Pyrogenic Inkwell With A Green Patina; Putto Drawing Water From A Well; 19th-century Marble Base; Ssl26enc001

Regule inkwell with green patina, depicting a putto drawing water from a well; late 19th-century marble base; SSL26ENC001

A charming desk inkwell or pyrogen made of regule with a beautiful green patina imitating bronze, in the style of small decorative bronze pieces from the late 19th century.

A chubby putto, leaning forward, turns the crank of a well whose lid—shaped like nailed planks—opens on a hinge to reveal the ink or tobacco (cigarettes) reservoir.  At the base of the well, a wooden bucket with metal hoops rests next to the stone well curb, which is finely carved like the rest of the decoration: brickwork, grasses, and foliage. The bucket serves as a holder for feathers or matches...

Dual function: the piece was designed for dual use. Its open bucket can also hold matches, allowing it to be presented as a matchholder depending on the desired use.
Both uses are possible.

The piece rests on a green marble base with beveled edges, whose veining matches the patina of the regule.

Good condition, no damage. Beautiful, uniform, well-preserved patina of age imitating bronze.

Dimensions : H. 11 cm — L. 10 cm — W. 6 cm