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LETTER HOLDER

• A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export
  A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century ? ???? ?????????????? ? ???? ??????????????
• Large Globe-Wernicke stacking oak file
  Large Globe-Wernicke stacking oak file cabinet, circa 1900, with letter holder drawers, file cabinets etc., each with label holder slot. 56"h x 42"w x 26"d Condition: Paint speckles, missing three knobs, wear consistent with age.
• Early 20th Century Brass Double Inkwell
  Early 20th Century Brass Double Inkwell and Letter Stand measuring 11.5x9x6 inches. It is very heavy. Lovely open scroll work, vase and flowers in the letter holder section. Both inkwells have their cover intact as well as their receptacle liner. In fair condition with some oxidation, scratches, etc. 2 screws have been replaced, as seen on the bottom. Please see the photos. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $15 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
• TIFFANY STUDIOS BRONZE TWO PART 'ZODIAC'
  TIFFANY STUDIOS BRONZE TWO PART 'ZODIAC' DESK SETStamped mark. Comprising: A letter holder A desk calendar The larger 6 1/4 x 9 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. Condition Minor wear. The support to the calendar lacking. Otherwise in good condition. Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• TIFFANY STUDIOS "GRAPEVINE" BRONZE LETTER
  TIFFANY STUDIOS "GRAPEVINE" BRONZE LETTER HOLDER Tiffany Studios bronze double rack letter holder in "Grapevine" pattern, lined with caramel slag glass and pierced gilt bronze overlay, hallmarked: "Tiffany Studios New York / 1008." 6" H x 10" W x 2.5" D. Crack to slag glass along backside.
• ASSORTED CONTINENTAL CERAMIC ARTICLES,
  ASSORTED CONTINENTAL CERAMIC ARTICLES, 5 Group of five Continental ceramic articles, comprising three inkwells, one being Lemovices Limoges (with repair to lid), one having three wells (lacking liners), a Royal China Limoges letter holder, and a Danish "Prince Hamlet" porcelain vase, three with underside marks. Triple Inkwell: 5" H x 9.25" W x 6.25" D.
• FOUR PIECES OF WOODWARE. American, first
  FOUR PIECES OF WOODWARE. American, first half 20th century. Letter holder with landscape scene, 7.75"w., Hand directional, 15.25"l., Wooden plaque with sash decoration and holes. 14"w. and a chip carved wooden bank. No key. Varying wear.
• FRENCH BRASS THREE-TIER LETTER FILE
  FRENCH BRASS THREE-TIER LETTER FILE WALL POCKETFrench brass wall-mounted letter holder, pierced backplate with lattice and scrolling foliate motifs, with three tiers of letter racks, marked Depose II DL verso, approx 19.75"h, 8.5"w, 4.5lbs
• ROCAILLE GILT METAL ENCRIER INKWELL
  ROCAILLE GILT METAL ENCRIER INKWELL DESK STANDLouis XV style gilt metal encrier desk stand, late 19th c., rocaille form, openwork base decorated with scrolls and foliates, two-slot letter holder at back, double inkwells with glass liners, flanking central shell-form recessed area, retains letter knife, small chips to glass liners, approx 6.25"h, 16.5"w, 10.25"d, 8lbs
• LOT OF ASSORTED ANTIQUE BRASS DESK ITEMS.
  LOT OF ASSORTED ANTIQUE BRASS DESK ITEMS. To include an Onyx tray (13" x 12"), 2 boxes (5" x 3.5" & 5.5" x 3.5"), 2 inkwells (6" x 4" & 4" x 7"), 2 letter holders (10" x 6" & 10" x 8") and a small inkwell (3.5"). From a Darien CT estate. Condition: Good.
• PAIR OF VICTORIAN PAPIER MâCHé
  PAIR OF VICTORIAN PAPIER MâCHé LETTER HOLDERSUnmarked. 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. Condition Minor wear, some losses to the decoration and crazing to the surface. A few small losses to the edges, one larger to a side. Minor repairs. Otherwise in good condition. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• GROUP OF DESK ARTICLESComprising: A
  GROUP OF DESK ARTICLESComprising: A Florentine parcel-gilt and painted tooled letter holder with cover A painted wood and faux flower vessel, with the label: 'Freundschaft' (Friendship) A fabric wrapped and lined wood faux book memento box The tray 2 3/4 x 14 x 10 3/4 in. Condition The tray with scuffs and nicks, scattered cracks to the wooden base. The underside scratched and worn. The vessel with scuffs and nicks, chips to the edges, missing its handle (which is present in two pieces). The faux book with pulls to the fabric covering, slightly soiled. In generally good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• VICTORIAN SILVER LETTER HOLDER AND A
  VICTORIAN SILVER LETTER HOLDER AND A TIFFANY & CO. SILVER DESK CALENDARThe letter holder mark of Edward H. Stockwell, London, 1891; the calendar marked '.925' and inscribed. The letter holder 2 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 in., the calendar 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. Condition Minor wear overall. One side of the holder is slightly loose on the hinge. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• (2) TIFFANY STUDIOS DESK ITEMS. Includes
  (2) TIFFANY STUDIOS DESK ITEMS. Includes a Tiffany Studios "Grapevine" letter holder - stamped, "Tiffany Studios New York" to the underside. Accompanied by a Tiffany Studios "Pine Needle" ink blotter - stamped, "Tiffany Studios New York 995". From a Long Island, NY estate. Dimensions: letter holder measures approx. 10.125" w x 2.75" d x 6.25" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Multiple cracks to largest panel of letter opener; dents and scuffs to underside.
• 5 PC. TIFFANY STUDIOS HERALDIC DESK
  5 PC. TIFFANY STUDIOS HERALDIC DESK SET. 5 piece Tiffany Studios 'Heraldic' desk set including a letter holder, no. 2044; hinged cylindrical box with interior ashtray insert, no. 2045; pair of ink blotter ends - felt to underside covers markings; and a pen holder, no. 2776 A. From a Yonkers, NY estate. Dimensions: letter holder measures approx. 9.675" w x 2.675" d x 6.5" h. Condition: Good with general wear including light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Losses to finish on both ink blotter ends - one more significant than the other. Spot losses throughout set.
• GROUP OF GENTLEMAN'S DESK ARTICLESComprising: A
  GROUP OF GENTLEMAN'S DESK ARTICLESComprising: A Fortnum & Mason steel stirrup form pipe holder Two burlwood pipes An English brass fox and fence form letter holder An English silver inkwell, marked for Birmingham, 1946, maker's mark indistinct, with glass liner A silver plate stamp holder inscribed 'H.W.K., June 9, 1951, R.L.B.' The largest 6 in. high, (6 pcs). Condition Each with wear. The pipe rest with oxidation. The pipes with wear consistent with use. The letter holder with oxidation. The inkwell with oxidation and a few small bruises, the liner with a crack and a related chip. The stamp holder with heavy copper bleeding. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• TIFFANY STUDIOS 10 PIECE BRONZE ZODIAC
  TIFFANY STUDIOS 10 PIECE BRONZE ZODIAC DESK SET To include blotter ends (12.25" h x 2" w), inkwell (2.25" h x 4.25" w x 4.25" d), book ends (6.5" h x 4.75" d x 5.25" w), pen holder (9.75" l x 3" w), letter holder (6.25" h x 9.5" w x 2.5" d), clip (1.25" h x 3.75" d x 2.75" w) and tray (3" h). From a Brooklyn, NY estate. Condition: 2 different patinas.
• ENGLISH OAK LETTER HOLDER7 1/4 x 9 x
  ENGLISH OAK LETTER HOLDER7 1/4 x 9 x 3 in. Condition Some staining and wear, a few minor losses to the extremities. Some minor staining. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• Letter holder 5.5”L, stamped 800 ashtray
  Letter holder 5.5”L, stamped 800 ashtray 5.25”, an unmarked ashtray 4”L, and an English sterling spoon 7”L Approx. 7.3 oz t. Condition: good CT Transfer Fee $10
• GERMAN PORCELAIN, VON SCHIERHOLZ PORZELLAN
  GERMAN PORCELAIN, VON SCHIERHOLZ PORZELLAN MANUFAKTUR BOWL AND DRESDEN LETTER HOLDER, CA. LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY A Von Schwerholz Porzellan molded oval bowl, twist handle, scalloped rim and flared reticulated body. Hand painted polychrome foliate decoration finished with gilt. Marked on the bottom, overglaze blue, "Von Schierholz Porzellan stamp/C B Schierholz & Sohn/ Plaue/ Schwarzburg-S", 13" x 7 ½" x 3 ¼". Second, a Dresden molded porcelain 2 slot letter/ stationary holder, with scrolls and shells finished at the top with an oval reserve. Hand painted polychrome courting scene in the top reserve, finished with gilt. Marked on the bottom, grey: "H over swords/ Dresden." 7" x 4 ½" x 5 ½".
• (LOT OF 9) ARTS & CRAFTS DESK SET (lot
  (LOT OF 9) ARTS & CRAFTS DESK SET (lot of 9) Arts & Crafts desk set, each piece with a verdigris patina with reticulated stylized floral reserves fronting the slag glass inserts, consisting of a letter holder, two inkwells on stand, clip, letter opener, pen tray, blotter, rocker, and calendar, tallest 6"h x 4.5"w
• AN ARTS & CRAFTS PATINATED BRONZE LETTER
  AN ARTS & CRAFTS PATINATED BRONZE LETTER HOLDER An Arts & Crafts patinated bronze letter holder, early 20th century, 6"h x 8.75"l
• SIX ARTS AND CRAFTS BRONZE OR COPPER
  SIX ARTS AND CRAFTS BRONZE OR COPPER DESK ITEMS INCLUDING Six Arts and Crafts bronze or copper desk items including: a Tiffany Studios pen tray, a pair of unmarked copper bookends, an Apollo Studios covered humidor, an unmarked letter holder and a Heintz sterlin on bronze humidor, the largest 3.5"h x 10"w x 6.25"d
• Albert Berry. vases and desk items,
  Albert Berry. vases and desk items, nine pieces. c. 1925, hammered copper with applied patina, nickel silver. 11½ h × 4 dia in. result: $3,250. estimate: $1,000–1,500. This lot is comprised of five vases, one stamp box, one letter holder, and a table crumber. Impressed signature to underside of eight pieces ‘Berry's Craft Shop Their Mark Seattle’.
• Arthur Espenet Carpenter. Roll-Top desk
  Arthur Espenet Carpenter. Roll-Top desk and Wishbone chair. 1979/1985, American black walnut, brass, felt, rosewood, vellum, oak, African hyedua. 39¼ h × 54 w × 31 d in. result: $22,500. estimate: $20,000–25,000. Chair measures: 30.75 h x 21.5 w x 23 d inches. Desk features three drawers and a tambour top concealing interior illumination, an electrical outlet, nine small drawers, three letter holders, and writing surface with three rosewood butterflies. Carved signature and number to reverse of desk ‘Espenet 7909’, and to underside of chair ‘Espenet 8010 3 Re 85 Ellis’. Provenance: The Artist | Private Collection, California | Acquired in 2012 from the previous via Tripp Carpenter by the present owner
• John Wesley Williams. Desk and chair.
  John Wesley Williams. Desk and chair. c. 1980, bird's-eye maple, wenge. 51¼ h × 36 w × 31 d in. result: $3,528. estimate: $3,000–5,000. Desk features eight drawers, four-bay letter holder and flip-top writing surface. Branded signature to base of desk ‘Handcrafted by John Wesley Williams’.
• Wharton Esherick. Double pedestal desk.
  Wharton Esherick. Double pedestal desk. 1951, walnut. 34½ h × 51 w × 30 d in. result: $25,200. estimate: $18,000–24,000. Desk features a removable tabletop letter holder, six drawers, and two doors. Carved signature and date to letter holder and drawer ‘WE 1951’. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts | Rago, Modern, 28 October 2012, Lot 1039 | Acquired from the previous by the present owner, Important East Coast Collection
• Betty Woodman. Tang Letter Holder. c.
  Betty Woodman. Tang Letter Holder. c. 1980, glazed earthenware. 8 h × 25½ w × 9¼ d in. estimate: $5,000–7,000. Impressed signature to lower edge ‘Woodman’. Provenance: Private Collection, New York
• MARSTON POTTERY CERAMIC GREY POODLE
  MARSTON POTTERY CERAMIC GREY POODLE LETTER HOLDERStamped Marston Calif USA to bottom. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 7.5"L x 7"H x 3.25"W Manufacturer: Marston Country of Origin: United States
• TIFFANY STUDIOS GILT BRONZE LETTER HOLDERArt
  TIFFANY STUDIOS GILT BRONZE LETTER HOLDERArt deco design. Stamped Tiffany Studios 1803 to bottom. Tiffany Studios was founded by Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Charles Lewis Tiffany founder of Tiffany & Co. Louis Comfort Tiffany through Tiffany Studios became the American most associated with the Art Nouveau and Aesthetics movements, and his works are some of the most important in the history of American decorative arts. Issued: Early 20th c. Dimensions: 9.5"L x 4"H x 2.75"D Manufacturer: Tiffany Studios Country of Origin: United States
• ENGLISH STERLING SILVER LETTER HOLDERDESCRIPTION:
  ENGLISH STERLING SILVER LETTER HOLDERDESCRIPTION: An English Sterling Silver letter holder embellished along the front with incised vertical lines and monogrammed at the center. Marked along the back "Sterling" With English Hallmarks. Total Weight: 138 Grams CIRCA: Early-Mid 20th Cent. ORIGIN: England DIMENSIONS: H: 3.5" W: 4.75" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• (3 PC) BACCARAT CRYSTAL DESK SETDESCRIPTION:
  (3 PC) BACCARAT CRYSTAL DESK SETDESCRIPTION: A collection of Baccarat crystal desk articles, each signed and with original boxes. The lot features the following: 1 Letter holder 1 Pen Holder 1 Bowl CIRCA: 20th Cent. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: Letter Holder ( H: 2" W: 3") Bowl ( W: 8" W: 5" H: 2") Pen Holder ( H: 4" W: 3.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• 7PC ROYCROFT DESK ACCESSORIES HAMMERED
  7PC ROYCROFT DESK ACCESSORIES HAMMERED COPPERSet of beautifully crafted desk items from the acclaimed Roycroft Art & Crafts school in New York. Set includes tray, 3 desk calendar corners, letter holder, standing calendar frame, and ink well base. Items stamped with the Roycroft logo and display an Art Nouveau style iris flower. Largest piece measures 4.25"L x 2.5"W x 4.75"H. Manufacturer: Roycroft Country of Origin: USA Condition: Age related wear.
• 4 DESK ITEMS, INCL. GRAND TOUR AFTER
  4 DESK ITEMS, INCL. GRAND TOUR AFTER SANSOVINO MAGAZINE...Four (4) Grand Tour desk accessories, including bronze magazine holder, busts, and inkstand. 1st item: Intricate, pierced bronze magazine or file holder modeled after Antonio Gai's (Italy, 1686-1769) bronze gates of the Loggetta built by Jacopo Sansovino in St. Mark's Square, Venice, Italy, having hinged front with swivel latches, leather-covered wood backing with bronze flourish corners and mask handle, and foliate scroll feet. Illegible maker's mark to underside. 14 7/8" H x 14 1/2" W x 4" D. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 2nd item: Bronze portrait bust sculpture of Julius Caesar, mounted on a circular, wooden pedestal base. Illegibly inscribed and dated "1830" to underside with additional numbered sticker label. 8" H x 4 3/4" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 3rd item: Bronze portrait bust sculpture of Benjamin Franklin depicting with loose, shoulder-length hair, a period coat, and cravat, titled FRANKLIN in embossed letters along lower front edge and mounted onto a circular, pedestal base. 6 1/4" H x 4 1/8" W x 3 1/2" D. 20th century. 4th item: Victorian iron inkstand with Aesthetic movement foliate and geometric designs having three pen rests; a letter holder with gothic arch design; and two crystal inkpots having lobed body and block cut base with hinged, iron lids. Stamped with illegible mark and patent date "Nov. 25 1879" to underside. 5 1/8" H x 9 3/8" W x 6 1/2" D. Circa 1879. The collection of a Tennessee institution. Condition: All items in overall good condition. 1st item: Leather-covered backing with scattered surface scratches and wear, slight warping, splits to wood throughout, and slightly loose in setting. Swivel latches slightly loose. 2nd item: Minor loss measuring 3/8" x 1/8" and scattered flaws in the making. Wooden base with minor splitting. 4th item: Vertical components slightly loose in setting; loss of one arch decoration measuring 3/4" L. One crystal inkpot with surface hairline measuring approximately 1 1/4' L; one inkpot with previous repair and corresponding hairline.
• SEVRES BOWL, CUP & SAUCER PLUS LIMOGES
  SEVRES BOWL, CUP & SAUCER PLUS LIMOGES DESK ITEMSOne (1) Sevres turquoise bowl, centered with a painted likeness of Demeter, Greek goddess of the harvest, the interior sides adorned with raised enamel jewel ornamentation and gilt scrolls and gilt rim, marked with crossed L's with a center lowercase "a" and "S" beneath, 8 1/4" Dia. 2 1/4" H. 19th century; One (1) cup with matching saucer, having hand painted florals and gilt rims, bases with "M. Imp de Sevres" marks, cup 2 3/4" H, saucer 5 1/2" Dia. 19th century; GL Limoges desk accessories including inkwell, letter holder, and blotter corners, marked "Made in France" with script GL, the letter holder also with "Limoges". Inkwell 3" H x 8" W x 6" D; Letter holder 5 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W x 1 3/4" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. Condition: all with slight gilt loss, bowl with 1/2" scratch to interior scene, inkwell with 1/4" chip to left pot rim and one finial repaired.
• TIFFANY STUDIOS BRONZE PARTIAL DESK
  TIFFANY STUDIOS BRONZE PARTIAL DESK SETin the Venetian pattern, comprising letter holder (1644), inkwell box (1641), rolling blotter (1646), tray (1642), notepad holder (1691), letter opener (1685) and blotter ends (1692). Letter holder: 6 1/8" high, 10"wide, 2 3/4" deep. Box: 2 3/4" high, 5 1/4" wide, 3" deep. Rolling blotter: 2" high, 5 1/2" wide, 2 3/4" deep. Tray: 10" wide, 3 7/8" deep. Notepad holder: 7 1/2" wide, 4 3/4" deep. Blotter ends: 19 3/8" wide, 2 1/2" deep. Letter opener: 10 3/8" wide. Patina variations, oxidation, letter opener with damage to tip. Provenance: Property from a New Haven County CT Estate. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.