07-13-201707-14-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3020BBoston
July 13, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
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Two Light Blue Jasper-mounted Desk Items

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$584$475
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3020BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 14, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Two Light Blue Jasper-mounted Desk Items, England, late 19th century, brass-trimmed sliding fruitwood bookends with two circular medallions, dia. 1 7/8, retailed by Bailey & Co., Chestnut and 12th St., Philadelphia, overall closed lg. 13 1/4; and a copper and brass scale with oval medallions to pans, marked "Howell, James and Co. Regent St., London," with six weights, lg. 7 5/8 in.
Estimate $500-700

Bookends with usage wear; 1 1/2" chip to one end of frame; chips and nicks along footrim.


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Keywords

Bailey & Co., United Kingdom, London