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Art Deco style desk set from the 1920s in glass and brass with a black hyalite glass base, European origin, in good condition with signs of age.
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Main Desk Set (Art Deco Style, 1920s)
The centerpiece is a symmetrical double set, characterized by clear geometric lines and contrasting materials, typical of interwar elegance.
Base: A rectangular plate of black hyalite glass, opaque and glossy, imitating obsidian. The upper edge is finished with an elegant bevel. The entire assembly is raised on four flattened spherical feet, made of brass.
Side Handles: Two curved brass handles, mounted directly on the glass base. They feature ornamental ring elements turned in the middle, serving to transport the set on the desk.
Main Inkwells: Two massive, identical pieces, placed symmetrically on the left and right.
Body: Made of solid crystal/heavy glass, cut into large geometric facets that reflect light.
Frames and Covers: Each inkwell is set in a square brass frame. The brass covers are faceted dome-shaped, hinged, and have a small front flap for quick opening.
Central Compartment: An open cylindrical container made of burnished brass. This was historically used to store replacement nibs, sand for drying ink, or a damp sponge.
Nib Rest: Two parallel brass metal bars mounted in front of the central compartment, designed to support the nibs during writing breaks.
Condition: The piece is complete and original. The metal surface shows a brownish patina ("old brass") applied at the factory, with minor traces of historical wear (including a superficial scratch on one of the frames that reveals the bright yellow brass underneath).
2. Additional Inkwells (Spare)
The two pieces added to the sides are individual, independent inkwells from other eras or sets.
Left Inkwell (Utilitarian/Interwar Style)
Body: A simple cubic bottle, with beveled edges and upper corners, providing stability on the table.
Lid: Made of pressed brass, with a smooth, domed shape and a simple hinged fastening system. It is a classic, sturdy model, frequently used in administrative offices or schools in the 1920s-1940s.
Right Inkwell (Victorian/Historic Style, late 19th century)
Body: Cubic base of thick, clear glass, similar in shape to the one on the left.
Lid (Accent Piece): An extremely elaborate and decorative metal lid. It features a brass border with floral and vegetal motifs in relief. The center of the lid is decorated with a circular, convex insert made of a dark cherry-colored material (colored glass, early Bakelite, or ornamental stone).
Features: The metal has a pronounced patina of green oxidation (natural cochlea), accumulated over time, which enhances its antique character.
Main Desk Set (Art Deco Style, 1920s)
The centerpiece is a symmetrical double set, characterized by clear geometric lines and contrasting materials, typical of interwar elegance.
Base: A rectangular plate of black hyalite glass, opaque and glossy, imitating obsidian. The upper edge is finished with an elegant bevel. The entire assembly is raised on four flattened spherical feet, made of brass.
Side Handles: Two curved brass handles, mounted directly on the glass base. They feature ornamental ring elements turned in the middle, serving to transport the set on the desk.
Main Inkwells: Two massive, identical pieces, placed symmetrically on the left and right.
Body: Made of solid crystal/heavy glass, cut into large geometric facets that reflect light.
Frames and Covers: Each inkwell is set in a square brass frame. The brass covers are faceted dome-shaped, hinged, and have a small front flap for quick opening.
Central Compartment: An open cylindrical container made of burnished brass. This was historically used to store replacement nibs, sand for drying ink, or a damp sponge.
Nib Rest: Two parallel brass metal bars mounted in front of the central compartment, designed to support the nibs during writing breaks.
Condition: The piece is complete and original. The metal surface shows a brownish patina ("old brass") applied at the factory, with minor traces of historical wear (including a superficial scratch on one of the frames that reveals the bright yellow brass underneath).
2. Additional Inkwells (Spare)
The two pieces added to the sides are individual, independent inkwells from other eras or sets.
Left Inkwell (Utilitarian/Interwar Style)
Body: A simple cubic bottle, with beveled edges and upper corners, providing stability on the table.
Lid: Made of pressed brass, with a smooth, domed shape and a simple hinged fastening system. It is a classic, sturdy model, frequently used in administrative offices or schools in the 1920s-1940s.
Right Inkwell (Victorian/Historic Style, late 19th century)
Body: Cubic base of thick, clear glass, similar in shape to the one on the left.
Lid (Accent Piece): An extremely elaborate and decorative metal lid. It features a brass border with floral and vegetal motifs in relief. The center of the lid is decorated with a circular, convex insert made of a dark cherry-colored material (colored glass, early Bakelite, or ornamental stone).
Features: The metal has a pronounced patina of green oxidation (natural cochlea), accumulated over time, which enhances its antique character.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Glass
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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