Zodiac Ink Stand

Made in New York, sometime between 1905 and 1920

ORIGINAL COLLECTION OF DR. EGON NEUSTADT 

In the Zodiac desk accessories, the twelve astrological signs are modeled in low relief and featured in medallions, which are framed by an interlacing pattern. An undated marketing brochure entitled Desk Sets by Tiffany Studios noted: “Set may be bought as a whole or built gradually by purchasing single pieces. Thirty pieces in entire set.” 

Created by Tiffany Studios (1902–1932) under the artistic direction of Louis C. Tiffany (1848–1933)
Bronze, patinated
Height 3 ¾ in.; Width 10 7/8 in.; Length 9 7/8 in.
Marked: "Tiffany Studios"/"New York"/"1073"
N.86.A.07.10

Photo: David Schlegel