This fine quality inkwell was produced in France and dates to circa 1870. It is made from figured Carrara marble, which has been turned to produce the foot and body with gilt bronze sections forming the stem, lion head side mounts, the interior and a hinged lid which is decorated with a foliate panel with a small female bust at its centre for raising the lid.The inkwell is in very good condition, and possibly may have had a thin glass liner.Height 14cm x width 8.5cm x depth 7.5cmRobert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online. You can ...