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Period: 1840s
Metal Bound Box
Located in London, England
Metal bound Swedish "wedding" box
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Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Chinese camphor wood and ebonised writing slope of exceptional quality, having a drawer to the front which when pulls out opens the tambour shutter on top to reveal a lift up stationary rack with various sized compartments, in the bottom central compartment there is the makers label “SUI KEE CHAN” There is a hinged lid which lifts up and over...
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Hong Kong Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Pair of Chinese Mahogany and Tin Hinged Painted Figural Tea Bins, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Chinese mahogany and tin hinged painted tea bins with gilt figural stenciling and decorative landscape scenes with bird motif, Mid-19th century.
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair of English Polished Steel Wheat Sheaths Book Ends, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English cast polished steel wheat sheaths book ends resting on step back rectangular plinths, Early 19th Century.
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English George IV Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Early Victorian Carving Of A Bagpiper
Located in Essex, MA
Standing figure with a hat holding and playing a bagpipe on a carved rock work base .Well carved with rich brown patina. Amherst Mass collection.
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Paris Porcelain White and Gold Open-Work Centerpiece, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Paris porcelain white and gold open-work centerpiece, circa 1840.
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Musicians of Jacob Petit Scenes from Parisian Life, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
This is an exquisite and happy subject, the hand-painted porcelain realized by the master is signed with his well-known blue initials "J.P." as his monogram mark. From 1834, Jacob Pe...
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French Rococo Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bon Bon Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive and rare antique Victorian English sterling silver swing handled bon bon basket; an addition to our ornamental silve...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Scottish Brass Highlander Royalty Guard Doorstop, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish brass Highlander Royalty Guard doorstop dressed in full military attire standing on a step back rectangular base with lions paw feet, Mid-19th ...
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Scottish George IV Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

British Campaign Style Mahogany and Brass Game Box on Base
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged top opening to various games and game pieces. Conforming lower case.
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English Early Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Sterling Silver Locking Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Swedish silver locking biscuit box; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional...
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Swedish Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Small Swedish Trough with Makers Mark with Dry Rubbed Finish
Located in Houston, TX
Small Swedish trough, or trencher, with incised makers mark in dry-rubbed finish. Beautiful dry, pale patina and grayish-brown color. Circa 1840-1879. ...
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Swedish Rustic Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Austrian Steel and Granite Table Clock
Located in Stockholm, SE
An unusual Austrian polished steel and cut Schardinger Granite table clock, neo Gothic. Made around. 1840. The case and base in very good condition and with the original pendulum. Fi...
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Austrian Gothic Revival Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite, Steel

Victorian Westminster Abbey Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Westminster Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has a rectangular shaped form. The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with a rare scene depicting Westminster Abbey in relief, all on a matte background. The sides of the box and cover are encompassed with a continuous band of engraved leaf ornamentation. The underside of this English silver vinaigrette is ornamented with engine turned ornamentation accented with engraved scrolling leaf decoration, incorporating a central vacant cartouche. Both the base and cover are embellished with cast and applied leaf decorated borders to the rims. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced floral and leaf decorated silver gilt grille and original gilded interior. This exceptional box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Westminster Abbey, otherwise known as the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a Gothic abbey church in London, England. This facility was built in 960AD and has been developed through history, making its grand stature an iconic location for British monarch coronations. Condition This antique sterling silver vinaigrette...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pennsylvania Sponge Decorated Box On Later Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Square form with hinged lid with original brass bail handle. Faux bois decoration. The matt black painted wood base with square section legs and H form stretchers.
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American Folk Art Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Aubert Klaftenberger, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
French porcelain clock, beautiful gilded decoration with inset hand painted panels on a light blue background. Enamel dial with finely cut original steel hands signed ‘Aubert Klaften...
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French Louis Philippe Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Porcelain Floral and Fruit Vases, Jacob Petit, Circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
With applied flowers and grapes.
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Paten
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver paten; part of our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Vic...
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English Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Paris Porcelain Centrepiece Basket, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Large Paris porcelain centrepiece basket, circa 1840.
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Important gilt bronze ovoid-shaped covered vase
Located in Paris, FR
Imposing ovoid-shaped covered vase in gilded bronze, richly decorated on each side with a medallion enclosing a deity on his chariot in the clouds, framed by friezes and garlands, a ...
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Metal Bound Box
Located in London, England
Metal bound Swedish " wedding " box. H 23cm x W 57cm x D 41cm Sweden circa 1840 5kg
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Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Victorian Antique Tea Caddy in Mahogany c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Early Victorian antique tea caddy c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : England Decoration : Cuboid form in mahogany with two lift-out compartment interior and blue glass mix...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

C19th Century stone Putti with wreath
Located in London, GB
C19th stone Putti holding a wreath. Charming and decorative C19th stone characterful putti standing and encircled in a laurel leaf wreath. There is wear and signs of damage however t...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Large Pair of Victorian 4 Shell Candelabra - 22" tall - Hallmarked in 1844/45
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1844 & 1845 by Walter Knowle & Co., this stylish, and large pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are in the '4 shell' style, and will hold 4 candles...
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English Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heinrich Max Imhof, Hagar and Ishmael, 1849
Located in Greding, DE
Inscription on the foot: "HEINRICH IMHOF FEC ROMA 1849".
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet with Cubework c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware sewing cabinet with perspective cubework Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin :Tunbridge Decoration : Cover and double doors decorated with perspective ...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Two English Porcelain Covered Two-Handled Vases, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
In the Chinese style, with similar decoration and foo dog finials. One with pseudo Chinese marks. Can be sold separately.
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Plaster Portrait Bust, Signed A. Frederich, Dated 1843
Located in Greding, DE
Large portrait bust of a middle-aged man in antique garb. The plaster bust is signed A. Frederich and dated 1843 on the underside and stands on an ebonised wooden column base. The bu...
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German Neoclassical Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Small Money Box "Magdalena" in the Style of Stobwasser Braunschweig
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small money box " Magadalena" in the style of Stobwasser Braunschweig. The piggy bank is made of painted tin and is reminiscent of the tin boxes finely painted by Stobwasser Braunschweig. The painting of the money tin...
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German Biedermeier Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

19th Century Elm and Fruitwood Candle Box
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century elm and fruitwood candle box of nice design, the shaped top structure above a tilted lift up lid for storing candles, circa 1840.
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British Early Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

English Porcelain Three Piece Handled Garniture, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
The colored reserves painted with a floral still life, the reverse with sprays of flowers. The bases similarly painted. With molded, gilded scrollwork and "pearls". Dimensions of the...
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French ormolu Lyre clock standing on a stepped rectangular base with acanthus leaf decoration and floral swags resting on four turned and chased toupe feet. Chased garland gilt bezel surrounding a fine enamel dial with Roman numerals and a gilded starburst...
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century, Italian White Marble Sculpture by Pompeo Marchesi with Cupid, 1840
Located in IT
19th century, Italian white marble sculpture by Pompeo Marchesi with cupid, Italy, 1840 This valuable sculpture, made in white marble in 1840, is a work signed by Pompeo Marchesi....
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Italian Romantic Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

French Louis Philippe Jardinieres, circa 1840
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Louis Philippe Jardinieres, circa 1840. In solid walnut, with zinc containers.  
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

English Porcelain Two-Handled Vase with Feathers, Minton, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Twin handled double lipped vase. Finely painted with feathers and handles terminating with molded masks.
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pietra Dura obelisks, Derbyshire , England circa 1840
Located in London, GB
A pair of English Derbyshire Pietra Dura obelisks. Specimen stones have been inlaid into the Derbyshire black marble in the form of flowers and leaves. Set on a stepped black marble ...
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of Paris Chinoiserie Vases, Bayeux Factory, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Paris chinoiserie vases, Bayeux Factory, circa 1840.
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Fine French Biscuit Bust of Louis 18th, Dated 1849
Located in New York, NY
Now on a Sevres porcelain socle dated 1849.
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

French Gilt Bronze Clock, with Bacchus Head, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
French gilt bronze clock, with Bacchus head, circa 1840.
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze of Hebe and Jupiter Disguised as an Eagle, by L.C. Hippolyte Buhot
Located in New York, NY
French bronze of Hebe and Jupiter Disguised as an Eagle, by Louis Charles Hippolyte Buhot. Louis-Charles-Hippolyte Buhot (1815-1865) was a pupil of David d'Angers. Buhot entered t...
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Paris Porcelain Figural Baskets, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Paris porcelain figural baskets, circa 1840.
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 1840 Large Bronze Head of Russian Priest Labelled James Bourlet & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare bronze head of a Russian Priest with a paper label from the very famous James Bourlet & Son's L...
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German Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four French White Opaque Decanters and Stoppers, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Painted with swags of flowers.
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Opaline Glass

Tunbridge Ware Rosewood Workbox c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware rosewood box Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Mosaic image of a butterfly within keylines. Geometric marquetry bord...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Primate circa 1840 Dugout Bowl Stunning Timber Patina Great Fruit Bowl
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large circa 1840 primate wood dugout bowl with twin recessed handles What a thing, the timber patina is absolutely sublime, this wou...
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English Early Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Sculpted Terra Cotta Bust of Elder/Important Dude
Located in Round Top, TX
Sculpted terra cotta bust of an elder/important dude. Great condition.
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Italian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
By Christophe Fratin (1800-1864).
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of Restored Pugin Gothic Style circa 1840 Plant / Display Stands
By Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of restored antique circa 1840 Pugin Gothic style display stands A very good looking and decorati...
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English Early Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Tunbridge Ware Glove Box Attributable to Burrows c1845
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box attributable to George Burrows c1845 Date : c1845 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central stylised foliate mosaic...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Box with Image of Tonbridge Castle c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware box with image of Tonbridge Castle Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge or Brighton – see below. Decoration : Central mosaic of Tonbridge ca...
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British Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Small English Porcelain Two-Handled Vase with Feathers, Minton, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Twin handled double lipped vase. Finely painted with feathers and handles terminating with molded masks.
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864), Taureau à la grenouille (A Bull With a Frog)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Between 1839 and 1849 (?) Chef-modèle made out of patinated bronze, base in Rouge Griotte marble. Signed « Fratin », « Fonderie de L. Richard Eyck et Durand » engraved on the base. D...
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French Romantic Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Early Victorian Gilded Strut Clock in the Style of Thomas Cole
Located in Norwich, GB
Early Victorian Strut clock in the style of Thomas Cole. Gilded frame with engraved scroll work, oval beaded bezel surrounding a beautiful e...
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French Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Decalcomania Vase
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A colourful C19th large decalcomania vase with the original brightly coloured floral foreground on a sage green background. Of good size and shapely form. Good condition with no chip...
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English Chinoiserie Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Paint

Tunbridge Ware Games Box with Cubework c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware games box c1840 Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central perspective cubework within keylines. Two...
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British Early Victorian Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Charles V - Commemorative Gold Plated Bronze and Black Marble Mantel Clock Set
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Chateau Outside of Paris, a Magnificent Gold Plated Bronze and Black Marble Mantel Clock and Accompanying Candelabra Commemorating the Marriage of Charles V of ...
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Gold, Bronze

A pair of Egyptian porphyry and bronze candelabra after Charles-Antoine Bridan
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Egyptian porphyry and bronze candelabra after Charles-Antoine Bridan, each comprising a bronze figure and two candle branches set on a cylindrical porphyry base with ormolu...
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine early Victorian Boulle-work and ebony inkstand after George Bullock, of circular form with an overall design of tortoiseshell camellias against pewter leaves on a brass ground...
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Tunbridge Ware Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Tunbridge ware box with herringbone pattern inlaid parquetry. Circa 1840, England.
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English Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set, comprising two ink wells and a powder shaker in the form of crenelated urns with anthemion-bud finia...
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French Antique 1840s Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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