Inkwell - Patinated bronze
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Elegant double inkstand in Art Nouveau style, circa 1850–1900, made of bronze-patinated copper alloy with an integrated rear letter/document holder, of Belgian origin, weighing 1.48 kg, in good condition with age-related wear.
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Description from the seller
Elegant antique double inkwell in the Art Nouveau style, late 19th century (circa 1850–1900), made of copper alloy with a bronze patina, with an integrated rear letter/document holder.
The object stands out for its highly expressive vegetal ornamentation, typical of Art Nouveau aesthetics: leaves in motion, berries and volutes finely shaped, offering a decorative reading that is rich and harmonious. The composition is balanced and symmetrical, with a strong visual presence.
It features two circular recesses intended for inkstands and is offered without glassware, as is often the case for antique inkstands of this period.
Markings and authenticity
• On the reverse (underside):
« 309 » – « Registered » – initials « G F » engraved in old-style capital letters
• On the right side, under one of the circular housings:
Mention « Dinant »
Dinant is a Belgian city historically associated with dinanderie, a traditional craft related to the working of brass and copper alloys in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
State
Good overall condition for an object over 100 years old.
Uniform, aged patina with normal signs of wear.
Assembly with old screws; slight play may be present, common on antique objects, with no structural impact.
No known restoration.
Features
• Material: copper alloy (patinated bronze)
Style: Art nouveau
• Era: 1850–1900
• Country of origin: Belgium
• Weight: 1,480 kg
Shipping
The item will be shipped with the utmost care, carefully packaged and protected, with tracking.
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Collectible item
Beautiful decorative and collectible object, ideal for an antique desk, an antique display case, or an Art Nouveau collection.
Elegant antique double inkwell in the Art Nouveau style, late 19th century (circa 1850–1900), made of copper alloy with a bronze patina, with an integrated rear letter/document holder.
The object stands out for its highly expressive vegetal ornamentation, typical of Art Nouveau aesthetics: leaves in motion, berries and volutes finely shaped, offering a decorative reading that is rich and harmonious. The composition is balanced and symmetrical, with a strong visual presence.
It features two circular recesses intended for inkstands and is offered without glassware, as is often the case for antique inkstands of this period.
Markings and authenticity
• On the reverse (underside):
« 309 » – « Registered » – initials « G F » engraved in old-style capital letters
• On the right side, under one of the circular housings:
Mention « Dinant »
Dinant is a Belgian city historically associated with dinanderie, a traditional craft related to the working of brass and copper alloys in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
State
Good overall condition for an object over 100 years old.
Uniform, aged patina with normal signs of wear.
Assembly with old screws; slight play may be present, common on antique objects, with no structural impact.
No known restoration.
Features
• Material: copper alloy (patinated bronze)
Style: Art nouveau
• Era: 1850–1900
• Country of origin: Belgium
• Weight: 1,480 kg
Shipping
The item will be shipped with the utmost care, carefully packaged and protected, with tracking.
⸻
Collectible item
Beautiful decorative and collectible object, ideal for an antique desk, an antique display case, or an Art Nouveau collection.
Details
Era
1400-1900
No. of items
1
Material
Patinated bronze
Country of Origin
Belgium
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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