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Count Owned Asprey 24ct Gold Green Crocodile Leather 7 Piece Desk Set

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We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, custom made to order by a Polish Count, complete Asprey Green Crocodile leather with 24ct gold inlaid crown, desk suite This is pretty much the most luxurious desk set ever made. Custom ordered in the early 90’s by a polish count for the princely sum of £17,000, in today’s money that’s a surreal £41,114. The dealer I purchased it off managed the probate for the sale so they saw all the original purchases prices. The Smythson’s 24ct gold tipped paper which is included was £800 a pad! This suite is the only green example in the world, it is embossed with the Counts sypher which is a Crown very similar to the Rolex crown. The base of each piece is silk and finished with Asprey in gold The condition is pretty much retail new so far as I can see, there may be the odd age or transport related patina mark but I can’t see any The gilt scissors and letter opener come in a wonderful case which is rubber lined so they never slip out, the scissors are also engraved for Asprey Letter opener Height:- 21cm Width:- 1.5cm Depth:- 0.5cm Scissors Height:- 20.5cm Width:- 6cm Depth:- 0.5cm Ink blotter Height:- 8.5cm Width:- 9.5cm Depth:- 15cm Gilt calendar Height:- 5.5cm Width:- 15.2cm Depth:- 10.5cm Pen holder Height:- 12.5cm Width:- 9cm Depth:- 8.5cm Letter holder Height:- 23.5cm Width:- 33.5cm Depth:- 12cm Paper tray and lid Height:- 5.5cm Width:- 24.8cm Depth:- 37.8cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Width: 9.77 in (24.8 cm)Depth: 14.89 in (37.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 7
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823327285682
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