Lot #1848 Riviere Studios Desktop Items, Bronze Overlay and Slag Glass: Letter Holder and Stamp Box

Description:

Riviere Studios Desktop Items, Bronze Overlay and Slag Glass: Letter Holder and Stamp Box. Antique, Riviere Studios (lamp and accessory business late 19th early 20th century) directly competing with Tiffany Studios. Two matching desktop pieces made of slag glass with bronze overlay in organic designs. Dual letter holder 4.5 x 8" and a fine matching stamp box. Note: the back panel of slag glass is cracked but pieces held in place by the overlay and scarcely visible. The box is under lid has a tight fissure about 3" in the glass. Still very handsome pieces and at least 115 years old. Estimated Value $250 - 400

Categories: Glass, Porcelain, Decorative Arts