AN ASSEMBLED ORMOLU AND MALACHITE DESK SET
THE ROBERT B. AND BEATRICE C. MAYER FAMILY COLLECTION
AN ASSEMBLED ORMOLU AND MALACHITE DESK SET

SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

Details
AN ASSEMBLED ORMOLU AND MALACHITE DESK SET
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Comprising an oblong inkstand tray and inkwell, en suite with a pair of candlesticks, a short candlestick with seal, and a pyramidal stampholder, a letterbox, with ogival hinged cover fronted by script monogram ‘TM’ and dated ’13.Aug.1868,’ a flat letter holder; a feather form pen, an owl form inkwell; a rectangular desk weight; a rectangular jewel-mounted casket; and a jewel-mounted casket with ogival hinged cover
3 in. high (7.6 cm.) high, 12 ½ in. (32 cm.) long, 8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) wide, the oblong inkstand
Provenance
Acquired from South Audley Art Galleries, London, 1958 (partial lot).

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