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Empire period gilt bronze obelisk inkwell

$6,350.16
£4,726.41
€5,300
CA$8,698.13
A$9,674.22
CHF 5,051.58
MX$117,725
NOK 64,516.37
SEK 60,504.97
DKK 40,347.05
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About the Item

Chased and gilded bronze inkwell on a canted base with a frieze of interlacings centered on rosettes. Leobelisk model, topped by a seeded fruit. It features two covered cups decorated with Athenian figures and fruit, and two antique-style bathtubs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Original mercury gilding with some wear, particularly on the tray.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 34761stDibs: LU2065342224072

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