Bancelin, Desk Set and Paperweight

Bancelin

Desk Set and Paperweight

paperweight 1913, desk set circa 1928

comprising seven pieces, including a desk pad, pen stand, paper holder, calendar stand, ink blotter and letter opener by Bancelin and a paper weight by M.H. Wilkens & Sohne

silver, marble, mahogany, leather, shagreen, paper

ink blotter impressed Bancelin; paperweight impressed 1838-1913/ M.H. Wilkens & Sohne/Hemelingen with the firm's silver hallmarks; calendar stand stamped B/LONDON/MAKE and impressed with silver hallmarks

desk pad: 1 x 17 5/8 x 12 3/4 in. (2.5 x 44.8 x 32.4 cm)

paperweight: 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (11.4 x 14 x 8.3 cm)