Inkwell - Brass, Bronze, Porcelain
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Antique double table inkstand in heavy cast brass, made in Portugal and dating to around the 1930s, in Art Nouveau style with a central ink-box and two porcelain cups, in excellent vintage condition.
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An antique double desk inkstand in heavy cast brass, Portuguese-made, dating from approximately the 1930s. The metal framework shows a natural patina with traces of the original polychrome in reddish tones on the Art Nouveau decorative reliefs. The central compartment is a stamp box with the original hinged lid displaying the molded inscription "SELOS". Includes the two original white vitrified porcelain cups for ink storage. Both cups bear the green stamped mark of the prestigious factory Empresa Electro-Cerâmica do Candal (Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal).
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The metal and the lower base are solid, with no breaks, welds, or modern restorations. The two porcelain cups are completely intact, free of flaws, hairlines, or cracks. Mechanisms and hinged lids are fully functional.
Dimensions: Approximately 24.5 cm wide by 13.5 cm deep.
Exact weight: 1.207 kg.
Shipping method: The lot will be carefully packaged with reinforced bubble wrap and padding in a sturdy cardboard box to ensure the total integrity of the metal and porcelains. Shipping will be promptly carried out via the registered CTT Express service with a tracking number.
An antique double desk inkstand in heavy cast brass, Portuguese-made, dating from approximately the 1930s. The metal framework shows a natural patina with traces of the original polychrome in reddish tones on the Art Nouveau decorative reliefs. The central compartment is a stamp box with the original hinged lid displaying the molded inscription "SELOS". Includes the two original white vitrified porcelain cups for ink storage. Both cups bear the green stamped mark of the prestigious factory Empresa Electro-Cerâmica do Candal (Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal).
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The metal and the lower base are solid, with no breaks, welds, or modern restorations. The two porcelain cups are completely intact, free of flaws, hairlines, or cracks. Mechanisms and hinged lids are fully functional.
Dimensions: Approximately 24.5 cm wide by 13.5 cm deep.
Exact weight: 1.207 kg.
Shipping method: The lot will be carefully packaged with reinforced bubble wrap and padding in a sturdy cardboard box to ensure the total integrity of the metal and porcelains. Shipping will be promptly carried out via the registered CTT Express service with a tracking number.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Bronze, Porcelain
Country of origin
Portugal
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
2 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
13.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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