This model is sometimes referred to as a letter rack, but it's actually a paper rack. (The letter rack has open sides.) It comes in two sizes, 2-tier and 3-tier. This is the larger 3-tier model. Excellent condition and patina. Signed.
Beautiful example with a gorgeous patina. Highly utilitarian. Mint condition. Signed.
This wipe was used to clean the nibs of fountain pens. The brush itself is a replacement. Excellent patina. Mint condition. Signed.
Lovely example with a beaded border and great patina. Mint condition. Signed.
Adjustable bookends are moderately rare. It's heavy because the base is solid bronze, so it can hold up books. Beautiful original patina. Signed. Mint condition.
This combination ashtray/match stand is a very nice addition to the Grapevine set. Not a rare item but also not common. Excellent patina. Mint condition. Signed.
Calendar frames were meant to hold a deck of calendar cards that could be changed to the correct dates, hence the term perpetual calendar. Today, no one uses it for that purchase. Instead it's perfect for a wallet-sized photo.
The glass is original and in perfect condition. The original patina is fabulous. 7½" wide x 6½" tall. Signed.
Tiffany Studios' clocks are rare and desirable. I purchased this Grapevine clock right out of a local home on Long Island where it was in a collection for about 25 years. It's in fabulous original condition, with a great patina and all the glass intact. The original French mechanism (this clock usually comes with a French mechanism) is there and intact. You couldn't find this clock in finer condition. Signed.
I'm calling this item a cigar box because it has a piece of cedar on the lid. It can be used for any purpose whatsoever. It's a nice big size at 6½" x 3¾", with a great patina. Mint condition. Signed.
A double cardbox is a rare item in the Tiffany Studios Grapevine pattern. It's meant to hold two decks of cards. The original patina is beautiful and there are no cracks to the glass. Signed.
I've had many Tiffany Grapevine inkwells for sale, but this is only the second double inkwell I've ever had. It's a beauty with a fabulous original patina and in mint condition. This is one Grapevine item that you'll want to add to your collection. Signed.
Tiffany 4" square inkwells are pretty common, but double inkwells are rare. This example is in near pristine condition, with a fabulous original patina. Signed TIFFANY STUDIOS 851.
Grapevine frame in totally pristine original condition with great patina. The outside measures 9½" x 8" for a 5½" x 4" picture. Signed. (#11219)
A rare item in the Grapevine pattern. Mint original condition with excellent patina. Signed.
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It's nice to see that recently there's been a serious uptick in demand for Tiffany Studios' Grapevine and Pine Needle desk sets. And what's extra nice is that I just bought a really beautiful 13-piece Grapevine set that I'm willing to sell individually. (Feel free to ask about the other items before I get them all listed.)
This first example is a letter rack (not to be confused with a paper rack). It's actually much rarer than a paper rack. Letter racks have open sides, so they can fit letters of any length. The condition is exceptional, with a gorgeous original patina, beading around the edges, and beautiful glass with no damage.
It measures 6¼" wide x 5" tall. Signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK on the underside.
Tiffany Studios note pads came in two variations - with a metal backing or with a wood backing. This example has an original wood backing. It takes 4" x 6" paper. Beautiful patina. Mint condition. Signed.
Tiffany round inkwells are much rarer than square ones. Round inkwells come in two sizes. This is the larger model, " in diameter. Original inkwell. Superb patina and condition. Signed.
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Tiffany called this 8¼" square box, a handkerchief box. Today it's a utility box for anything you would put on a desk. It's a nice large box, so it can fit most anything. All the edges are beaded. Beautiful original patina. Signed. Mint condition.
Fabulous and rare item in Grapevine with a super, original patina. This humidor is complete with the original cedar liner and center metal box (for a sponge to keep the tobacco moist). Best of all is the original key! When do you ever find the original key? This is the first one I've owned. 6" x 9". Signed. Mint condition.
Grapevine inkwell in mint condition. Beautiful patina. 4" x 4" x 3½". Signed. (This is not the correct photo. The example I'm selling has beading, otherwise it's identical.) (#40445)
4" square inkwell is the larger of the two sizes. Beautiful original condition, including the patina. Original inkwell. Signed.
Square inkwells are easy to find but round ones are not. This inkwell is moderately rare and very rare in this extra mint original condition. The patina is fabulous. Contains the original inkwell insert. Signed. Mint condition.
Rare Tiffany item in the Grapevine pattern. Original glass and original velvet liners. No cracks in glass. 24K gold finish in very good condition with normal wear. Signed. (#40318)
Very desirable desk appointment in the Grapevine pattern. Mint condition. Signed. (#11109)
The magnifying glass is one of the desk items that is fairly rare and very desirable. This one has a beautiful patina. There are two lines on one side of the handle. They could be straw lines but more probably they are hairlines. (See detail photo.) Signed.
Grapevine note pad with original wooden backing. Contains original aged paper. Signed. Mint condition. (#40556)
Grapevine note pad. Signed. Mint condition. (#30970)
Beautiful original patina. Original oak back. Signed. Mint condition.
The paper clip is always a nice accessory in any desk set. This one is in fabulous original condition with a textbook beautiful patina. Signed. Mint condition.
A paper rack is usually the focal point in any desk set. This example has particularly nice patina. Mint condition. Signed.
A paper rack is a very useful item. This one has a killer patina. Signed. Mint condition.
Pen racks are moderately rare. This example has very nice patina. Mint condition. Signed.
Nice pen tray with gold finish in good condition with normal wear, otherwise excellent.
Pen trays are not rare, but it's unusual to find them in such superb original condition with a fine, rich patina. Signed. Mint condition.
Not too many people actually use pen wipes today, but regardless, this is a very nice addition to a set, especially in this pristine condition. Signed.
Grapevine perpetual calendar frame with excellent gold finish. Mainly used today as a picture frame for a wallet-sized photo. 6" x 7½" outside, 2½" x 3½" inside. Signed. Perfect condition. (#21221)
Rare Grapevine scale in excellent condition with all original undamaged glass. Normal wear to 24K gold plating. Signed. (#10526)
Small inkwell with insert. Nice gold finish. 3¼" square. Mint condition. (#50140)
Small inkwell with insert. Beautiful original patina. 3½" square. Mint condition. (#40554)
I just checked my inventory and saw that the last time I had a Tiffany Grapevine thermometer for sale was in 2003. That should tell you how rare they are. This one is in mint condition with exceptionally beautiful glass that is very uncommon. It's a killer desk item. Signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK on the lower rear rim. Mint condition.
Very rare desk accessory in pristine original condition - original glass, original mercury thermometer, original stand, really great patina. This is one item you'll want to add to your Grapevine set. 4" x 10". Signed. (#30703)
Thermometers are rare desk accessories. This one is in exceptionally fine original condition with markings on the back that could be original to its sale at Tiffany Studios on Madison Ave. in NYC. The original price was $15, which was quite a bit of money circa 1910. Mint condition. Signed.
Beautiful small utility box, 4" x 3", for rubber bands or paper clips or whatever. Gorgeous patina. Mint condition. Signed.
Grapevine utility box. Excellent repatina. 4½" x 3½" x1½". Signed. Excellent condition. (#41103)