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Antique Early 19th Century Ormolu Inkwell on a Sienna Marble Base
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Antique Early 19th Century Ormolu Inkwell on a Sienna Marble Base

19th century
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Early 19th Century ormolu Inkwell in the form of an Urn with leaf & beading to the rim, having circular cover with pineapple finial. The piece, raised on winged lion monopodiae supported on triangular concave Sienna marble base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Antique Ormolu Marble Inkwell to the 19th Century.

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SA1218684
Dealers Internal Reference
6824
Description
Early 19th Century ormolu Inkwell in the form of an Urn with leaf & beading to the rim, having circular cover with pineapple finial. The piece, raised on winged lion monopodiae supported on triangular concave Sienna marble base.
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Antique Ormolu Marble Inkwell to the 19th Century.

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SA1218684
Dealers Internal Ref
6824
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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Archive I An early 19th-century urn-shaped ormolu inkwell supported by three winged lion monopodia legs on a shaped yellow Sienna marble base.

Antique Early 19th Century Ormolu Inkwell on a Sienna Marble Base

Archive II An early 19th-century urn-shaped ormolu inkwell supported by three winged lion monopodia legs on a shaped yellow Sienna marble base. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century urn-shaped ormolu inkwell supported by three winged lion monopodia legs on a shaped yellow Sienna marble base. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century urn-shaped ormolu inkwell supported by three winged lion monopodia legs on a shaped yellow Sienna marble base. View IV
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An early 19th-century urn-shaped ormolu inkwell supported by three winged lion monopodia legs on a shaped yellow Sienna marble base.
Antique early 19th century ormolu inkwell on a Sienna marble base
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An early 19th-century urn-shaped ormolu inkwell supported by three winged lion monopodia legs on a shaped yellow Sienna marble base.
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  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEmpire
  • MaterialOrmolu, Gilt Bronze, Sienna Marble
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsWinged lions, pinecone finial, fluted urn, monopodia feet
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This early 19th-century Empire inkwell takes the form of an urn. It is made from gilt bronze and ormolu with a gold finish, set on a yellow Sienna marble base. The circular cover features leaf and beading mouldings to the rim and a pineapple finial on top. The urn rests on three winged lion monopodia legs above a triangular concave base. The piece measures 17 cm high, 7 cm wide and 7 cm deep. It suits a gentleman's library or office desk for writing and study. Buyers place this ormolu inkwell on a desk, bureau or side table to hold writing equipment. The design complements classic and neoclassical room styles. The miniature proportions fit small surfaces while adding a decorative classical accent to a workspace. The piece brings period character to a working office or a traditional study.

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Empire period ormolu inkwells typically draw heavy inspiration from classical antiquity, featuring motifs like winged lions, pinecones, and urn silhouettes popularised in early 19th-century Europe.

High-status inkwells of this era frequently combine gilded bronze, known as ormolu, with imported marble bases such as Sienna or Nero Marquina to provide weight and visual contrast.

Authentic 19th-century ormolu features fire-gilding over chased bronze, displaying fine detail in decorative castings and age-appropriate wear or minor oxidisation in recessed areas.

Place the piece as a focal accent atop an executive office desk, a mahogany console table, or a curated bookshelf stack to add classical elegance and textural interest.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush, avoiding harsh chemical polishers, water, or abrasive cleaners that can strip gilding or etch natural marble.
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