Offered by: Mayfair Gallery
39 South Audley Street London W1K 2PP , England Call Seller 44.207.491.3435

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Twelve 19th Century painted and gilt metal desk accessories

$ 10,750
  • Description
    Twelve 19th Century painted and gilt metal desk accessories
    French, Late 19th Century
    Spoon: Height 1.5cm, width 11cm, depth 2.5cm
    Candlesticks: Height 19.5cm, diameter 10cm
    Case: Height 16cm, width 40cm, depth 46cm
     
    In this age of computers and technology, this antique desk set harks back to a more romantic time when people read letters at their desks by candlelight, and responded to them, writing in ink and sealing the envelope with a wax stamp.
     
    The desk set is comprised of twelve gilt and painted metal pieces: two inkwells (one tall, with handles, the other more squat and without handles), a pair of candlesticks, a bell (with which to call a servant), a spoon (to melt wax with) and stamp, a candleholder, a shallow dish (possibly an ashtray), an ink blotter, a pen tray, and a letter-opener. These items are stored in a red velvet-lined wooden case, which is marked on its exterior with an interlocking, ‘TM’.
     
    All the twelve items are designed in a refined, Neoclassical style. Several of the pieces have fluted stems, and most are edged with fine painted decoration. These paintings depict flower garlands, which are a combination of light green, purple and white in their colour.
     
    This desk set will make a superb addition to a study, library or living room.
  • More Information
    Origin: France
    Period: 19th Century
    Materials: Gilt, metal, wood.
    Creation Date: Late 19th Century
    Styles / Movements: Traditional
    Dealer Reference #: 12856
    Incollect Reference #: 748609
  • Dimensions
    W. 15.75 in; H. 6.3 in; D. 18.11 in;
    W. 40 cm; H. 16 cm; D. 46 cm;
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Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.

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