Gilt Bronze And Cloisonné Enamel Desk Inkwell And Candlesticks – Late 19th Century

Refined desk set consisting of a central inkwell and a pair of matching candlesticks, in finely chased gilt bronze and cloisonné enamel with foliage decoration on a midnight blue background. The inkwell, mounted on an oval tray resting on four feet, is decorated with two small seated putti framing a covered inkwell in the shape of an urn with two handles. The interior has a glass cup. The candlesticks, delicately crafted, are supported by figures of children in the round, also enriched with cloisonné enamel friezes on the bobeches and bases. A beautiful set in the Napoleon III style, typical of the decorative taste of the late 19th century. Dimensions: – Length of tray: 24.5 cm – Height of candlesticks: 21 cm