Napoleon III French Inkwell in Bronze And Marble 1848-1850
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Napoleon III French Inkwell in Bronze And Marble 1848-1850
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
- Style:Empire (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1848-1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Inside the containers the gilding has been compromised by the use of ink over time and underneath the base there are two small chippings (see photo).
- Seller Location:Prato, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4632219156032
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