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French Empire Ormolu Inkwell

$2,093.05
£1,525
€1,814.13
CA$2,945.19
A$2,969.32
CHF 1,690.77
MX$36,093.38
NOK 19,958.72
SEK 19,901.42
DKK 13,560.40

About the Item

A fine French Empire ormolu desk standish. Set upon a circular base with top and bottom mouldings cast with leaf and dart decoration. The space between decorated with flowers within a diamond pattern. The top with pin tray, two inkwells and a sander attached to a tall finial by chains.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1815
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2015316244502

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