Tiffany Desk Pieces - Tiffany Lamps

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William Holland, 1554 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(this address is for mail & parcels only)
Fax: 1.610.344.0651
email: bill@hollandarts.com

TIFFANY DESK PIECES
Pine Needle & Grapevine Patterns
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Archive photo, previous inventory

Updated 11 May 08
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Why should I buy from hollandarts.com?
Here is MY guarantee: "I guarantee the authenticity, age, and condition of everything that I sell. If you are unhappy for any reason, return the item in its original condition within 7 days for a full refund, minus shipping costs."
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Here is Ebay's guarantee: "We are just a venue." Caveat Emptor!!

Regarding the CONDITION of the desk pieces:
Most desk pieces are about 100 years old. Collectors vary widely as to what signs of age they are willing to accept. Most pieces will show some signs of use--maybe an ink stain or some minor wear to the patina. Tiffany's parsimonious gold plating was easily worn away necessitating regilding of some pieces using basically the same gold and same process as he used. I can usually tell the difference. Please inquire if this is important to you. Currently there is no standardized grading system used by dealers. And ebay sellers confuse the issue further describing almost every item as "breathtaking", "stunning" & "fabulous". I rarely offer pieces that I would not proudly show in my own collection. And, unlike ebay, if you are unhappy for any reason, you may return the item for a full refund. SEE DETAILS
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Tiffany lamps contained the best electrical elements--sockets, cords and plugs--available at their time of manufacture. Rarely do I see or hear of a lamp shorting out except from the occasional exposed cord that has lost its insulation from misuse or poor storage.

Every lamp that I sell has been plugged in, lighted with appropriate wattage bulbs, (desk lamps: 40w, single socket floor lamps: 60w, multi-socket lamps: 25-40w per socket), switched on and off numerous times, and left lighted for at least four hours. This is the extent of my safety and functionality test. I am not an electrician.

Remember, all Tiffany lamps are 80-100+ years old, and things wear out eventually. It is good insurance to have a qualified electrician check your lamp and for you to follow common sense procedures, like using low wattage bulbs which do not produce as much resistance (heat) in the wiring and using GFIC outlets or adapters to break the circuit if there is a short.

Collectors Item: OUT-OF-PRINT. The affordable reference book on Tiffany desk pieces
and other decorative articles. Shows original Tiffany catalog pictures of many desk sets and individual items.
The appendix includes Tiffany's numbering system, so you can identify the odd-ball piece. 208 pages, hardbound.
Not as complete as Tiffany At Auction, (retail approx. $700.00). Mint condition with dust jacket.
The cost of this book: only $75 postpaid. (4 copies remaining)

The only book on Tiffany Windows. OUT-OF-PRINT. It contains pictures of over 200 windows,
more than half in full-color. 224 Pages, hardbound. $100 VG+ condition with dust jacket.
For other Tiffany Items, click here:

Solid Bronze Art Nouveau Numbers. 4" tall. $18 each, 3 for $50, plus shipping.

I now accept your credit card or e-check payment through PayPal
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Buy with Confidence.
Why should I buy from hollandarts.com?
Here is MY guarantee: "I guarantee the authenticity, age, and condition of everything that I sell. If you are unhappy for any reason,
return the item in its original condition for a full refund, minus shipping costs. CLICK HERE for time limits and details"
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Shipping & Insurance Rates: In the past, I have tried to include shipping on many items.
It is getting too expensive for me to continue doing this. To simplify matters,
I have opted to use a flat rate shipping chart. Some may pay a little too much and some
will get a bargain. I pay for supplemental insurance up to $1000, that does not show
up on the postage amounts on the package.
If you desire Quicker delivery, email for rates.
Insurance is included up to $1000
Over $1000 is $0.80 per $100
Desk Pieces: $25/order: Ground rate.
Unframed Icart Etchings: $20/order: 2 Day air rate.
Framed Parrish Art (not oversized): $25/item: Ground rate.
Unframed Parrish Art (not oversized): $15/item: 2 Day air rate.
Framed Icart Etchings (not oversized): $50/etching: Ground rate
Unframed Erotica: $15/order: 2 Day air or Priority Mail
Repro Prints: $10/order:USPS Priority Mail
Desk Lamps, Large Lamps or Oversized Framed Pieces: To Be Determined.
Book prices INCLUDE shipping and they are sent separately by USPS "media mail."
Allow about 7 work days for their delivery.
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Other INFO: Sales tax must be paid on all orders shipped to PA,
unless an exemption form is sent to me. The tax rate is 6%.
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CLICK below to visit my other web pages
Louis Icart Etchings: Over 230 scanned pictures
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Maxfield Parrish: Art Prints, Calendars & more
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Tiffany Desk Sets: Inkwells, frames, etc.
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Tiffany Lamps & Glass: Genuine & Guaranteed
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Icart Erotic Etchings: over 120 scanned pictures
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Boudoir Art: by other deco artists
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Icart Repro Prints: $15 and up

3x1.5x3.5"	postal scale	perfect except for slight wear to celluloid	email
3.5x7"	reading glass	patina wear shown in picture	email
4" diameter	paperweight	patina wear to knob as seen in picture	email
12x3.5x9"	large 3-cavity paper rack	nice glass	email
4x3.5"	powder jar	seldom seen rare item, and in A+ condition	email
6x3x2"	rocker blotter	beaded with glass in knob	email
16" tall	Tiffany Pinecone desk lamp with 10" Tiffany Damascene shade.	.	email
3x3x3"	small square inkwell	a transitional piece: beaded with some early pine needle filigree incorporated on the sides.	email
4.5x2x1.5"	stamp box	.	email
6x3x2"	rocker blotter	beaded. glass in the knob	sold
4.5x3.5x1.5"	utility box	beaded	email
6.5x4x2"	medium cigarette box	beaded	email
7"	letter opener	hard to find this all metal opener.	email
3.75x8.5"	thermometer	super mottled slightly dichroic ochre/yellow colored glass. replaced tube reads about 8 degrees high. tube is straight (looks wavy in picture for some reason).	email
3.5x7"	bill file	.	email
6.5x3.75"	large round inkwell	note minor wear in picture	email
9.5x2.5"	pen tray	.	email
2x2"	pen wipe	one hairline. replaced brush	$425
4x4x4"	large square inkwell	beaded. exceptional mint condition--better than the photo. original glass insert with removable Bakelite liner	email
6x3x2"	rocker blotter	.	email
8x4"	set of 4 blotter corners.	some wear to patina. early filigree pattern	$475
3x3x3"	small square inkwell	beaded	email
12"	blotter ends	.	email
19"	blotter ends top picture shows left half, bottom picture shows right half.	.	email

8x6.75"	frame for calendar or picture	opening is 3.5 x 2.5"	email
2x2"	pen wipe	.	email
7"	pen	getting impossible to find these	email
12"	blotter ends	wear to gold as shown in picture	$175
6x3x2"	rocker blotter	one tight hairline	$275
10x6x2.5"	2-cavity paper rack	.	email
3x3x3"	small square inkwell	beaded. ink stains on top as seen in picture.	$475

2.25x1.25x1"	matchsafe	.	sold
3x1.5x3.5"	postal scale	perfect condition	sold
3.5x7"	bill file	.	email
4.5x3.5x1.5"	utility box	beaded	email
5x7""	notepad holder	early model with oak base. minor cracks to wood underneath where screws go through at very top. they do not extend into the visible surface inside.	email
8x2.5x1.5"	deep pen tray	it is rare to find this tray with distinct grapevine filigree. usually it has a generic vine design. unsigned. one V shaped crack on one side shown in second pic top center	$500
9.25x1.25"	letter opener	beaded	email
5.5x3.75x2"	cigarette box	beaded	email
4x2.25x1.5"	stamp box	beaded. removable insert is missing	email
4.5x3.5"	frame for calendar or picture	one tight crack in upper corner. opening is 3x2"-- about the size of a business card	email
14x6.5x6" or 23" wide when expanded	adjustable book rack	barely visible monograms on center rail where books will sit-see picture.	email
3x2.25"	mucilage pot	hard to find	email
7"	letter opener	hard to find this all metal opener.	email
5" diameter, 3" high	5" metal shade	mica & silk lined. fits candlesticks & candlelamps	$350
12x3.5x9"	3-cavity paper rack	the big one	email
6.75x4x3"	deep cigarette box	super glass and patina	email
9" tall	desk lamp	mint. all original except the cord & plug. *See lawyer inspired footnote regarding safety	email
2x2"	pen wipe	one hairline. replaced brush	$425
8x4"	set of 4 blotter corners	very minor wear	$450
10x6.25x2.5"	2-cavity paper rack	.	$1250
5x4.5"	match & ashtray combination	later design with reinforced matchbox holder	email
6.5x4x2"	cigarette box	beaded	email
2.25x2.25"	urn-shaped pen wipe	replacement brush	$390
9.5x2.5"	pen tray	.	email
19"	long blotter ends	.	sold
12"	blotter ends	.	email

5x7""	notepad holder	metal base.	email
4x4x4"	large square inkwell	wear to gold	email
9.25x1.25"	letter opener	wear to gold	email
9.5x2.5"	pen tray	.	email
6x3x2"	rocker blotter	metal knob	$450
4x2.25x1.5	stamp box	..	$600
6.5x5x2.5"	letter rack	.	email
4x2.5"	paper clip	minor wear to gold	email
5" diameter, 6 1/2" tall	humidor	type 1-bent glass panels, screw-in liner, inner cap. very minor wear to gold on outer cap (DOES NOT SHOW IN THIS PICTURE)	email
2x2"	pen wipe	replacement brush	email
10x6.5x2.5"	2 cavity paper rack	minor wear to gold	$950