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Letter Holder by Bradley and Hubbard Co. Circa 1890

Creator: Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Brass plated cast iron letter holder portraying a hunt scene with a deer and hunting dogs on each side of the the two sectional desk piece with a decorative floral finial design. Fencing and foliage are also part of the design along with six decorative pad feet and a uniform geometric design circumventing the base. Markings under base "B & H" logo signifying Bradley & Hubbard; and "#3459" embossed underneath. Six slotted screws hold the piece together. Condition is excellent; brass is nice and bright; there is some pitting here and there to center divider and to the bottom surface (see images); does not compromise or impact the appearance. It is a good looking letter holder.
The Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company was established in 1852 in Meriden, Connecticut and became synonymous with the production of fine quality items ranging from clocks and desk accessories, to art brass and iron tables. Many of their items are on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C.

Dimensions: 9 1/4" long x 5" wide x 6 1/4" high.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	United States, Connecticut
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass plated cast iron
Condition:	Excellent. Some pitting (see images)
Creation Date:	Circa 1890
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Incollect Reference #:	225852

Dimensions

W.	9.25 in;	H.	6.25 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	23.5 cm;	H.	15.88 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.

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