Antique, Victorian Art Nouveau ormolu cut crystal deskset double inkwell with pen holder. Measures 5 3/4inches accross. 3 1/2inches front to back. Serpentine shape with double ink wells and slot for pen. Fine French cut crystal base mounted in gilt bronze with gilt bronze caps and necks to inkwells. Base and bottom of inkwells have openwork metal acorn and oak leaf patterns. Tops of lids with beautiful dancing classic nymphs. Long hair flowing, diaphenous dresses float out. Back mount with very fine moulded swags of flowers overlapping scrolling foliage that ends in gryphon heads. Surmounted by an oak leaf. No marks or signature found. Condition good considering age and use. There are minor/negligible dings and some of the bottom metal border has clear signs of soldering. Hinges are firm, glass base with no chips/cracks. See pictures for details. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS – PLEASE NOTE. See our policies below. Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers. Feel free to ask question. We would appreciate it if you notify us in advance, and explain the reason for the return. Please pack carefully to ensure the item reaches us in the same condition it left here and don’t forget to insure and track properly. Any questions, just ask. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Metalware\Other Collectible Metalware”. The seller is “brendaginsberg” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Secondary material: Glass
- Maker: Art Nouveau
- Primary Material: Bronze
- Country/Region of Origin: France
- Age: 1850-1899
- Object Type: Desk Set
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Color: Gold
- Type: Desk Sets
- Original/Reproduction: Original