December Auction (Sale #249)

Bronze and Marble Desk Set

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Start price: $80

Estimated price: $150 - $200

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Description

Bronze and Marble Desk Set

1882, having a bust of Napoleon between two ink wells with pen rest cut into front of marble; together with two Meerschaum pipes having slightly curved yellow stems and carved faces resembling sultans

Condition: Good, some wear and chips to marbles corners, loose bronze floral piece on front; chips on edges and corners; large crack on left side (desk set); bowls on both pipes discolored from use; small chip on nose of a pipe; small hole on the lower edge of mouthpiece on a pipe; dirt accumulation; scratches overall consistent with age and use (pipes)

Height: 10.75 inches, Width: 15.75 inches, Depth: 7.00 inches

Category: Decorative Arts > Objects

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Approximate Sale Time: 11:59 am CST

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Condition: Good, some wear and chips to marbles corners, loose bronze floral piece on front; chips on edges and corners; large crack on left side (desk set); bowls on both pipes discolored from use; small chip on nose of a pipe; small hole on the lower edge of mouthpiece on a pipe; dirt accumulation; scratches overall consistent with age and use (pipes)