Inkwell (3) - Brass
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Three-piece brass desk set from the 1930s (1930–1940), including a monumental Neo‑Baroque ink set with a central ink pot opening and a missing lid, a decorative brass letter stand with rear slots, and a heavy, patinated brass ink pot on a profiled foot in used condition.
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Content of the lot
1. Monumental Neo-Baroque ink set / pen set
A richly decorated and heavily constructed brass ink set in openwork Rococo style. The object features a central ink pot opening, an integrated pen rack at the front, and a decorative rear frame for presenting pens. Note: the hinged lid of the central ink pot is missing.
2. Decorative letter holder / post stand
A particularly embossed brass panel featuring a depiction of a plowing farmer with two horses by a fence. The rear side is equipped with slots for organizing letters and documents. A beautiful piece of folk art with a decorative and functional appearance.
3. Classic brass ink pot
A compact yet heavy ink pot on a profiled base with a hinged lid. Executed in solid brass with a nicely patinated patina.
Style and period
Neo-Baroque / Neo-Rococo / Folk art
Late 19th century to circa 1940 (Antique & vintage period)
Condition
All objects are in original, used condition with a nice natural patina appropriate to their age. There are signs of use, including ink residues and oxidation in the details, which enhances the authentic look. The ink set is incomplete due to the absence of the lid of the central ink pot (see photos).
Content of the lot
1. Monumental Neo-Baroque ink set / pen set
A richly decorated and heavily constructed brass ink set in openwork Rococo style. The object features a central ink pot opening, an integrated pen rack at the front, and a decorative rear frame for presenting pens. Note: the hinged lid of the central ink pot is missing.
2. Decorative letter holder / post stand
A particularly embossed brass panel featuring a depiction of a plowing farmer with two horses by a fence. The rear side is equipped with slots for organizing letters and documents. A beautiful piece of folk art with a decorative and functional appearance.
3. Classic brass ink pot
A compact yet heavy ink pot on a profiled base with a hinged lid. Executed in solid brass with a nicely patinated patina.
Style and period
Neo-Baroque / Neo-Rococo / Folk art
Late 19th century to circa 1940 (Antique & vintage period)
Condition
All objects are in original, used condition with a nice natural patina appropriate to their age. There are signs of use, including ink residues and oxidation in the details, which enhances the authentic look. The ink set is incomplete due to the absence of the lid of the central ink pot (see photos).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
3
Material
Brass
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
5 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
