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Gilt bronze inkwell forming a basket of grapes

$2,300.44
£1,712.21
€1,920
CA$3,151.02
A$3,504.62
CHF 1,830.01
MX$42,647.55
NOK 23,371.97
SEK 21,918.78
DKK 14,616.29
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About the Item

Gilt bronze inkwell, concealed in a grape basket, revealing two cups. The rectangular base is adorned with four urns at the corners, acting as nib holders, and with an applied semi-circular rotating drawer.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. wear to gilding.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 34501stDibs: LU2065341208782

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