Tiffany Studios

with interior glass inkwell

Team Antiques, New York, 2007
Acquired from the above by the present owners

Overall in very good condition. The bronze surfaces throughout retain a rich patina of russet brown and olive green. With gentle rubbing at the high points of the top and some scattered light surface scratches throughout consistent with age and gentle use. With scattered ink stains to the exterior of the inkstand and to the bronze collar adjacent to the inset inkwell. The favrile glass which is blown through the bronze reticulations appears to be original and undisturbed, with surface soiling along the edges adjacent to the metalwork. The underside of the lid with some traces of surface oxidation, discolorations and ink staining. The interior well below the removable glass inkwell with traces of light oxidation and some scattered surface soiling consistent with age and use. The interior period glass inkwell with some light surface scratches consistent with age and use. A fine example of this desk object showing gentle use.
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