A collection of desk accessories including a pair of gilt bronze desk figures Possibly late 19t...

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A collection of desk accessories including a pair of gilt bronze desk figures Possibly late 19th century or later Each with hinged bodies enclosing a void interior, possibly used as inkwells or match holders, together with a North Italian carved and polychrome figure of a nobleman on a simulated painted marble pedestal; an Italian slate and specimen marble paper weight; a Continental silver and malachite letter knife and matching magnifying glass; and a gilt-brass and malachite inkwell, the pair of figures: 9.5cm wide, 9.5cm deep, 16.5cm high (3 1/2in wide, 3 1/2in deep, 6in high) (the paperweight: 20.5cm wide) (7) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A collection of desk accessories including a pair of gilt bronze desk figures Possibly late 19t...

Lot 0268

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