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Antique Empire Paris Amor Love Quiver Arrow Wreath Torch Doves Bronze Inkstand

About the Item

Excepional patinated bronze inkstand in the shape of a cascet on a pedestal with a drawer. It has exquisitely cast ormolu applications depicting lovers symbolic within a wreth, i.e. torches, doves, arrows in their quiver, but also flowers, leaves and ribbons. This extraordinary well made and rare Objet d ' Art is the work of a French master bronze caster.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    1500 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (120 mm)Width: 7.68 in (195 mm)Depth: 3.75 in (95 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU149019155762
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