Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass & Enamel Inkstand
A magnificent antique French silver gilt mounted Inkstand with a glass base. The Inkstand is created to mirror a baroque or French Formal Garden, with the gilt & enamel clock in place of water feature. The Clock has a mirror below it and is embellised with medieval style dolphins to further this illusion. The Inkstand is surrounded by a border with classical figures mirroring marble garden sculptures and the glass base is partly frosted to imitate flower beds. The form of the inkstand is stepped and the inkwells stand as potted plants with birds on the hinged lids. The inkwells have removable glass inkstands. The clock has its original key.
Made in Paris, France in circa 1880 by E. Dreyfous.
Measures: Approx. length 38.1cm
Approx. width 19.5cm
Approx. height 13.5cm
Stock code: ENA01 CONT01 INK01.
Reserve: $9,000.00
Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $145.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from the United Kingdom
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A magnificent antique French silver gilt mounted Inkstand with a glass base. The Inkstand is created to mirror a baroque or French Formal Garden, with the gilt & enamel clock in place of water feature. The Clock has a mirror below it and is embellised with medieval style dolphins to further this illusion. The Inkstand is surrounded by a border with classical figures mirroring marble garden sculptures and the glass base is partly frosted to imitate flower beds. The form of the inkstand is stepped and the inkwells stand as potted plants with birds on the hinged lids. The inkwells have removable glass inkstands. The clock has its original key.
Made in Paris, France in circa 1880 by E. Dreyfous.
Measures: Approx. length 38.1cm
Approx. width 19.5cm
Approx. height 13.5cm
Stock code: ENA01 CONT01 INK01.
Reserve: $9,000.00
Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $145.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from the United Kingdom
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item. Dimensions:
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