19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Hand-Painted Enamel Porcelain Inkwell Signed

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SKU: OT 2828

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Hand-Painted Enamel Porcelain Inkwell Signed

This exquisite inkwell features a charming … more SKU: OT 2828

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Hand-Painted Enamel Porcelain Inkwell Signed

This exquisite inkwell features a charming and unfussy design, countering the intricate ormolu decoration around the base, underside, and top. With a striking blue lapis ground, the porcelain body is adorned with delicate floral patterns in golds, oranges, and greens. The gilded bronze top includes a hinged inkpot lid and a raised opening for a quill pen, all set on a bronze foot.

It is signed on the bottom with an unfamiliar mark and is marked “Made in France.”

Dimensions are 4 1/2" in diameter and 4" in height. less