First an Art Nouveau style tazza by Maitland Smith, with figural bust mounts on whiplash curve double handles, labeled to underside (9 x 11.5 x 7 in.); included are nine polished stone eggs in varying earth sienna and terra verte hues; last an elliptical black marble inkstand, unmarked with bronze lion mount, round ink reservoir holder and pen stand, pen with Sengbusch Dipaday # 6 nib.


From the Estate of the late Ruth J. Hope, DeBordieu Colony, Georgetown, South Carolina

Some verdigris to brass with aged soldering at handles; a few tone eggs with minor light scratches; inkstand marble with some scratches and chips, felt underside is loose with wear; inkstand missing reservoir container/liner.