August Gallery Auction
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3038
Phoebe Anna Traquair Attributed Arts & Crafts Desk Set
Estimate: $1,300 - $1,800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Phoebe Anna Traquair Attributed Arts & Crafts Desk Set. Phoebe Anna Traquair (Irish, 1852-1936); copper desk set with brass mounts and polychrome enamel accents; comprising glass inkwell in copper base, calendar with cardboard date cards included, ink blotter with paper installed, stamp box, letter organizer, four blotter corners. No apparent maker marks. {Approximate dimensions: Inkwell 3 1/8" high x 3 1/8" wide and deep, calendar 4 3/8" high x 7 1/4" wide, stamp box 1 1/2" high x 4 3/8" wide x 3 1/4" deep.}.
Condition
Some patina and surface wear throughout. Blotter corners with damage to holes and some bends, possibly married to this set from a different set. Date cards with some discoloration, some wear and minor loss to corner.
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