Elena Napoleone

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Magnificent ceremonial inkstand in gilded bronze from the Napoléon III era with emblems of the Dragons of the Imperial Guard, made in France around 1850-1880.
Beautiful old desk ornament fixed to an oval tray surmounted by dragons representing the Imperial Guard.
The tray, with a richly decorated border of raised vegetal motifs, houses in its center a receptacle in the shape of an urn, equipped with a lid topped by a decorative knop.
Patina and signs of age are visible in the photos that form part of the description. Glass beaker inside the urn is missing.
A distinctive decorative piece, ideal for a collector of antique objects, an admirer of 19th-century decorative arts, or for a classic office decor.
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Magnifique encrier d'apparat en bronze doré de l'époque Napoléon III avec emblèmes aux dragons de la Garde Impériale, fabriqué en France vers 1850-1880.
Bel objet décoratif de bureau ancien fixé à un plateau ovale surmonté de dragons représentant la garde impériale.
Le plateau à bordure richement ornée de motifs végétaux en reliefs, accueillant en son centre un récipient en forme d'urne, muni d'un couvercle surmonté d'un bouton décoratif.
Présence d'une patine et de traces d'ancienneté visibles sur les photos qui font partie de la description. Godet en verre à l'intérieur de l'urne manquant.
Objet de décoration de caractère, idéal pour un collectionneur d'objets anciens, un amateur d'arts décoratifs du XIXème siècle ou pour une décoration de bureau classique.
Emballage soigné et envoi rapide.


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Inkwell - Encrier Napoléon III - Bronze (gilt/silvered/patinated/cold painted)

France - 20th century - Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

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Gilded bronze inkwell from the Napoléon III period, circa 1850–1880, France, measuring 16 cm high by 27 cm wide by 16 cm deep.

Inkwell - Encrier Napoléon III - Bronze (gilt/silvered/patinated/cold painted)

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Gilded bronze inkwell from the Napoléon III period, circa 1850–1880, France, measuring 16 cm high by 27 cm wide by 16 cm deep.

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