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Antique Inkwell Grouping
Estimate:
$150 - $300
Starting bid:
$75
Passed
Live Auction
Summer 2024 Fine Art & Estate Auction
Category
Description
Description: Item/Description: Lot of four inkwells includes: P.E. Guerin Brass Double Inkwell, Marble Single Inkwell, Art Nouveau Rococo and a Neoclassical Double Brass Copper Inkwell.
Item/Description: Victorian PE Guerin New York brass desk inkwell with two pots. Features pierced, chasing and repousse work. Base marked P.E. Guerin 504.
Material: Brass
Dimensions: Length: 14 1/2"; Width: 6"; Height: 5 1/2" (base to finial top)
Condition: Signs of use and wear include loose piece, cracks, patina, surface scratches. Left pot is loose with broken base.
Age: Early 20th Century
Item/Description: Cream marble four footed base. Hinged top with removable glass insert , glass well. Three brass floral garland decorations. Beaded decorations. Neoclassical design.
Material: Marble, glass, brass.
Dimensions: 5 1/2"L x 4 1/4"H x 4 1/4"W
Condition: Good. Inkwell intact. Hinged lid opens and closes smoothly. Glass inserts intact, free of chips. Signs of age, use and surface wear including loosening to front brass garland, oxidation, patina, surface debris, six drill holes around base where a decoration might have been.
Item/Description: Ornate Art Nouveau brass inkwell. Open pierce-work design, organic swirls, floral vines. Center heavy lead clear crystal. No visible signature or hallmarks.
Material: Brass, crystal
Dimensions: Length: 7 1/2 "; Width: 5"; Height: 3"
Condition: Very Good. Free of dents, cracks, signs of repair. Glass insert intact, free of chips or cracks. Signs of age, use and surface wear including remnants of silver polish, scratches, scuffs.
Item/Description: Antique Neoclassical Double Brass Copper Inkwell. Hinged lids with lead crystal jars. Middle section for stamps, paperclips, hinged lid. Hallmarks on base includes: Registered 229627; W.I.O.S. ( partially visible); additional numerical serial number
Material: Brass, crystal glass
Dimensions: Length: 13"; Width: 4 1/2"; Height: 4 1/4 ( base to tip of inkwell lid)
Condition: Very Good. Free of dents, cracks, signs of repair. Glass insert intact, free of chips or cracks. Signs of age, use and surface wear including remnants of polish, scratches, scuffs. All hinges in working condition, open smoothly. Signs of use, age and surface wear including scratches, scuffs, patina, wear to brass finish; one pin protruding from hinge of one inkwell.
Provenance: Private Estate
Shipping: $55 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
Buyers premium: 18%
Item/Description: Victorian PE Guerin New York brass desk inkwell with two pots. Features pierced, chasing and repousse work. Base marked P.E. Guerin 504.
Material: Brass
Dimensions: Length: 14 1/2"; Width: 6"; Height: 5 1/2" (base to finial top)
Condition: Signs of use and wear include loose piece, cracks, patina, surface scratches. Left pot is loose with broken base.
Age: Early 20th Century
Item/Description: Cream marble four footed base. Hinged top with removable glass insert , glass well. Three brass floral garland decorations. Beaded decorations. Neoclassical design.
Material: Marble, glass, brass.
Dimensions: 5 1/2"L x 4 1/4"H x 4 1/4"W
Condition: Good. Inkwell intact. Hinged lid opens and closes smoothly. Glass inserts intact, free of chips. Signs of age, use and surface wear including loosening to front brass garland, oxidation, patina, surface debris, six drill holes around base where a decoration might have been.
Item/Description: Ornate Art Nouveau brass inkwell. Open pierce-work design, organic swirls, floral vines. Center heavy lead clear crystal. No visible signature or hallmarks.
Material: Brass, crystal
Dimensions: Length: 7 1/2 "; Width: 5"; Height: 3"
Condition: Very Good. Free of dents, cracks, signs of repair. Glass insert intact, free of chips or cracks. Signs of age, use and surface wear including remnants of silver polish, scratches, scuffs.
Item/Description: Antique Neoclassical Double Brass Copper Inkwell. Hinged lids with lead crystal jars. Middle section for stamps, paperclips, hinged lid. Hallmarks on base includes: Registered 229627; W.I.O.S. ( partially visible); additional numerical serial number
Material: Brass, crystal glass
Dimensions: Length: 13"; Width: 4 1/2"; Height: 4 1/4 ( base to tip of inkwell lid)
Condition: Very Good. Free of dents, cracks, signs of repair. Glass insert intact, free of chips or cracks. Signs of age, use and surface wear including remnants of polish, scratches, scuffs. All hinges in working condition, open smoothly. Signs of use, age and surface wear including scratches, scuffs, patina, wear to brass finish; one pin protruding from hinge of one inkwell.
Provenance: Private Estate
Shipping: $55 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
Buyers premium: 18%
