Roycroft (American, active 1895-1938)Collection of twelve items, East Aurora, New York, early 20th centuryHammered copper, brass
Comprising an ink blotter, two pairs of candlesticks, three pairs of bookends, and a bud vase holder
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H: 12 1/2 in. (tallest candlestick), 21 x 14 in. (ink blotter)PROVENANCE:Private Collection, Doylestown, Pennsylvania

all pieces with orb and cross marks; pair of tall hammered and twisted candlesticks: original patina, worn, residual wax to candle cups, rims slightly out of round; pair of short hammered copper candlesticks: in very good to excellent condition, some trace amounts of wax; pair of bookends with ships: good original patina, some faint scuffs, minor wear, and faint sticker residue to face surface, slightly greater wear to interiors, apparently original felt, heavily worn but present; pair of bookends with pressed leather medallions within twisted rope border: no felt present, leather intact but slightly dry with overall cracquelure and finish loss, the metal in generally good condition with some faint pitting, scuffs, and light scratches; pair of small triangular shaped bookends: moderate to heavy surface wear, felt bases possibly replaced; bud vase holder in original darkened patina, collar slightly pressed, no breaks or repairs, a few darkened marks to base, no glass present; ink blotter with brass ends, pad apparently original with green paper, fairly faded with various surface abrasions, scuffs, the backing with some edge wear, not bent or cracked, the corners with some moderate surface wear, overall attractive and commensurate with age and use