A SÈVRES STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED 'JEWELLED' PORCELAIN INKWELL
A SÈVRES STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED 'JEWELLED' PORCELAIN INKWELL
the central urn-form vessel decorated with two figural plaques within gilt leaf borders, mounted with two ram's head mask handles, on a cobalt blue ground, having a tapering gilt fluted lid with an acorn finial and glass liner, raised on a slender stem and circular tray base, decorated with gilt lace borders with painted floral sprays and birds between. 18cm high, 20cm diameter
No restoration, chips or cracks. Some minor losses of 'jewels' and wear to the gilding. In generally good condition commensurate with age.
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A SÈVRES STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED 'JEWELLED' PORCELAIN INKWELL
the central urn-form vessel decorated with two figural plaques within gilt leaf borders, mounted with two ram's head mask handles, on a cobalt blue ground, having a tapering gilt fluted lid with an acorn finial and glass liner, raised on a slender stem and circular tray base, decorated with gilt lace borders with painted floral sprays and birds between. 18cm high, 20cm diameter
No restoration, chips or cracks. Some minor losses of 'jewels' and wear to the gilding. In generally good condition commensurate with age.