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Item Specifics
Brand: Kronheim & Oldenbusch (K & O Co.)
Material: Bronze / Brass & Enamel
Style: Arts & Crafts / Mission / Art DecoAge: 1900-1940 (Circa 1915)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Description
Stunning Antique 4-Piece Kronheim & Oldenbusch Desk Set – Green Verdigris Enamel Finish (Circa 1915)
Up for sale/sale is a beautiful, highly collectible, and remarkably complete 4-piece antique desk set manufactured by the prestigious Kronheim & Oldenbusch Company (K & O Co.) of Brooklyn, NY. This set beautifully embodies the Arts & Crafts and early Art Deco periods, featuring a striking faux-verdigris textured green enamel overlay on patinated bronze/brass.
This exceptionally complete ensemble includes:
Perpetual Calendar Frame: Features a beautiful textured green enamel border. Remarkably, it includes the complete set of original insert cards for all months of the year.
Hinged Inkwell: Retains its matching textured lid and includes the original glass inkwell insert inside (frequently missing from sets of this age).
Handheld Blotter: Matching design with a clean base plate.
Letter Opener: Solid bronze blade with a matching green textured handle.
Condition:
This set is in excellent antique condition with a wonderful aged patina. The textured green enamel is remarkably well-preserved across all pieces with only minor, honest wear consistent with age and use. The metal bodies are sturdy with no bends or major dents. The glass inkwell insert is intact, and the calendar cards are fully readable. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to assess the exact cosmetic condition.This is a rare opportunity to own a comprehensive, functional, and beautifully preserved workspace set from a premier American metalwork studio.
Perfect for any antique desk arrangement, Arts & Crafts collector, or vintage library display.