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French Faience and Bronze Inkstand
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain non-Figural |
| Material | Earthenware |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 7” x 4” x 4” high |
This French faience inkstand has a rectangular base adorned with hand-painted pastoral scenes. The predominant colors are yellow, orange, and gold. The bronze cover contains two inkwells with hinged lids, each topped with a decorative finial. In the center, there’s a candleholder, which is surrounded by two pen holes and a hole for a wax seal. The handles on each side of the inkstand have an ornate twisted design.
Sold for $166 in September 2024
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