Gien (1) - Inkwell (4) - Marble, Brass, Earthenware, Glass
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A set of four inkwells dating from 1850–1900, comprising a brass inkwell on a red veined marble base (9 cm high, 12 x 12 cm), a hand-painted Gien faience inkwell (4.5 x 8 x 8 cm) with base mark, a metal and porcelain inkwell with a plume-holder and ink traces in glaze cracks (8 x 13 x 10 cm), and a glass inkwell with a silvered metal lid (6 x 12 x 12 cm); condition described as fairly good, heavily used with possible minor missing parts.
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Set of four inkstands dating from the late 19th, early 20th century.
- a brass one on a red veined marble base. Height 9 cm. Width 12 x 12 cm. Good condition but marble cracked and glued and missing near one corner. Lid slightly deformed.
- a faience piece from Gien, hand-painted, base stamp. 4.5 x 8 x 8 cm. Small signs of use.
- a metal and porcelain one with a handle for pens. Ink traces in the glaze cracks of the reservoir. 8 x 13 x 10 cm
- a solid glass one with a silvered metal lid (wear and a chip in the glass, see last photo). 6 x 12 x 12 cm
The set will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number. No delivery to the USA or to the Middle East.
Set of four inkstands dating from the late 19th, early 20th century.
- a brass one on a red veined marble base. Height 9 cm. Width 12 x 12 cm. Good condition but marble cracked and glued and missing near one corner. Lid slightly deformed.
- a faience piece from Gien, hand-painted, base stamp. 4.5 x 8 x 8 cm. Small signs of use.
- a metal and porcelain one with a handle for pens. Ink traces in the glaze cracks of the reservoir. 8 x 13 x 10 cm
- a solid glass one with a silvered metal lid (wear and a chip in the glass, see last photo). 6 x 12 x 12 cm
The set will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number. No delivery to the USA or to the Middle East.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
4
Material
Brass, Earthenware, Glass, Marble
Designer/artist/maker
Gien (1)
Country of origin
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
9 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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