Comte d'Artois Manufacture, Large Circular Inkwell With Two Lateral Porcelain Cups And Polychrome And Gold Decor

BEAUTIFUL INKWELL of IMPORTANT SIZES in PORCELAIN with POLYCHROME and GOLD DECORATION
Currency "à l'Amitié"
(Manufacture du comte d'Artois certainly).
Similar models exist with the monogram of the famous manufacture of the Comte d'Artois.
- End of the 18th century -
Max. 19.5cm / Max diameter. 13.1cm / Max height. 10.5cm / Weight: 645g
A very nice inkwell model with relatively large dimensions.
Circular in shape, the base encircled with a lip as well as the upper edge, it is flanked by two beautiful wall-mounted cups forming false spouts.
The interest which characterizes this object is this sumptuous numbered coat of arms underlined by a painted decoration of flowery palms which follows its shape, coat of arms surmounted by the motto "to friendship".
It is provided with two oblong vertical cases forming a pen holder and with a handle which has an orifice above, an orifice which communicates via the upper attachment with the interior of the main receptacle.
The removable central cup has a hole in the bottom to allow the ink to rise; it is covered with a small cover surmounted by a spherical fretel. You will have noticed that this inkwell is generously enhanced with gold threads and that cups and support cases are underlined with falling pearl drops also golden.
** GOOD CONDITION **
(You will nevertheless notice a small chip on the edge of the small cover, another on the reverse and wear of the gilding at the spherical grip of the cover; otherwise very good condition overall).
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