Boin Taburet Porcelain And Gilt Bronze Inkwell, Late 19th Century

Porcelain and gilt bronze inkwell with mirrored top circa 1880-1890 Hallmark on the reverse and mark of the Maison d'orfèvrerie Boin Taburet in Paris and manufacturing number Founded around 1860 by Georges Boin (antique dealer) and Emile Taburet (goldsmith and jeweler) until 1900 Gilt bronze mount with fine gold for antique porcelain elements most likely Meissen or Saxony from the 18th or early 19th century The Maison Boin Taburet was indeed specialized in the high-end production of goldsmithing and mounting of quality antique objects such as antique porcelain from Europe and the Far East, glassware and precious objects The house works in particular with the famous store at the crystal staircase and participates in the universal exhibitions of 1878 and 1889 The inkwell consists of two inkwells with pen rests the missing lids and in the center a Chinese character carries letters all mounted on gilt bronze resting on a mirrored tray with gilt bronze gallery These inkwells are very rare see sale https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/hotel-lambert-une-collection-princiere-volume-vi-online-auction/a-gilt-bronze-and-meissen-porcelain-inkstand-by Condition of use character glued to the back pitting on the mirror light rubbing of the gilding and small scratches missing an element under a foot on the reverse of the piece beautiful object despite the defects mentioned all questions welcome