Description

A characterful Art Deco desk tidy, likely dating to around the 1930s. The black marble base incorporates a shallow groove to act as a pen rest. To one side sits a stylised bronze bird, crisply cast and set on a crescent moon finished in a silvered tone (probably silvered or nickel‑plated bronze). The crescent is stamped BRONZE.
To the other side is an octagonal lidded pot in bronze with geometric ribbing and banded detailing.
The pot’s interior shows age‑appropriate verdigris. and would be used for ink, nibs or small clips.
The contrast of dark marble, warm bronze and the cool silvered crescent is very much in the Art Deco taste, with simple forms and careful craftsmanship.
Condition: presents well with use consistent with age. Small nibbles to the edges of the marble. Light rubbing/tarnish to the metalwork and some rubbing to the silvered finish. Hinged lid opens and closes properly. A decorative and practical piece for a desk or writing table.