Renaissance Revival Brass Desk Set, English c 1900
| Current Bid: | £26.00 |
| Bid Increment: | £2.00 |
| Next Min Bid: | £28.00 |
| Buyer’s Premium: | £6.24 |
| Total Amount: | £32.24 |
| Number of Bids: | 3 |
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Highest Bidder: | User 1402 |
| Auction Start: | 21/07/24 19:15:00 UTC |
| Auction Ending: | 04/08/24 19:08:00 UTC |
| Auction Finished : | 04/08/24 19:08:27 UTC |
LOT NUMBER 5
Renaissance Revival Brass Desk Set, English c 1900
A brass desk set, comprising an inkwell and a pair of candlesticks, all with square bases and short feet, the inkwell of pagoda like form with a hinged lid above a square surround, the candlesticks with urn like candle holders and loop handles again with a square surround, all with heavily cast decoration of floral scrolls and and mask heads. The solidity of the shapes here with an element of the architectural in the design and the style of the decoration which loosely recalls pieces from the classical period both reflect one of the design fashions of the late nineteenth century which looked back to and developed variants on renaissance art. The ‘renaissance revival’ style could be found in many areas of the arts including architecture and interior decoration. Accessories were also produced to match of which this desk set is an excellent example. The pieces are unmarked and the maker cannot be determined but the well known firm of William Tonks and Sons, whose 1890 catalogue still exists, produced many pieces in a similar style which allows the late nineteenth century dating here. This set is probably now rather more decorative than practical but would certainly add a touch of opulence to interior furnishings.| Size: | Inkwell 10 x 10 x 10 cm, Candlesticks 8.5 x 8.5 x 10 cm |
| Weight: | 1.32 kgs for all pieces |
| Date: | 1900 |
| Condition: | Very good condition generally, the inkwell missing its original glass liner |
| Estimate: | £40 – 60 |
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