Details
- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styles
- Napoleon III
- Styled After
- Manufacture de Sevres
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Enamel
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good/Fair, enamels well preserved, 0.5" hairline firing crack to underside (see photograph), lacking pens and inkwell insert Good/Fair, enamels well preserved, 0.5" hairline firing crack to underside (see photograph), lacking pens and inkwell insert less
- Description
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19th c., France, an ormolu, gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain encrier or inkwell in pot form. It is decorated with …
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19th c., France, an ormolu, gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain encrier or inkwell in pot form. It is decorated with flowering vines, the gilt bronze top with wells for writing implements and lidded inkwell holder, including porcelain wax seal with engraved monogram "BW". Unsigned.
The shape of the pot is charming and unfussy, acting as a counterpoint to the ormolu decoration on around the base, including on the underside, and on the top of the pot. The porcelain body with bleu lapis ground is further painted with sweet flowers and leaves in golds, oranges and greens.
Dimensions:
6"h x 4.5"dia
Condition:
Good/Fair, enamels well preserved, 0.5" hairline firing crack to underside (see photograph), lacking pens and inkwell insert
Provenance:
The Estate of Barbara J. Walters: 944 Fifth Avenue, NYC less
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