Silverplated Stag Inkstand

This is an ornate silver-plated inkstand featuring a central stag figure, flanked by two cut glass inkwells with silver-plated lids.

Key Features:

• Material: Silver-plated metal.
• Form:
  • Rectangular Base: The inkstand has a rectangular base with rounded corners and a slightly concave shape.
  • Central Stag Figure: A silver-plated stag figure is positioned in the center of the base, standing on a slightly raised oval platform.
  • Two Inkwells: Two cut glass inkwells with silver-plated lids are situated on either side of the stag figure.
  • Pen Holders: Two small, curved silver-plated pen holders are attached to the base, one on each side.
• Decoration:
  • Embossed and Engraved Designs: The base is decorated with embossed and engraved designs, including floral motifs and geometric patterns.
  • Stag Figure: The stag figure is detailed, with textured fur and prominent antlers.
  • Cut Glass Inkwells: The cut glass inkwells feature intricate geometric patterns.
  • Silver-Plated Lids: The silver-plated lids of the inkwells are also decorated with engraved designs.

Interpretation of the Marks:

• “Metal Parisien”: This indicates that the inkstand is made of “Parisian Metal,” a term used for a type of white metal alloy that was often silver-plated.
• “Armand Frenais”: This is the maker’s name, indicating that the inkstand was produced by Armand Frenais.
• Anchor Mark: The anchor mark is likely a symbol of a particular French manufacturing house, and it is a typical French hallmark. To identify the exact manufacturing house, one would need to cross reference French hallmark publications. Because many different manufacturers utilize an anchor mark, without additional detail, it’s hard to pinpoint which company specifically.
• “10”: This is likely a pattern or model number.