Description: Second Empire French Marble and Enameled Gilt Desk Set EXCEPTIONAL Second Empire French white marble and enameled gilt metal desk set consisting of a letter holder with inkwells, blotter, scales, and paperweight. The inkstand and letter rack are decorated with gilt foliate swags, ribbon handles, and a gilt framed beautifully-detailed enameled miniature portrait of a woman between the pen rests and ink pots. The blotter is the roll type and the paper-weight is decorated with gilt frame; both having gilt-edged enameled miniatures. The pair of scales also with a miniature enameled portrait inset on the base with gold decoration. Late 19th century French, typical of wares sold on the Rue Rivoli in Paris at this period. Measure:Letter Holder/Ink Wells: 12 5/8" long; 6" high; 6 1/2" wideBlotter: 4 1/4" long; 2 1/8" wide; 2 1/8" highScales: 7" log; 6" high; 5 3/8" widePaperweight: 5 1/4" long; 3 3/4" wide Very good original condition; typical dust residue and natural patina consistent with age. My primary goal is 100% customer satisfaction and 5 star service. Please contact me if you have any concerns prior to opening a case through eBay and I will make every attempt to respond quickly and to do my best to address any issues to your full satisfaction. I do my best to provide a complete and accurate description of each item, including damage or flaws, and to provide many different photographs to view the condition of each piece. In most cases, I sell antique or vintage preowned items that commonly have manufacturing imperfections or age. I try to discuss or photograph to the best of my ability any or all that impact condition. I pack carefully and use high quality packing materials to assure the safety of the item. If you have specific requests or needs, relative to packing, please let me know in advance since use of additional materials or boxing may impact shipping costs. If you have questions on shipping estimates or need combined shipping quotes, please contact me and I'll be happy to help. Generally, there are no further price reductions for items on sale at 50% or more. THANK YOU so much for shopping with me. I really appreciate your business.
Price: 1999.99 USD
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-31T18:33:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 28.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: Enamel
Primary Material: Marble
Country/Region of Origin: France
Material: Marble
Age: 1800
Style: French
Color: Gold
Type: Desk Sets
Original/Reproduction: Original
