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Doré Byzantine Rocker Blotter

Creator: Tiffany Studios
Offered by: Lillian Nassau LLC

Description
The richly decorated surface of this Tiffany Studios Byzantine pattern Rocker Blotter, ca. 1910, may have been inspired by the intricate details found in decorative objects from the Byzantine Empire. The three-dimensional gilded surface of Tiffany's interpretation is marked by raised bronze and glass beads and inset coral panels of Tiffany favrile glass.

The Byzantine desk set was manufactured between 1908 and 1914, and was by far the most expensive commercial desk set sold by Tiffany Studios at the time; to make your blotter extra special, the 1909 Tiffany Blue Book stated that "Rosary Pearls" could be added in lieu of glass beads for a minor price increase.

Provenance:
Private Collection, New York

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Creation Date:	Circa 1910
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	170747

Dimensions

W.	5.75 in;	H.	2 in;	D.	2.85 in;
W.	14.61 cm;	H.	5.08 cm;	D.	7.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Lillian Nassau LLC, established in 1945, specializes in the extraordinary work of Tiffany Studios and Louis Comfort Tiffany, including lamps, glass, pottery, and metalwork. With over seventy-five years of expertise, they also offer 19th and 20th-century Decorative Art, Design, and Sculpture—contact them today at 212.759.6062 or via email at info@lilliannassau.com.