Antique Victorian Arts &Crafts Nouveau Snakes Jugendstil Gilt Desk Paper Clip
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:59201344 | Style: Arts & Crafts Movement |
| Type: Desk Clip | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Antique: Yes | Material: Bronze, Gilt, Glass |
| Original/Repro: Original |
An ornate gilt bronze desk clip, looking to be from the Arts & Crafts or Aesthetic Movement. Decorated with detailed snakes and a bird, textured foliage, etc. It is large and heavy, measuring approximately 6 1/4" long - and is set with a large faceted amethyst cut glass stone, which keeps the top part in place.
Unfortunately, there seems to be something missing which would have held the top and bottom half together - they come apart easily. The top half still sits in the correct... fixing below, for display and use, as it is heavy, it would still hold paper.
I think that it is Czech in origin, as I have found similar large, ornate brooches, also described as Jugendstil in style. It's a very impressive piece, perfect for a stylish period desk, and probably quite easy to repair.
Please note that these items are stored in part of the house away from the rest of the family, I have no symptoms of the virus, and I wash my hands before packing anything - we are being very careful when we leave the house (rarely). After time spent in the post, items should not then be contaminated, even if they had been (which is unlikely).
Unfortunately, there seems to be something missing which would have held the top and bottom half together - they come apart easily. The top half still sits in the correct... fixing below, for display and use, as it is heavy, it would still hold paper.
I think that it is Czech in origin, as I have found similar large, ornate brooches, also described as Jugendstil in style. It's a very impressive piece, perfect for a stylish period desk, and probably quite easy to repair.
Please note that these items are stored in part of the house away from the rest of the family, I have no symptoms of the virus, and I wash my hands before packing anything - we are being very careful when we leave the house (rarely). After time spent in the post, items should not then be contaminated, even if they had been (which is unlikely).
