Antique French Lion Sculpture Bronze Desk Garniture Inkwell in Marble Continental. Empire Style - Set of 6

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A complete 6 pieces continental desk garniture in veined black marble and bronze, centered by a naturalistically modeled walking lion … Read more A complete 6 pieces continental desk garniture in veined black marble and bronze, centered by a naturalistically modeled walking lion mounted on an oval marble plateau, fitted with an integral hexagonal inkwell with hinged lid.

The set is completed by a matching oval letter rack with four brass-wire dividers, a letter opener with bronze handle and steel blade, a bronze-mounted seal handle, a rectangular marble stamp box with bronze finial, and a rocker blotter with felt underside.

Attributed on stylistic grounds to the Napoleon III / French Empire Revival tradition. See less