Inkwell - Baroque / Rococo Revival - Brass
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Solid brass Baroque/Rococo Revival inkwell from France, dating to the 20th century, measuring 20 cm wide by 20 cm deep and 6 cm high, in excellent condition with the inner ink liner missing.
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Antique French Rococo Style Brass Inkwell / Encrier – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Up for auction is a remarkably ornate and heavy antique French Rococo / Baroque Revival brass inkwell (encrier), dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century.
This refined desk piece features high-relief floral scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and classic urn motifs cast directly into the brass. It stands on four decorated feet with an integrated horizontal pen rest at the front. The central ink reservoir features a hinged, heavily decorated lid that opens smoothly.
Style: Rococo Revival / Baroque Revival
Material: Solid Cast Brass
Period: Circa 1880–1920
Origin: France / Western Europe
Features: Hinged ink lid, integrated pen holder groove, detailed scrollwork
Condition:
Excellent antique condition with a natural patina that highlights its intricate details. No cracks or major damage to the brass structure. The hinge works as expected. (Note: The inner glass/ceramic ink liner is missing, which is common for pieces of this age).
Please inspect the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the item description.
Antique French Rococo Style Brass Inkwell / Encrier – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Up for auction is a remarkably ornate and heavy antique French Rococo / Baroque Revival brass inkwell (encrier), dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century.
This refined desk piece features high-relief floral scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and classic urn motifs cast directly into the brass. It stands on four decorated feet with an integrated horizontal pen rest at the front. The central ink reservoir features a hinged, heavily decorated lid that opens smoothly.
Style: Rococo Revival / Baroque Revival
Material: Solid Cast Brass
Period: Circa 1880–1920
Origin: France / Western Europe
Features: Hinged ink lid, integrated pen holder groove, detailed scrollwork
Condition:
Excellent antique condition with a natural patina that highlights its intricate details. No cracks or major damage to the brass structure. The hinge works as expected. (Note: The inner glass/ceramic ink liner is missing, which is common for pieces of this age).
Please inspect the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the item description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass
Model/name
Baroque / Rococo Revival
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
20th
