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Large double inkwell in beautifully patinated bronze spelter, chiseled with floral and scrollwork decorations. The base of the stand rests …
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Large double inkwell in beautifully patinated bronze spelter, chiseled with floral and scrollwork decorations. The base of the stand rests on five feet adorned with acanthus leaves. The sower is framed by two ink receptacles with lids. Each has its original blown glass inkwell (one is present but broken). It is signed on the base, below the left inkwell, a. Bossu for auguste bossu (1889-1946).
spelter: an alloy of tin or lead and antimony, a metal used to imitate bronze, replacing copper, which was requisitioned for munitions manufacturing.
dimensions: height 32cm x width 27cm x depth 10cm this piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 10.63ʺW × 7.87ʺD × 12.6ʺH
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
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