Inkwell - Brass, Wood
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Vintage inkwell and globe set from Italy, mounted on a wooden base with brass elements including a swivelling globe, two brass inkwells with cherub lids, a round brass container, a slanted brass pen holder, and wooden drawers, measuring 26 by 30 by 15 cm and dating to 1960–1970 in very good condition.
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SET vintage with inkwell and globe, an elegant decorative and functional accessory in the style of classic writing desks of the past. The set is composed of several elements arranged on a wooden base: Central Globe: A small swiveling terrestrial globe with a map, supported by an arch and a brass stand.
Containers: On the sides of the globe there are two brass bottles/inkstands with lids shaped like small brass putti. On the left there is a round brass basin with a lid, used as a sponge holder or container for small objects, while on the right a tilted cylindrical support is fixed to insert the pen or the quill.
Base with drawers: The supporting structure is made of shaped wood (walnut or mahogany) and includes at the bottom one or more removable drawers, useful for storing nibs, sealing wax or other small writing accessories.
SET vintage with inkwell and globe, an elegant decorative and functional accessory in the style of classic writing desks of the past. The set is composed of several elements arranged on a wooden base: Central Globe: A small swiveling terrestrial globe with a map, supported by an arch and a brass stand.
Containers: On the sides of the globe there are two brass bottles/inkstands with lids shaped like small brass putti. On the left there is a round brass basin with a lid, used as a sponge holder or container for small objects, while on the right a tilted cylindrical support is fixed to insert the pen or the quill.
Base with drawers: The supporting structure is made of shaped wood (walnut or mahogany) and includes at the bottom one or more removable drawers, useful for storing nibs, sealing wax or other small writing accessories.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
26 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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