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Sevres Porcelain Inkstand
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Sèvres |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 4” diameter base; 5 ¼” wide at the handles; 5 ¾” high |
This hand painted porcelain inkwell with double handles and ormolu mounts has a porcelain rose finial on its hinged lid. The piece features hand painted floral garlands, gilded accents, and rococo design. It is marked with the Sevres mark on the bottom and impressed “Made in France” on the underside of the brass rim.
Sold for $248 in April 2024
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