Antique FRENCH Green OPALINE Figural DOUBLE INKWELL INKSTAND Gilt ORMOLU Marble
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:27596297 | Featured Refinements: Antique Inkwell |
| Material: GLASS & GILT BRASS ORMOLU | Modified Item: No |
| Vintage: No | Country/Region of Manufacture: France |
ESTATE FRESH
VINTAGE OLD ANTIQUE
STUNNING
ANTIQUE19th CENTURY PALAIS ROYAL
FRENCH FIGURAL DOUBLE INKWELL DESK INKSTANDwith original hang chains, figural fruit stemmed lids
"GREEN JADE OPALINE "FRUIT or APPLES" w/ GILT ORMOLU ROCOCO MOUNTSORMOLU WRAPPED VINE CENTRAL HOLDER POST , MARBLE BASE, SCROLLED LEAFY FEET"
circa 1870s-1880s
outstanding double green opaline glass inserts with figural ormolu fruit stemmed caps, original hang chains in fit...ted gilt ormolu holder mounted on ovular marble base, with beaded accents and leafy scrolled feet
inserts are mould blown with fire polished rims and base
surface is clean, condition is excellent, and detailing is superb
gilt patina is rich and golden, decor is exceptionally well-detailed....
stand is perfectly proportioned and beautifully balanced
PLEASE CONSIDER THIS PIECE IS AN ANTIQUE.....BY ITS VERY NATURE OF BEING OLD, IT IS NOT "DEAD MINT" or PERFECT
PLEASE CONSIDER ANY SMALL MANUFACTURING IMPERFECTIONS INDICATIVE OF THE PERIOD IN WHICH IT WAS MADE
AND WITH WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE, CONTACT, HANDLING, AND USAGE
BEAUTIFUL ESTATE OLD CONDITION
....THERE ARE NO SPLITS, BREAKS, REPAIRS....ORIGINAL HARDWARE AND FITTINGS ARE GREAT.....BOTTOM PHOTO SHOWS ORIGINAL FITTINGS AND BOLT
TOP CAP ARE NOT DENTED OR SPLIT, HANG CHAINS ARE IN GREAT CONDITIONGLASS INSERTS ARE FREE OF CHIPS CRACKS, HAIRLINES OR DAMAGETHERE IS WEAR TO THE EXTERIOR FINISH OF EACH INKWELL CONSISTENT WITH AGE, CONTACT, AND USAGE
PLEASE CONSIDER SOME MILD SURFACE MARKS AND WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGEPATINA IS OLD, INKSTAND HAS NOT BEEN CLEANED, POLISHED, OR BUFFED
APPROX. MEAS.
4 1/8" HIGH by 4 5/8" LONG by 2 3/8" FRONT TO BACKINSERTS MEAS APPROX 2 3/8" HIGH TO TOP OF STEMWEIGHT 10.4oz
THIS IS STUNNING AND REMARKABLE PERIOD FRENCH BRONZE INKWELL INKSTAND
WILL MAKE AN EXCITING ADDITION FOR YOUR DESK OR DISPLAY COLLECTION
PLEASE FEEL COMFORTABLE TO ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS DURING THIS AUCTION AS AMPLE TIME IS PROVIDED
TO ADDRESS ANY ISSUES OR CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WISH ADDITIONAL PICTURES, I AM HAPPY TO ASSIST
I SHALL WRAP YOUR INKWELL WITH EXTREME CARE AND SHIP HOME TO YOU WITHIN ONE DAY
ALL SHIPPING IS $12.50 FOR USPS PRIORITY SHIPPING/INSURED FOR BUYERS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES
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WE SHIP WORLDWIDE
ALL INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS OFFERED THROUGH THE EBAY INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM
WITH FEES PAID THROUGH THE EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
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PAYMENT IS KINDLY EXPECTED WITHIN 3 DAYS
all my thanks! good luck! cheers, zelda
a note to all MICHIGAN buyers: we are now required by MICHIGAN law to collect MICHIGAN sales tax for the state of
MICHIGAN for items sold and shipped within the state....if you do not wish to incur this additional cost, please email me with your valid MICHIGAN State Sales Tax ID Number
PLEASE NOTE: ALL items we sell are estate old antiques or used collectibles- Please expect considerable "age usage" and wear on all items unless otherwise specifically stated in the description MEANING "damaged", "chipped", cracked", "repaired" or otherwise...ALL ITEMS ARE ANTIQUE IN NATURE AND SUCH PIECES DO OCCASIONALLY HAVE MANUFACTURING FLAWS INDICATIVE OF THE PERIOD IN WHICH THEY WERE MADE...refund is entitled if item has been misrepresented, or evidence of damage in shipping with photo documentation.
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