Antique French Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest and Dip Pen, Mother of Pearl Late 19th C
Antique French Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest and Dip Pen, Mother of Pearl Late 19th C
A French double inkwell made from bronze and Mother of Pearl. Stunning workmanship with beautiful twig and leaf design. The inkwell has two recessed inkwells or ink pots along with a pen rest and a Mother of Pearl Dip Pen. The dip pen is a later replacement dating to the early 20th C. The two look quite beautiful together. The lids to the ink pots are no longer with the set; however, lids can be improvised if so desired.
Simply stunning piece for your desk or entrance hall table.
Measurements; Inkwell, 8 X 8 X 6 ½” Pen, 6” long
Condition Report; Very good condition. The Mother of Pearl is in very good condition. One MOP tray has a slight wiggle yet is still tight in the bronze holder. As noted above; the lids are missing
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