. All the cabochons appear original and undisturbed. The stamp box with a minor chip to the cabochon to the proper lower right side. The note pad with two remaining pieces of original paper. Two inkstands retain their original glass liner, one of which maintains traces of ink residue. The large inkwell with oxidation to the interior of the lid and with discoloration from ink and minor oxidation surrounding the inkwell perimeter. A rare opportunity to acquire a large number of this highly sculptural desk set pattern.
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