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Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Denmark Pewter Inkwell Paper Knife Writing Desk Set

$2,046.20
£1,488.59
€1,700
CA$2,792.47
A$3,109.67
CHF 1,618.41
MX$38,341.88
NOK 20,611.72
SEK 19,373.02
DKK 12,937.79
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This very strong design by Mogens Ballin (1871-1914) of a writing table set comprising an inkwell, a letter opener, a blotter and a writing board was executed in pewter, glass, ebony and green cart in 1900-1905 ca. Mogens Ballin was a painter and a silversmith. He was one of the foremost Danish designers of the Art Nouveau period. Size writing board: 50 cm (W) x 27,4 cm (L) Size letter opener: 26,5 cm (L) x 4,8 cm (W) Size blotter: 15 cm (L) x 7,6 cm (W) Size inkwell: 17,5 cm (W)
  • Creator:
    Mogens Ballin
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1905
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU149016938301

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