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Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand

About the Item

Of oval shape, with a cupid holding a bow and arrow riding aloft a gilt dolphin forming a lid over a compartment, flanked by ink and sand pots on masked plinths cast with Medusa masks and mounted to a lion's-paw footed oval galleried tray. Marked with a French Le Cygne import mark, and other unidentified marks and punches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kittery Point, ME
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20091stDibs: LU83768752363
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