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French Bronze and Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Candlestand 19th Century

$2,069.10
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£1,512
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€1,779.80
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CA$2,839.40
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NOK 21,049.42
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About the Item

A large and impressive early 19c French bronze and gilt bronze inkwell, the central chased handle with a pair of candle arms terminating in lion masks, 2 tray wells either side of a raised dish with 2 cut glass inkwells supported on a shaped bronze stand decorated with a finely chiselled running gilt bronze border of putti holding a flaming urn, the whole standing on substantial gilded paw feet. Original patination and in excellent condition with a small split in the brass banding of 1 inkwell.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 10.63 in (27 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Cheltenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6909237164292

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