Mid 19th Century French Bronze Double Encrier

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Exceptional French Bronze Double Inkwell Encrier for a partners desk. Ovoid form tray with reeded border, neoclassical style lidded inkwells … more Exceptional French Bronze Double Inkwell Encrier for a partners desk. Ovoid form tray with reeded border, neoclassical style lidded inkwells with porcelain inserts, ornate scrolled central handle with supports for fountain or dip pens with a large figural eagle finial atop. Inscribed “ A Mr. S Hayem Aine Temoignage affectueux de Deux de ses anciens employes A K & A L 21 octobre 1878” less