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Writing Set – Crystal Palace Exhibition in 1851

Categories Souvenir
Type World's Fair
Material Bronze
Markings See narrative
Manufacturer Asprey & Sons
Origin England
Date or Era 1851
Measuring Inkwell: 4 5/8 × 6 1/2 × 5 5/8 in. (11.7 × 16.5 × 14.3 cm)

This gilt bronze writing set made by C. Asprey of London is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s (NYC) collection of European decorative art. The set consists of an inkwell, a pen tray, a perpetual calendar, a paper cutter, and a taperstand. Each are made of gilt bronze with malachite settings. The set was shown at the Crystal Palace exhibition in 1851. Except for the paper knife, each piece is engraved underneath with Asprey’s name and address and the words Exhibition 1851.

Famed for their dressing cases, click on this link to learn about the Asprey company: Asprey – Antique Box Guide Antique Box Guide

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