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Bronze Inkwell, 17th Century
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Bronze Inkwell, 17th Century

17th century
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Bronze inkwell, 17th Century, likely by Pietro Paolo and Tarquinio Jacometti from Recanti.

Depicting a rampant lion, in this case that of the Faenza coat of arms. A similar cast resides in The Municipal Art Gallery of Faenza, Italy (pictured in last post).

Stunning patina with bright tones.

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Spitalfields House has dated this 17th Century Bronze Inkwell to the 17th Century.

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Bronze inkwell, 17th Century, likely by Pietro Paolo and Tarquinio Jacometti from Recanti.

Depicting a rampant lion, in this case that of the Faenza coat of arms. A similar cast resides in The Municipal Art Gallery of Faenza, Italy (pictured in last post).

Stunning patina with bright tones.

Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this 17th Century Bronze Inkwell to the 17th Century.

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Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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A 17th-century patinated bronze inkwell featuring a heraldic lion figure standing beside a small urn-shaped vessel on a shaped metal base.
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Archive I A 17th-century patinated bronze inkwell featuring a heraldic lion figure standing beside a small urn-shaped vessel on a shaped metal base.

Bronze Inkwell, 17th Century

Archive II A 17th-century patinated bronze inkwell featuring a heraldic lion figure standing beside a small urn-shaped vessel on a shaped metal base. View II
Archive III A 17th-century patinated bronze inkwell featuring a heraldic lion figure standing beside a small urn-shaped vessel on a shaped metal base. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century patinated bronze inkwell featuring a heraldic lion figure standing beside a small urn-shaped vessel on a shaped metal base. View IV
Archive V A 17th-century patinated bronze inkwell featuring a heraldic lion figure standing beside a small urn-shaped vessel on a shaped metal base. View V
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A 17th-century patinated bronze inkwell featuring a heraldic lion figure standing beside a small urn-shaped vessel on a shaped metal base.
Bronze inkwell, 17th Century
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A 17th-century patinated bronze inkwell featuring a heraldic lion figure standing beside a small urn-shaped vessel on a shaped metal base.
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During the 17th century, bronze inkwells served both functional and decorative roles on the writing desks of scholars, nobility, and merchants. Crafted primarily across Western Europe using lost-wax casting techniques, these vessels often incorporated heraldic symbols, classical allegory, or animal motifs such as lions to represent power and authority.

Antique bronze inkstands were typically cast using molten copper alloys mixed with tin or zinc. Artisans employed either sand casting or the lost-wax (cire perdue) process, followed by hand chasing to define fine details and the application of a chemical or wax patina to protect the metal surface.

Authentic 17th-century bronze pieces exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, including irregular underside casting marks, hand-tooling evidence, and natural wear patterns consistent with centuries of handling. The patina should show genuine depth and uneven oxidisation rather than a uniform modern chemical coating.

An antique bronze inkwell is best displayed on a wooden desk, executive office workstation, or styled within a bookshelf vignette alongside leather-bound volumes. Placing the piece on a mantelpiece or console table highlights its sculptural qualities while adding historical texture to contemporary or traditional rooms.

Maintain patinated bronze by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using liquid chemical cleaners, polishes, or abrasive materials that can strip historical patination; a light application of clear microcrystalline wax once a year will protect the surface from moisture and atmospheric pollutants.
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