The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Overall good condition with light surface scratches and minor wear commensurate with age and gentle use. The gilt bronze presents with minor abrasions, minor wear, and scattered areas of light oxidation typical with aging of this material. The glass presents with light surface scratches and very minor wear.
The photograph frame with a rectangle opening lacking the central glass plate. The glass along the longer edge with a three-line hairline crack extending 11⁄2 in..
The standing photograph frame with previously restored scattered cracks to the glass, stable, only visible upon close inspection.
The matchbox holder and ashtray with arms that are slightly pressed in and scattered areas of residue and oxidation along the top of the base.
The letter clip with a concentrated area of oxidation and residue horizontally across the middle of the top of the clip (approx. 21⁄4 x 1⁄4 in.).
The ink blotter with updated felt pads and minor wear to the top of the finial.
The notepad holder with a wooden base. The top with minor scattered areas of residue. The underside with applied piece of paper affixed with tape.
The utility box with a slightly worn hinge.
The rocker blotter with a minor tear to the pad along the underside.
The pen wipes with minor scattered ink marks just below the mouth rim.
Dimensions
photograph frame: 83⁄4 x 71⁄8 x 1⁄8 in.
standing photograph frame: 10 x 8 x 4 in.
letter scale: 31⁄4 x 3 x 17⁄8 in.
matchbox holder and ashtray: 41⁄4 in. high, 51⁄4 in. diameter
letter clip: 33⁄4 x 23⁄4 x 11⁄4 in.
ink blotter: 11⁄4 in. high, 41⁄2 in. diameter
pair of blotter ends: 121⁄8 x 21⁄8 x 1⁄4 in.
notepad holder: 3⁄4 x 73⁄4 x 5 in.
inkwell: 31⁄2 in. high, 63⁄4 in. diameter
utility box (with two compartments): 13⁄4 x 41⁄2 x 31⁄4 in.
utility box: 17⁄8 x 41⁄2 x 31⁄4 in.
letter opener: 85⁄8 x 11⁄8 x 1⁄4 in.
pen: 51⁄8 in. high, 3⁄8 in. diameter
rocker blotter: 2 x 53⁄4 x 3 in.
pen wipe: 21⁄8 in. high, 2 in. diameter
pen wipe (with lipped rim): 21⁄4 in. high, 23⁄8 in. diameter
Marks
photograph frame: unmarked
standing photograph frame: impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 946
letter scale: impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK
matchbox holder and ashtray: impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK
letter clip: impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK
ink blotter: impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 983
pair of blotter ends: one impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK, one impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 998
notepad holder: impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK
inkwell: inkwell impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK, glass insert marked THE DAVIS NEW YORK PATD MAR 19 OCT 22, 89 FEB.14, 93 JUN.7, 98 NEW YORK
utility box (with two compartments): impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK and 47
utility box: impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK and 35
letter opener: impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK
pen: no marks
rocker blotter: impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK
pen wipe: impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK
pen wipe (with lipped rim): impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK
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