Inkwell - Marble, burnished metal

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Constance Rousseau
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Selected by Constance Rousseau

Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

Estimate  € 170 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Elegant Art Deco marble blotter-style black? just kidding. Wait actual translation:

Elegant Art Deco desk in multi-colored marble with two ink wells and pen holder – 20th century

Splendid desk blotter in Art Deco style, made in precious natural multicolor marble with evocative red, ochre, cream and white veining.

The piece consists of a substantial contoured base, two ink wells with hinged lids in dark-bronze metal, and a convenient central pen support. The containers retain their inner inserts, a feature always sought after by collectors of vintage writing accessories.

The spectacular stone veins make each piece unique and give the blotter a notable decorative presence. A piece that testifies to the elegance of professional desks and private studies from the first half of the 20th century.

Ideal for collectors of writing instruments, Art Deco objects, antique desk accessories and classic-styled furnishings.

Conditions
Good overall condition.
Normal signs of age and use compatible with the object's age are present. The structure appears solid and well preserved. The inner containers are present.

Dimensions
Length: 19 cm
Depth: 13.5 cm
Height: 8 cm

Weight
1419 grams

Materials
Natural multi-colored marble / onyx
Bronze metal
Internal inserts for ink

Era
Circa 1920-1940
Art Deco style

Please study the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description.

Elegant Art Deco marble blotter-style black? just kidding. Wait actual translation:

Elegant Art Deco desk in multi-colored marble with two ink wells and pen holder – 20th century

Splendid desk blotter in Art Deco style, made in precious natural multicolor marble with evocative red, ochre, cream and white veining.

The piece consists of a substantial contoured base, two ink wells with hinged lids in dark-bronze metal, and a convenient central pen support. The containers retain their inner inserts, a feature always sought after by collectors of vintage writing accessories.

The spectacular stone veins make each piece unique and give the blotter a notable decorative presence. A piece that testifies to the elegance of professional desks and private studies from the first half of the 20th century.

Ideal for collectors of writing instruments, Art Deco objects, antique desk accessories and classic-styled furnishings.

Conditions
Good overall condition.
Normal signs of age and use compatible with the object's age are present. The structure appears solid and well preserved. The inner containers are present.

Dimensions
Length: 19 cm
Depth: 13.5 cm
Height: 8 cm

Weight
1419 grams

Materials
Natural multi-colored marble / onyx
Bronze metal
Internal inserts for ink

Era
Circa 1920-1940
Art Deco style

Please study the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
burnished metal, Marble
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
13.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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