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Empire period gilt bronze obelisk inkwell

$4,502.26
£3,370.71
€4,177.80VAT Included
CA$6,355.61
A$6,552.55
CHF 3,691.06
MX$83,847.97
NOK 42,590.90
SEK 44,547.58
DKK 30,203.39

About the Item

Chased and gilded bronze inkwell on a canted base with a frieze of interlacings centered on rosettes. Leobelisk model, topped by a seeded fruit. It features two covered cups decorated with Athenian figures and fruit, and two antique-style bathtubs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Original mercury gilding with some wear, particularly on the tray.
  • Seller Location:
    Peyraud, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 34761stDibs: LU2065342224072

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