1900's Antique Art Nouveau Ink Well

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This is an antique Art Nouveau ink well. A French, pewter decorative pen tray, dating to the late Victorian period, … Read more This is an antique Art Nouveau ink well. A French, pewter decorative pen tray, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Wonderful example from the appealing Art Nouveau period
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Pewter tray presents a fine decorative form
Quality glass ink well with pewter lid and triangular faceted finish

Ink well sits neatly within a circular mount, adorned with a ruffled leaf motif
Scallop shell detail to each end, the prominent left hand side with further scroll detail
Maker's name inscribed to the left for A. Bossu - a prolific craftsman of ink wells in the period
Standing upon quartet of shaped and nicely detailed short legs

This is a striking antique Art Nouveau ink well, with an appealing decorative appearance and cool, tactile pewter form. Delivered ready for the desktop.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')
Max Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')
Max Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Ink Well Diameter: 6cm (2.25'')
Ink Well Height: 9.5cm (3.75'') See less