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Memorialized as an art and antique dealer and "collector of Chinese jades and porcelains" in a 1942 obituary in the …
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Memorialized as an art and antique dealer and "collector of Chinese jades and porcelains" in a 1942 obituary in the New York Times, Edward Farmer, like his father, traveled to China many times to gather pieces of jade and hardstone, later assembling them into gorgeous, jewel-like pieces such as this inkwell at his shop in Manhattan.
This piece includes four Chinese elements: a pale green tray, a spinach jade bowl, a carved jade medallion, and a carnelian sculpture, all with engraved sterling silver mounts that Farmer himself created.
The lid is hinged, and inside -- like a pearl inside an oyster -- is the inkwell, washed in gold, with a removable insert. Farmer made a number of exquisite objects over the years, including lamps and boxes, but in our opinion this is one of his finest.
The piece is signed and marked "Sterling."
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- Dimensions
- 5.75ʺW × 4.25ʺD × 5.25ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Carnelian
- Jade
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- All items offered by 2220 Antiques are authentic vintage or antique pieces and will naturally exhibit signs of age, use, … moreAll items offered by 2220 Antiques are authentic vintage or antique pieces and will naturally exhibit signs of age, use, and wear consistent with their history. We make every reasonable effort to note significant conditions—such as damage, repairs, losses, or areas that may require or benefit from restoration—but the absence of a specific notation does not imply perfect or like-new conditions. Buyers are strongly encouraged to request a detailed condition report, additional photographs, or clarification prior to purchase, especially when upholstery or other condition-sensitive elements are involved. By completing a transaction, the buyer acknowledges that all items are sold with the condition variations inherent to antique and vintage merchandise. less
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