Napoleon III Double Inkwell

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Important double receptacle inkwell, consisting of a red griotte marble base of the Pyrenees, flared in its front part to … Read more Important double receptacle inkwell, consisting of a red griotte marble base of the Pyrenees, flared in its front part to serve as a feather rest. On each side are two gilded bronze grooves fully chopped with very fine patterns, shown with palmettes and friezes. Their above is easily raised thanks to their pineapple-shaped draw button, revealing a cavity intended to receive the container for the ink, one of which is missing. In the center, on a small marble base surmounted by a golden bronze element, rests a bust of Napoleon with a brunette patina: it is removable, and initially served as a seal carrier to affix the wax stamp that seal The mails.
This beautiful object will elegantly dress up your desktop, while bringing a historical touch to your decoration.

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Time: mid nineteenth

Excellent condition. A missing ink container. See less