Title
A Small Gilt Bronze and Tortoise Shell Inkstand
Object Type
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
A SMALL GILT BRONZE AND TORTOISE SHELL INKSTAND (French, 19th century) on 4 gilt bronze shaped legs. The inkstand is fitted with a small drawer beneath the central well.
a=stand
b=large brass insert
c=glass inkwell
d=brass lip of inkwell
e=glass inkwell
f=brass lip of inkwell
a=stand
b=large brass insert
c=glass inkwell
d=brass lip of inkwell
e=glass inkwell
f=brass lip of inkwell
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
glass
brass
gilt bronze
tortoiseshell
Extent
4 3/4" x 8 3/8" x 7 1/2"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mr. Frederick H. Prince, 1963.
Identifier
PSNC.277a-f
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