Inkwell - Bronze

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Antique Trompe-l'œil Bronze Money Bag Inkwell – Glass Liner & Coin Lid Motif – Late 19th Century – 8 cm

An exceptionally fine antique French/European novel novelty desk inkwell.

Masterfully cast in patinated bronze in a realistic trompe-l'œil design depicting a tied money bag or sack.

The hinged cover features relief decoration of stacked coins and opens to reveal the original clear glass ink liner and brass mounting.

Height: 7.5cm
Dimension: 8.5x5.0cm

Good condition

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Antique Trompe-l'œil Bronze Money Bag Inkwell – Glass Liner & Coin Lid Motif – Late 19th Century – 8 cm

An exceptionally fine antique French/European novel novelty desk inkwell.

Masterfully cast in patinated bronze in a realistic trompe-l'œil design depicting a tied money bag or sack.

The hinged cover features relief decoration of stacked coins and opens to reveal the original clear glass ink liner and brass mounting.

Height: 7.5cm
Dimension: 8.5x5.0cm

Good condition

Sent via UPS with tracking number



Details

Era
1400-1900
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7.5 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
circa 1900
PortugalVerified
1139
Objects sold
90.32%
Private

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