Emporium Auction - March 23, 2023
Thu, Mar 23, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 75
Group of Six Brass Desk Objects
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British/Continental, 19th century, comprising: book cover with reticulated foliate scrollwork design, central star plate with lettering "G. Shotter/1884", green and brown velvet lining and marbled paper interior, with velvet bookmark with tassel ends, 13 x 11 in.; pair of candlesticks, 10-1/4 in.; pierced letter opener, 13-1/4 in.; pierced tray with two glass and brass lidded inkwells, 5 x 13-1/4 x 7 in. overall; brass tipped feather pen, 11-1/2 in.
surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches, some spotting and discoloration; inkwells with large corner chips; book cover with some fraying to velvet lining and lifting and creasing to interior paper; candle cups with wax accretion
Condition
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Private Collection
