1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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Oct 18, 2015 - Oct 19, 2015
James Deakin & Sons (England (Sheffield), 1866-1940), circa 1886-1897. A silverplate standish or desk set with glass trumpet vase and two inkwells, the swelled rectangular base raised on four ball feet and decorated with intricate impressed motif, the base mounted at center with a figural horned deer or stag backed by a tree form with reticulated figural leaves mounted at top with a glass trumpet vase etched with grape leaves and bunches, the deer form flanked to either side by removable glass inkwells each with hinged silver plated lids, and with crossed tree trunk forms at back of base as quill or pen rest. Marked to underside of body "James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield, Faudel London, P3578". Overall approximately 15" tall, 9" wide, 6" deep. Provenance: From the Estate of Mary L. Haugk, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Removable glass vase with numerous chips and nicks to bottom (not visible while in stand and sits upright), scattered surface scratches from rubbing on base, a few scattered flea bites. No other signs of damage, loss or repairs. Light oxidation to metal commensurate with age and handling. Removable glass inkwells with light scratches to bottom commensurate with age and light use--no chips or nicks. All elements present with no losses. Missing one wing nut on bottom of standish.