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Overall good vintage condition. Light to moderate cleaning to original patina on ashtray, inkwell, rocker blotter, and pen tray. Lamp base: overall very good condition, enamel intact, some minor losses to original patina, a couple of minor scuffs/scratches to body, three cracks and a few scratches to wood base. Ash tray: a couple of small dents, poorly executed repair to one flange of the match-holder, losses to enamel on one feather, a few small holes/losses to cigarette holders (one has broken weld under rim and is slightly loose). Inkwell: missing original liner, one dent to side of lid, a few scratches around base. Rocker blotter: one minor dent to side, base slightly flattened (likely from use). Pen tray: some light wear and oxidation to interior bottom. Blotter: original hardboard has scattered paint remnants and a few stains and scratches, losses to enamel on three feathers. Associated leather clipboard that sits on top of blotter likely a later addition. Set is comprised of a table lamp base, blotter with blotter ends, rocker blotter, inkwell, pen tray, and an ashtray and matchbox holder. Lamp base measures: 8.5 dia x 18 h inches (including socket). Incised signature and date to underside of pen tray and interior of inkwell lid ‘Harry Dixon San Francisco 1923’. USA, 1923
hammered copper with applied patina, enamel, hardboard, leather
16 h × 22 w in (41 × 56 cm) Provenance: Collection of Robert Weber, Atherton, CA | Thence by descent | Private Collection


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