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Ask Antique Trader: Collector pays $40 at garage sale for Tiffany box appraised at more than $1,000
July 15, 2009
Q: I found this interesting glass box at a garage sale for $40. It has no marks or signature. It is 8 inches wide by 2 1/2 inches.
Did I pay too much?
— L.S., Davie, Fla.
A: Even without a signature your box was made by Tiffany studios. Produced from 1898 through the 1920’s, inkwells, letter racks, book ends, etc. came in 24 different patterns and various patinations. Some pieces and patterns were produced for only a short time making them quite rare today. Your example is in bronze in the pine needle pattern over green and white glass. It could have been part of a desk set and is in a well known Tiffany pattern. Similar examples have sold at auction for $1,000 or more.
http://www.antiquetrader.com/article/Ask_AT_40_yard_sale_find_is_1000_tiffany_box/
Q: I found this interesting glass box at a garage sale for $40. It has no marks or signature. It is 8 inches wide by 2 1/2 inches.
Did I pay too much?
— L.S., Davie, Fla.
A: Even without a signature your box was made by Tiffany studios. Produced from 1898 through the 1920’s, inkwells, letter racks, book ends, etc. came in 24 different patterns and various patinations. Some pieces and patterns were produced for only a short time making them quite rare today. Your example is in bronze in the pine needle pattern over green and white glass. It could have been part of a desk set and is in a well known Tiffany pattern. Similar examples have sold at auction for $1,000 or more.
http://www.antiquetrader.com/article/Ask_AT_40_yard_sale_find_is_1000_tiffany_box/
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