French close-plated desk inkwell, original pots, lions-head handles, c. 1825

$390.00 AUD

Handsome close-plated desktop inkwell, the rectangular box form with three compartments with hinged lids + turned knops, the middle with domed lid, the sides opening to reveal square glass original inkwells with silvered metal rims, one side with two wire supports for pen, a lions head & ring handle to the short ends, on four ball feet.
Probably French,
Circa 1825

21cm wide
9cm high

Worn, with copper showing, especially on inkwell lids; one inkwell bruised to one bottom corner; displays well

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