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19th C French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Encrier Inkstand

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Start price: CAD $50

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Description

19th C French Empire patinated bronze and ormolu encrier (inkstand) featuring a central covered urn supported by tripod figural feet, flanked by two classical urn-shaped inkwells. On a yellow sienna marble base.

Base: The items are mounted on a rectangular sienna marble base that includes a pen tray. 
Design: The piece is crafted in the Neoclassical Empire style, popular in the early 1800s, characterized by imperial symbols and classical forms. 
Dimensions: 12.5 inches L x 6 W x 7.5 H. 

Condition report:

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