The Heraldic Desk Set was introduced by Tiffany Studios around 1910. This rare Tiffany desk set features decorative elements inspired by British armorial bearings and heraldry. The surfaces of the cast bronze set are intended to replicate the texture of leather with additional cold painted enamel, with stylized borders mimicking riveted studs and strap work in oxidized silver patina.
This Letter Rack from the set is decorated with applied escutcheons in oxidized silver. A large central shield depicts the coat of arms of the United Kingdom, while four smaller squared escutcheons depict two knights, one with a crowned helm, in addition to a knight's glove and shoe.
This rare example of Tiffany metalwork is fully signed.
Height: 6 ¼ inches
(15.9 cm)
Length: 9 ½ inches
(24.1 cm)
Depth: 2 ½ inches (6.4 cm)