#80 • Austrian Gesch Etched Copper Ink Well & Pen Holder

Part of B&B Mercantile Business Liquidation (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $13.00

Status: Sold

Graceful Art Nouveau copper desk piece which is marked on the base "Ges Gesch" and "Austrai" on the bottom. Holds pens in curved sections on both sides with a platform center that has a lidded compartment holding two porcelain ink wells - both marked with Roman numeral III on the base. It is etched with a floral design in four areas. There is aged patina to the copper. Other than a chip on the edge of one ink well liner but is in good vintage condition. KS