Tiffany Studios, Zodiac Match Stand, Letter Clip, and Pen Trays

Lot Details & Additional Photographs

New York, early 20th century, bronze with proprietary acid-etched and gilt patina, ornamented in primitive zodiac designs, all impressed "TIFFANY STUDIOS (STVDIOS) / NEW YORK" with the model number to the underside, including a match stand 1041 (3 3/4 x 4 12 x 4 1/2 in.), and a letter clip model 1080 ( in.); and (2) pen trays model 1000 (10 x 3 1/8 in.).

Literature: Duncan, Alastair. Tiffany Lamps and Metalware: An illustrated reference to over 2000 models. 2007, pages 438-439, 473-475 (illustration nos 1739, 1743, 1861, 1862, 1863, 1868).

Areas of wear and rubbing to the patina; stand retains old felt underside; some oxidation greening spots to the two pen trays.