Stationery box - Brass
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A solid brass Liberty Italian desk letter- and document- organizer from the late 19th to early 20th century, circa 1890–1910, with a richly carved front shell, measuring 14 cm high, 17 cm wide and 14 cm deep, weighing about 1 kg.
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Description from the seller
Desk mail holder in solid brass – Liberty style – Italy, late 19th / early 20th century
Description
Rare and elegant solid-brass desk letter rack / document holder, attributed to Italian production, dating from the late 19th century to the early years of the 20th century (circa 1890–1910).
The object features a richly decorated architectural structure, with vertical compartments for organizing letters, documents, and sheets, and a finely molded front shell, a decorative and functional element typical of desk objects of bourgeois taste from the era.
Style and decoration
The style can be traced to Italian Liberty (Art Nouveau), with strong historicist influences, clearly evident in the ornamental motifs:
elegant botanical scrolls
stylized flowers
soft and symmetrical lines
surfaces richly worked in relief
A particularly prized element is the stylized female figures placed to the side between the divider panels, harmoniously integrated into the decoration. These figures, typical of Liberty aesthetics, evoke the theme of allegorical femininity, widely prevalent in Italian decorative art at the end of the nineteenth century, and confer on the object a strong artistic value as well as a functional one.
Materials and Construction
Solid brass (heavy), not sheet brass.
High-quality fusion with deep, well-defined details.
Solid and heavy structure (about 1 kg)
Stable base with built-in feet
The quality of the fusion and the decorative richness are compatible with a mid-to-high-end Italian production, intended for professional offices or reception desks.
Dimensions
Maximum height: 14 cm
Maximum width: 17 cm
Overall depth (including the front shell): 14 cm
Conditions
Excellent / perfect condition.
Subject:
There are no breaks.
does not present deformities,
There are no deficiencies.
There are no restorations.
The surface retains a beautiful natural brass patina, uniform and in keeping with its age, which further enhances the item. No structural or cosmetic damage to report.
Usage
Originally intended for desk use, it was used for:
letters,
documents,
correspondence,
Office cards.
Today it is ideal both as a collectible item and as a striking decorative element.
Conclusion
Splendid example of Italian Liberty decorative art, rare for quality, condition, and iconographic richness, with female figures and naturalistic motifs typical of the late nineteenth century. An object that combines function, aesthetics, and collectibility.
Desk mail holder in solid brass – Liberty style – Italy, late 19th / early 20th century
Description
Rare and elegant solid-brass desk letter rack / document holder, attributed to Italian production, dating from the late 19th century to the early years of the 20th century (circa 1890–1910).
The object features a richly decorated architectural structure, with vertical compartments for organizing letters, documents, and sheets, and a finely molded front shell, a decorative and functional element typical of desk objects of bourgeois taste from the era.
Style and decoration
The style can be traced to Italian Liberty (Art Nouveau), with strong historicist influences, clearly evident in the ornamental motifs:
elegant botanical scrolls
stylized flowers
soft and symmetrical lines
surfaces richly worked in relief
A particularly prized element is the stylized female figures placed to the side between the divider panels, harmoniously integrated into the decoration. These figures, typical of Liberty aesthetics, evoke the theme of allegorical femininity, widely prevalent in Italian decorative art at the end of the nineteenth century, and confer on the object a strong artistic value as well as a functional one.
Materials and Construction
Solid brass (heavy), not sheet brass.
High-quality fusion with deep, well-defined details.
Solid and heavy structure (about 1 kg)
Stable base with built-in feet
The quality of the fusion and the decorative richness are compatible with a mid-to-high-end Italian production, intended for professional offices or reception desks.
Dimensions
Maximum height: 14 cm
Maximum width: 17 cm
Overall depth (including the front shell): 14 cm
Conditions
Excellent / perfect condition.
Subject:
There are no breaks.
does not present deformities,
There are no deficiencies.
There are no restorations.
The surface retains a beautiful natural brass patina, uniform and in keeping with its age, which further enhances the item. No structural or cosmetic damage to report.
Usage
Originally intended for desk use, it was used for:
letters,
documents,
correspondence,
Office cards.
Today it is ideal both as a collectible item and as a striking decorative element.
Conclusion
Splendid example of Italian Liberty decorative art, rare for quality, condition, and iconographic richness, with female figures and naturalistic motifs typical of the late nineteenth century. An object that combines function, aesthetics, and collectibility.
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Brass
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated Period
20th century
