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Bronze Classical Greek-Inspired Inkstand
| Categories | Bronze - Brass - Copper |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1860 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” x 4 ¼” x 5 ¾” high |
A Second Empire inkstand elaborated from bronze with gilt and patinated finishes. Designed in Neoclassical style: a darker orb inkwell, standing on an Athenian tripod on top of a pedestal. The inkwell’s hinged cover has a pinecone shaped gilt finial. Napoleon III period, France.
Sold for $245 in June 2024
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