Decorative ornament - Portugal - secretary's tin
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Estimated period 1930–1950; made in silver with pau santo wood and in the Art Deco style.
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Antique Double Secretary Inkstand with Perpetual Calendar and Silver Inlays – Vintage (1930s-1950s)
An extraordinary collectible piece, of high prestige and rarity! This is a complete desk/inkstand from the Estado Novo / Mid-Century period (1930s to 1950s), bringing together all the tools needed for a high-ranking secretary of the time.
The set is exquisitely crafted in solid noble wood (bocote), decorated with elegant geometric bone/ivory inlays that create an impressive Art Deco contrast. On the sides, it features two watertight compartments for ink, whose wooden lids are topped with silver appliqués bearing the Coat of Arms of Portugal (National Arms). In the center, it has a functional Portuguese perpetual calendar rolling mechanism.
The central decorative element is a generous hand-pushed silver plaque with floral motifs of roses, daisies, and foliage, featuring a personalized engraved monogram at the center. The base also includes a chased silver channel for resting dip pens, with ornamented corners that perfectly harmonize the entire set. A superb and imposing piece for high-end decoration, executive offices, or demanding collectors.
Technical Details & Specifications:
• Era: Circa 1930-1950 (Mid-Century / Prestige Art Deco).
• Material: Structure in noble wood (bocote), inlays in bone/ivory and rich silver accents.
• Notable Elements: National Arms (Portugal), Perpetual Calendar, and Central Monogram Plate.
• Calendar Language: Portuguese.
• Estimated Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm to 35 cm (width) x 18 cm to 22 cm (depth) x 10 cm to 12 cm (maximum height).
• Condition: Antique piece in excellent aesthetic condition, showing only the natural patina of time on metal and wood, which enhances its historical character and attests to its age.
Legal Information & Sale Terms:
• Jewellery Framework: Item with silver applications without assay marks, marketed under Decree-Law no. 120/2017, Article 2, para. c).
• Responsibility Note: The images faithfully reflect the current real state of the item. By viewing the listing and proceeding with the purchase, the buyer accepts the object in its present condition, acknowledging all details visible in the photographs.
Keywords (Direct Copy Tags)
Antique desk inkstand, Perpetual calendar desk, Bocote vintage, Old Portuguese silver, Portugal crest silver, Antique escritoire, Desk antiques, Silver Decree-law, Estado Novo collectable, Double inkstand wood, Silver monogram retro, Silver without assay
Average approximate dimensions - 35*22*12 cm
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Signs of use.
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Antique Double Secretary Inkstand with Perpetual Calendar and Silver Inlays – Vintage (1930s-1950s)
An extraordinary collectible piece, of high prestige and rarity! This is a complete desk/inkstand from the Estado Novo / Mid-Century period (1930s to 1950s), bringing together all the tools needed for a high-ranking secretary of the time.
The set is exquisitely crafted in solid noble wood (bocote), decorated with elegant geometric bone/ivory inlays that create an impressive Art Deco contrast. On the sides, it features two watertight compartments for ink, whose wooden lids are topped with silver appliqués bearing the Coat of Arms of Portugal (National Arms). In the center, it has a functional Portuguese perpetual calendar rolling mechanism.
The central decorative element is a generous hand-pushed silver plaque with floral motifs of roses, daisies, and foliage, featuring a personalized engraved monogram at the center. The base also includes a chased silver channel for resting dip pens, with ornamented corners that perfectly harmonize the entire set. A superb and imposing piece for high-end decoration, executive offices, or demanding collectors.
Technical Details & Specifications:
• Era: Circa 1930-1950 (Mid-Century / Prestige Art Deco).
• Material: Structure in noble wood (bocote), inlays in bone/ivory and rich silver accents.
• Notable Elements: National Arms (Portugal), Perpetual Calendar, and Central Monogram Plate.
• Calendar Language: Portuguese.
• Estimated Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm to 35 cm (width) x 18 cm to 22 cm (depth) x 10 cm to 12 cm (maximum height).
• Condition: Antique piece in excellent aesthetic condition, showing only the natural patina of time on metal and wood, which enhances its historical character and attests to its age.
Legal Information & Sale Terms:
• Jewellery Framework: Item with silver applications without assay marks, marketed under Decree-Law no. 120/2017, Article 2, para. c).
• Responsibility Note: The images faithfully reflect the current real state of the item. By viewing the listing and proceeding with the purchase, the buyer accepts the object in its present condition, acknowledging all details visible in the photographs.
Keywords (Direct Copy Tags)
Antique desk inkstand, Perpetual calendar desk, Bocote vintage, Old Portuguese silver, Portugal crest silver, Antique escritoire, Desk antiques, Silver Decree-law, Estado Novo collectable, Double inkstand wood, Silver monogram retro, Silver without assay
Average approximate dimensions - 35*22*12 cm
Trace and track shipping DELNEXT,
No shipping to Islands!
Signs of use.
Note: insured and packaged
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
200 g
Wood type
Satinwood
Title additional information
secretary's tin
Material
Silver, Wood
Country of origin
Portugal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
