MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON BOULE INKSTAND.
England, 1st half 19th century. Mahogany with intricate brass inlay. Top has Wellington in uniform on horseback, engraved "Marquis of Wellington" underneath. Flanked by two angels with trumpets having banners "Salamanca" and "Vittoria," dovetailed drawer front, sides, and back have possibly jesters, birds, insects, and etc. Brass trim and fire-gilded ormolu corners, and paw feet. Two cut glass wells have boule lids. 8"h. 16.5"w. 13"d.
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England, 1st half 19th century. Mahogany with intricate brass inlay. Top has Wellington in uniform on horseback, engraved "Marquis of Wellington" underneath. Flanked by two angels with trumpets having banners "Salamanca" and "Vittoria," dovetailed drawer front, sides, and back have possibly jesters, birds, insects, and etc. Brass trim and fire-gilded ormolu corners, and paw feet. Two cut glass wells have boule lids. 8"h. 16.5"w. 13"d.