A Continental patinated bronze and green onyx three-piece part elephantine desk set
Probably late 19th/early 20th century, underside of one incised ''Austria'', probably an assembled set, comprising a writing stand with utensil well inkpot (9'' x 12.5'' x 7.5''), a paperweight (3.75'' x 5.5'' x 3.25''), and a letter opener (11'' x 1'' x 0.75''), 3 pcs, est:$500/700
*Price Realized: $230.00

Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, Thousand Oaks, CA. Condition: Nicely cast. General marks, scratches, rubbing and wear commensurate with age and use. Dirt accumulation overall. Elephant on writing stand with small loss to tip of one tusk. Ink pot re-patinated or painted. Top does not sit centered on base. Lacking interior liner. With some chipped losses around edge of stand. Paperweight with scattered minor chipped losses around edges. Blade to letter opener with wear to surface and slightly bent. Handle with scattered minor and small chipped losses. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL

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