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Antoine Bourdelles, French Belle Epoch, Sculptural Bronze Bookends, Ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
French Belle Epoch
Antoine Bourdelle
Sculptural Pair of Bookends
Patinated Bronze
Edmond Etling & Cie Foundry, Paris
ca. 1910
DIMENSIONS
Height: 7.5 inches
Width: 3.33 inches
Depth: 3.33 inches
MARKINGS
Same markings are present on the plinths of both bookends:
Signed 'A. Bourdelle’.
Stamped ‘Edmond Etling & Cie Foundry, Paris’
ABOUT BOOKENDS
This exquisite pair of bookends, created by the renowned French sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, epitomizes the grace and emotional depth of the Belle Époque era. Each bookend is a remarkable sculpture in its own right, yet when placed together, they form an inseparable narrative composition, bound by a shared plot. One bookend captures the passionate embrace of Harlequin and his mistress, a tender yet intense moment frozen in time. The second bookend portrays Pierrot, lost in the anguish of jealousy, his expression and posture radiating sorrow and longing. Together, these two figurative sculptures create a dramatic scene, where the books they support become part of the stage set, acting as a barrier between the characters—much like a stage wall in a theatrical performance. The interplay of emotion and movement in this captivating sculptural pair makes it a true masterpiece, seamlessly blending art with functionality.
ABOUT SCULPTOR
Émile Antoine Bordelles (French, 1861 - 1929) was an influential and prolific French sculptor and teacher. He was a student of Auguste Rodin, a teacher of Giacometti and Henri Matisse, and an important figure in the Art Deco movement and the transition from the Beaux-Arts seyle to modern sculp[ture. His studio became the Musee Bourdelle, an art museum dedicated to his work, located at 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle, in the15th arondissement of Paris, France. His very well known for his use of quivering Romanesque forms in his depictions of mythological figures. One of his best known works Hercules the Archer (1909), was a commissioned sculpture for the financier Gabriel Thomas. Born Émile-Antoine Bourdelle on October 30, 1861 in Montauban, France, he learned woodworking as a youth from his father who was a cabinetmaker. While assisting his father during the workday, he studied drawing at the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse in the evening. Moving to Paris in 1885, the artist became an assistant to Auguste Rodin in 1893, Rodin’s influence is evident in many of Bourdelle’s early sculptures. By 1900, he had begun receiving commissions for a number of theaters and later taught classes at his studio to young artist such as Alberto Giacometti and Otto Gutfreund...
Category
French Belle Époque Vintage Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze inkwell
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.38"W x 5.38"D x 2.5"H
Good orig...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Sterling Silver
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949 with The Abacus book by Jesse Dilson. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Antique Perpetual Calendar, French Table Calender, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique perpetual calendar made from marble with complete and original set of plates for the dates.
France, early 20th century.
Category
French Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
Set of Antique Draughtsman's Rules, English, Engineer's Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique draughtsman's rules. An English, pine engineer's instrument set in a mahogany case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Superb personalised set of...
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British Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Beech
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures:...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern stamp box, desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
Ne...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Paper Clip
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern paper clip
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 2.2...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Fox Stamp Roll Holder, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique gilt bronze stamp roll holder featuring a leaping fox
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 3.75"W x 2.38"D x 3.75"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
American Country Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Large Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze large inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 6.3...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Pen Brush Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" bronze pen brush holder
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 2.25"H.
Go...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Plate, Utensil Tray, Bronze Doré, Signed M. Arvisenet
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful desk tray with ornaments of wheat straws.
Made of heavy bronze , nicely gilded.
Signed by the french artist "M. Arvisent".
The inscription at the front "L´harmonie d´Arv...
Category
French Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze blotter corners, with a custom green leather desk blotter.
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, Early 20th Ce...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Desk Calendar or Stationary Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk calendar holder or stationary holder featuring Greek key designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
N...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Plate, Signed "D´Aubrée", France, Jewelry Tray, 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bronze plate from France.
Signed by the artist "D'Aubrée" on the top.
Beautiful elaboration of the floral decoration.
Category
French Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Chinese abacuses dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black wooden beads. The original...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
C1920s Vintage Globe by Philips
By Frederick Philips
Located in London, GB
14 inch terrestrial Globe on a stylish onyx base
This Desktop Globe Dates C1920s to C1930s
Minor Signs of wear and Tear
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Onyx
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends si...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Leather-covered Desk Dish with Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Leather-covered Desk Dish with charming Smoking Accessories from the early 20th Century. Made in Austria by J. Weidman K.K. Hoffabrikant in Wienna
Wear consistent with age and use. ...
Category
Austrian Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "American Indian" pattern gilt bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 5.5"...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom brown leather desk pad
By Tiffany...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Three-piece Desk Set in gilded silver. Swedish Grace from CG Hallbergs from 1929
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful Three-piece Desk Set in gilded silver. Very period Swedish Grace from CG Hallbergs in Stockholm, Sweden dated 1929 by Swedish hallmarks. An elegant gilded silver inkstand...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Silver
Antique Silver Hukin & Heath Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, 1920s, Art Deco
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco Sealing Wax Desk Set, London, circa 1920.
Stamped at the bottom "H&H" for its firm Hukin &Heath, and a silver mark "9025".
Comprising: Seal, Match Strike & Holder, Candle Ho...
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English Art Deco Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures:...
Category
Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze pen tray
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, 1918
Measures: 8.63"W x 2.75"D x 0.5"H.
Good o...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern pen tray, desk tray, or ashtray
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze Doré and Slag Glass Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique gilt bronze Arts & Crafts period blotter ends in the "Bookmark" pattern with a custom black leather desk blotter
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the undersi...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Marble Desk Perpetual calendar by Jakob Maul, Germany, 1920s
Located in Oxford, GB
Art Deco
Perpetual calendar made of black Belgian marble and made by the well known german company Jakob Maul founded in 1912 very rare to find one of this ...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Chrome
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "American Indian" pattern, with a custom green leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios (signed t...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios (blotter en...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, Early 20th Cen...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze, Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Bookmark Pattern Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Bookmark" pattern gilt bronze rocker blotter
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.5"D x 2...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern desk letter holder rack
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th C...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze "Chinese" pattern blotter ends, with a custom green leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the unde...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Graduate Pattern Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Graduate" pattern inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures:...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze pen tray
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 3.13"D x 0.63"H
Good orig...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dore or Gilt Bronze Blotter ends by Tiffany Studios New York. The pair are item number 1751 and are a beautiful and rare Chinese pattern.
Re...
Category
Art Deco Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Blotter Ends & Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "American Indian" pattern, with a custom brown leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios (signed t...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Pad
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "Venetian" pattern, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, E...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.13"W x ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Brass Finished Hammered Copper Inkwell
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper inkwell
By Roycroft (signed with impressed orb and cross mark)
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 3.25"W x 3.25"...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Copper, Brass
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco period gilt bronze pen tray featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 3.25"D x 0.5"H
Good origina...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios Graduate Pattern Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze Graduate pattern blotter ends in verdigris finish, with a custom green leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Large & Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Pair of Fighting Ram Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good quality carved ram bookends.
Anyone who has ever witnessed two rams taking each other on in a battle for dominance, knows the amount of force that goes into these f...
Category
European Art Deco Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.75"W x 2.75"D x 1.75"H...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
WMF Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand of Rectangular Organic Flowing Form
Located in London, GB
WMF. Secessionist Art Nouveau Pewter Inkstand. Germany.
The inkstand is of rectangular organic form with stylized clovers to the front border, plain deep welled front and smaller si...
Category
German Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Pewter
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period "Zodiac" pattern gilt bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.63"W x ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Pen Brush
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze pen brush or pen wipe featuring Zodiac designs
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 3"W x 3"D x ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Notepad Holder With Pen Rest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze notepad holder with pen rest
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4"W x 6.38"D ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Pattern Bronze Doré Letter Rack
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "Zodiac" pattern desk letter holder rack
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Cent...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Paper Clip
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze paper clip
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 3.63"W x 3"D x 0.88"H
Good ori...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Edwardian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.
D. 1910
Category
Edwardian Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style rocker blotter
By Tiffany Studios (signed on the side)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 2.75"D x 2"H
...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set by Silver Crest Bronze Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice five piece Art Deco desk set in sterling silver coated bronze by Silver Crest Bronze Co., circa 1930s. The set is in good vintage condi...
Category
Japanese Post-Modern Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends featuring symbols of the Zodiac with a custom brown leather desk blotter
By Tiffany Studios (signed to t...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York "Adam" Bronze Doré Blotter Ends With Leather Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco period bronze blotter ends featuring Adam style or Neoclassical style swags, with a custom blue leather desk blotter.
By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends si...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
