Inkwell - Crystal, .925 silver
Spectacular and sumptuous 925 silver desk set with a double inkwell, hand-engraved, complete with thick-cut crystal ink bottles, a service bell, and a writing straw with nib.
Details, components and craftsmanship:
Rectangular tray on four feet shaped like mythical beasts with volutes and richly pierced acanthus leaves, the top engraved with floral motifs, arabesques and a central lattice, featuring a mirrored, groove-engraved pen recess.
Two cubic inkwells in solid transparent crystal with beveled/faceted edges and hinged dome silver caps worked in relief.
Central table bell, shaped with a pierced volute handle and a shallow dish-shaped recess on the tray.
Writing straw / pen with a silver-shaped grip and the original period nib.
A monumental piece of exceptional value, ideal for furnishing law offices, notarial offices, antique executive desks, or exclusive collections.
Condition: New
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Spectacular and sumptuous 925 silver desk set with a double inkwell, hand-engraved, complete with thick-cut crystal ink bottles, a service bell, and a writing straw with nib.
Details, components and craftsmanship:
Rectangular tray on four feet shaped like mythical beasts with volutes and richly pierced acanthus leaves, the top engraved with floral motifs, arabesques and a central lattice, featuring a mirrored, groove-engraved pen recess.
Two cubic inkwells in solid transparent crystal with beveled/faceted edges and hinged dome silver caps worked in relief.
Central table bell, shaped with a pierced volute handle and a shallow dish-shaped recess on the tray.
Writing straw / pen with a silver-shaped grip and the original period nib.
A monumental piece of exceptional value, ideal for furnishing law offices, notarial offices, antique executive desks, or exclusive collections.
Condition: New
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