20th Century Design Online
Description:
Tiffany Studios Ten-piece Gilt Bookmark Pattern Desk Set, New York, early 20th century, bright gilt-bronze, decoration depicts the typographical marks of early printers and publishers including Manutius, Jehan Petit, and Engelhard Shultis, with additional floral elements, a pair of blotter holders, marked "Tiffany Studios New York," 12 1/4 x 2 1/8, pen tray, marked "Tiffany Studios 1055," 8 1/2 x 2 5/8, calendar, marked "Tiffany Studios New York 945," 6 1/8 x 5 1/2, inkwell, marked "Tiffany Studios New York 864," ht. 2 1/2, letter holder, marked "Tiffany Studios New York 1020," ht. 5 1/4, wd. 9 1/4, dp. 2 1/4, paperweight, marked "Tiffany Studios New York 937," 5 1/2 x 2 3/8, stamp box, marked "Tiffany Studios New York 804," ht. 1 1/4, wd. 2 1/2, dp. 2, rocker blotter, marked "Tiffany Studios New York 989," lg. 5 1/2, letter clip, marked "Tiffany Studios 1082," 3 1/4 x 2 1/4, and paper knife, marked "Tiffany Studios New York 1097," lg. 10 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Very good condition. Inkwell lacks glass insert.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Engelhard Shultis, Jehan Petit, Manutius20th Century Design
With an eye for excellent design and superior quality, the 20th Century Design department curates auctions of furnishings, ceramics, glass, lighting, and art by the top tier of modern and contemporary designers.