SIX PIECES OF 1ST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY DESK ACCESSORIES, INCLUDING A TORTOISE FORM INKSTAND & AN OAK BOOKSTAND,1st Quarter 20th Century. Several pieces are marked. Six pieces, consisting of an oak bookstand with carved supports, 18" in length; a J.P. Co. marked iron inkstand in the form of a turtle, the hinged shell cover opening to two glass ink bottles; an Art Deco marked Hickok covered box with deer to cover in relief; a faux-tortoiseshell magnifying glass; a glass ink bottle with brass neoclassical medallion to top of cover; a small inkwell constructed from shell casings. (6 total). - Ranging from 1 1/2" tall - 18" in length. PROVENANCE: Estate of Jim Graham, former Washington, DC, Councilman Estimate $100-200
One of the glass ink bottles to the turtle inkstand is broken. Both bottles are missing the covers. The hinged head of the turtle is a bit loose. General wear to all associated with age and use.
