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Cold Painted Bronze Desk Tidy
Devonshire Antiques
for sale €673     $730
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Devonshire Antiques

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Cold Painted Bronze Desk Tidy

1900 - 1920
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A cold painted bronze desk tidy of a boy with a sculptured ivory face , dressed in a clowns outfit holding a mandolin his other hand to his head probably in deep thought . Standing on a light brown onyx / marble base .

Contributed to Georges Omerth 1895-1925

13cm height

11 cm depth

9 cm width

£575

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Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Art Deco Bronze Desk Tidy to the 1920s.

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SA774626
Description
A cold painted bronze desk tidy of a boy with a sculptured ivory face , dressed in a clowns outfit holding a mandolin his other hand to his head probably in deep thought . Standing on a light brown onyx / marble base .

Contributed to Georges Omerth 1895-1925

13cm height

11 cm depth

9 cm width

£575

Contact 07970119030

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Art Deco Bronze Desk Tidy to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA774626
Devonshire Antiques
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Archive I An Art Deco cold-painted bronze figure of a boy mounted on a carved brown veined onyx tray.

Cold Painted Bronze Desk Tidy

Archive II An Art Deco cold-painted bronze figure of a boy mounted on a carved brown veined onyx tray. View II
Archive III An Art Deco cold-painted bronze figure of a boy mounted on a carved brown veined onyx tray. View III
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Devonshire Antiques
Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475
Location
19 Market St
Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

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Devonshire Antiques
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An Art Deco cold-painted bronze figure of a boy mounted on a carved brown veined onyx tray.
Cold painted bronze desk tidy
Ref: SA774626
An Art Deco cold-painted bronze figure of a boy mounted on a carved brown veined onyx tray.
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A vide-poche, translating from French as empty pockets, is a small tray or shallow dish situated near entryways or on writing desks to hold everyday items like coins, keys, or cufflinks. During the Art Deco era of the 1920s and 1930s, these functional pieces were frequently embellished with sculptural bronze figures and carved mineral bases.

Art Deco desk items commonly featured cold-painted or patinated cast bronze paired with carved natural stone bases such as onyx, marble, or alabaster. Chryselephantine techniques, incorporating carved ivory or bone elements alongside cast metal figures, were also widely used during this period.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-finished details, natural surface wear on the paint or patina, and sharp casting lines. The weight should feel substantial due to solid bronze construction, and marble or onyx bases usually show natural veining and hand-carved finishing rather than modern molded resin characteristics.

An antique desk tidy can be placed on an office desk, entryway console, or bedside table to hold jewellery, keys, or stationery items. Its blend of stone and metal textures provides a contrasting accent piece that integrates well into dark academia, traditional, or eclectic contemporary settings.

Dust the item gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush to protect delicate cold-painted surfaces. Avoid chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes on both the painted bronze and the porous onyx base to prevent stripping the finish or staining the stone.
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