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Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

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Fine and rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau / Secession / Arts & Crafts Erhard & Sohne writing desk set including pen tray with inkwell, match, letter and notepad holder, cord dispenser with small scissors and a large scissors with sheath with amazing inlaid wood veneer and patinated brass showing floral leafy branch decoration, Germany circa 1900. The presented and chosen motifs reflect the spirit of the time, Jugendstil. The offered antique set of 6 pieces stays in very good to excellent original condition with a nice and warm patina, minor typical and characteristic wear consistent with age and use. The high-end antique Jugendstil objects show superior craftsmanship and design elements by the renowned designers, Erhard & Sohne, established in 1844 in Germany. The famous German company was granted the world patent for the manufacture of brass inlay in 1904. We are proud to offer additionally a rare Jugendstil dragonfly bowl / tray and a fine pair of trinket caskets / jewelry boxes, all by Erhard & Söhne in our parallel listings. The writing desk set comprising 6 pieces : 1. Erhard & Sohne Jugendstil wood and brass inlay ink stand or pentray with inkwell, integrated columns feet at each corner, rectangular form, the cylindrical inkwell with geometric foliate and lattice decoration flanked by two trays with reticulated galleries, the central section with feather and rosette panel and five section pen rest. 28,5 cm / 11,22 inches wide, 10 cm / 3.94 inches high, 18 cm / 7.09 deep 2. paper clip or letter holder, which can be used on desk or mounted to the wall 12,5 cm / 4.92 inches wide, 3cm / 1.18 inches tall and 6,5 cm / 2.56 inches deep 3. notepad holder 9,5 cm / 3.74 inches wide, 15 cm / 5.91 inches tall and 2 cm / 0.79 inches deep 4. matchholder width 11 cm / 4.33 inches, 8,5 cm / 3.35 inches tall 5. large scissors with sheath 25 cm / 9.84 inches long 6. cord dispenser with lid and small scissors to the side width 10 cm / 3.94 inches, 10,5 cm / 4.13 inches tall, scissors 12 cm / 4.72 inches long.
  • Creator:
    Erhard & Söhne (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Jugendstil (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nierstein am Rhein, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2625334067712
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