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Lot 513

Antique Art Nouveau Brass & Wood Rocking Ink Blotter – Ornate Desk Accessory

Estimate: $40 - $80
Starting Bid
$20

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Overview
This is a beautiful antique rocker ink blotter, an essential desk accessory from the late 19th to early 20th century. It was designed to quickly absorb excess wet ink from a page, a necessity when writing with fountain pens or quills.

Design & Materials

  • Material: Features an ornate brass top plate with decorative Art Nouveau floral and geometric patterns.
  • Construction: The top plate is secured to a curved wooden base by a central brass knob.
  • Mechanism: The knob can be unscrewed to detach the top plate, allowing for the replacement of the blotting paper.

Condition

  • The item shows a vintage patina on the brass, consistent with its age and use.
  • The original blotting paper is present but shows wear and tearing at the edges.
  • Dimensions: 2.5 x 4in

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services. All items will be shipped within 10 business days after payment has cleared.

Items must be picked up within 10 business days following the auction. Items not

collected within this timeframe will be placed in storage at a fee of $10.00 per item per day.