Early 19th Empire Period Shuttle-shaped Inkwell Ormolu Bronze
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A beautiful French shuttle-shaped inkwell from the First Empire period, early 19th century.
The inkwell depicts two dolphins with intertwined tails holding a shell, which conceals two inkwell basins, each covered by finely engraved lids. The entire set rests on a base of Aleppo breccia marble.
This inkwell is one of those prestigious objects produced during the Empire period to decorate luxurious settings: they adorned the desks of prominent figures and were crafted, depending on their social status, from the finest materials. The base of Aleppo breccia, a prized and extremely expensive marble, and the excellent quality of the gilding and engraving confirm its provenance from a very high social class.
Excellent condition, original ormolu mercury gilding.
Dimensions
Maximum width 16 cm
Maximum depth 8 cm
H 13 cm
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A beautiful French shuttle-shaped inkwell from the First Empire period, early 19th century.
The inkwell depicts two dolphins with intertwined tails holding a shell, which conceals two inkwell basins, each covered by finely engraved lids. The entire set rests on a base of Aleppo breccia marble.
This inkwell is one of those prestigious objects produced during the Empire period to decorate luxurious settings: they adorned the desks of prominent figures and were crafted, depending on their social status, from the finest materials. The base of Aleppo breccia, a prized and extremely expensive marble, and the excellent quality of the gilding and engraving confirm its provenance from a very high social class.
Excellent condition, original ormolu mercury gilding.
Dimensions
Maximum width 16 cm
Maximum depth 8 cm
H 13 cm
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Payment methods: Bank transfer - Online credit card (also AMEX) - PayPal (+3.7%) - NO checks
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1 650 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 16
Height: 13
Depth: 8
Reference (ID): 1684775
Availability: In stock
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