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Antique Italian Green Marble and 'Lava Cameo' Inkstand

$8,912.50
£6,500
€7,580.81
CA$12,204.26
A$13,569.48
CHF 7,085.23
MX$165,173.58
NOK 90,404.48
SEK 84,704.68
DKK 56,577
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Antique Italian green marble and 'lava cameo' inkstand Italian, 19th century Measures: Height 10cm, diameter 14cm This charming inkstand is crafted from green marble and gilt metal. The body of the inkstand contains recessed inkwells and penholders framed with gilt bronze. The removable cover, also of green marble, is inset with six ‘lava cameos’, each crafted in a classicising style. The piece is a superb example of nineteenth-century Grand Tour souvenirs. The piece was purchased by the previous owner from Gerard Conte Antiquaire, Paris in May 2000.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Diameter: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Marble,Metal,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9424a1stDibs: LU956324797622

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