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Antique Asprey Miniature Reference Book Set and Boulle inlaid rack

$2,800
£2,136.33
€2,432.04
CA$3,935.43
A$4,326
CHF 2,271.13
MX$51,439.22
NOK 29,166.45
SEK 26,567.48
DKK 18,171.27

About the Item

Finest Quality Antique Art Deco period miniature book set and original tortoise shell Boulle brass inlaid stand from Asprey dating to 1921. Each book leather bound with gilt end pages. Books include Dictionary, French and English Dictionary, Atlas, Gazeteer (geographic dictionary), French and Latin Quotations, English Quotations and Proverbs, Classics and Mythology, and Encyclopedia. Stand measures 8 1/2 by 8 3/8 by 4 5/8 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 8.38 in (21.29 cm)Depth: 4.63 in (11.77 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Tortoise Shell,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1921
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Losses in a few areas, plus scuffs, scratches and nicks. Cover of the French and English Dictionary detaches.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881946614062

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