Lot 170
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A PAIR OF ROYCROFT 'ETRUSCAN' COPPER AND BRASS BOOKENDS CIRCA 1925
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A PAIR OF ROYCROFT 'ETRUSCAN' COPPER AND BRASS BOOKENDS CIRCA 1925

Details
A PAIR OF ROYCROFT 'ETRUSCAN' COPPER AND BRASS BOOKENDS
CIRCA 1925
shaped rectangular form with hammered finish, applied with brass foliate panel stamped mark
4.5in (11.5cm) high
Literature
McConnell, Kevin More Roycroft Art Metal Schiffer, page 17 for a box in the same range illustrated
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The Etruscan line by Roycroft exhibits the use of a verdigris patina to the copper adding to its medieval appearance. This experimental range was probably only produced for a short period of time in the mid 1920's

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