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French Hand Painted Porcelain
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain non-Figural |
| Material | Bronze, Porcelain |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 3 ¼” diameter; 3” high |
French inkstand with ormolu mounts and hand painted flowers. The bronze/ormolu embossed top of the stand has a hinged lid covering the inkwell (missing insert) and receptacles for a sealer and pens. It is marked “France” on the bottom. There is a maker’s mark, but it is faded.
Sold for $57 in April 2024
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