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Champleve Enamel & Bronze Doré Inkwell

Categories Enameled Metal
Type Champlevé
Material Enameled Brass/Bronze/Metal
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin France
Date or Era circa 1890
Measuring Inkwell 2 ¾” to the top of its finial and 1 ½” in diameter. Pen tray 7" in length, 4 ½” wide.

Presented is a 19th century French champleve enamel and bronze doré inkwell on an attached designated tray with pen holder. This piece is exquisitely crafted with fine decorative enamel work in the traditional shades of red, white, and blue.

Sold for $170 in May 2023

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