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19th Century French Grand Tour Patinated Iron Napoleon’s Tomb Inkwell

$1,880
£1,435.37
€1,658.56
CA$2,639.16
A$2,941.62
CHF 1,543.37
MX$35,922.02
NOK 19,542.41
SEK 18,470.55
DKK 12,378.55

About the Item

A mid 19th century Grand Tour, French, Inkwell in the form of Napoleon’s tomb. The patinated black iron tomb with removable lid revealing a sand sifter and inkpot. The interior with concealed effigy of Napoleon! The base with hairy paw feet and rectangular plinth. 4.75 inches high 4.25 wide 2.25 deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803044228022

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