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A Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell.
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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A Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell.

19th century
Description

A fine quality inkwell in the style of an oil lamp. The handles created to is in the form of a dolphin. There a holes for pens, a lidded reservoir for ink and even a seal under the fake flame. Beautiful object in original condition. Italian c1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell to the 19th Century.

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SA1231652
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A fine quality inkwell in the style of an oil lamp. The handles created to is in the form of a dolphin. There a holes for pens, a lidded reservoir for ink and even a seal under the fake flame. Beautiful object in original condition. Italian c1860.
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231652
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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A dark patinated bronze inkwell styled as a classical Roman oil lamp featuring a sculpted serpent handle and a decorated lid.
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze inkwell styled as a classical Roman oil lamp featuring a sculpted serpent handle and a decorated lid.

A Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell.

Archive II A dark patinated bronze inkwell styled as a classical Roman oil lamp featuring a sculpted serpent handle and a decorated lid. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze inkwell styled as a classical Roman oil lamp featuring a sculpted serpent handle and a decorated lid. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze inkwell styled as a classical Roman oil lamp featuring a sculpted serpent handle and a decorated lid. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze inkwell styled as a classical Roman oil lamp featuring a sculpted serpent handle and a decorated lid. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze inkwell styled as a classical Roman oil lamp featuring a sculpted serpent handle and a decorated lid. View VI
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
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A dark patinated bronze inkwell styled as a classical Roman oil lamp featuring a sculpted serpent handle and a decorated lid.
A grand tour bronze inkwell.
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A dark patinated bronze inkwell styled as a classical Roman oil lamp featuring a sculpted serpent handle and a decorated lid.
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A Grand Tour bronze inkwell is a 19th-century desk accessory produced primarily in Italy or France as a souvenir for wealthy travellers undertaking the Grand Tour. These pieces were frequently cast in bronze and modelled after classical Roman oil lamps, ancient ruins, or mythological figures.

These inkwells were typically cast in solid bronze or brass using the lost-wax process and finished with a dark brown, black, or green patina. Some examples incorporate marble bases or glass inserts inside the ink reservoir.

Authentic period pieces exhibit heavy cast metal construction, finely detailed chasing along decorative elements, and natural surface wear to the patina around handling areas. They often feature classical motifs derived directly from archaeological finds in Pompeii and Herculaneum.

An antique bronze inkwell functions well as a decorative object on a study desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece. Pairing the dark patinated metal with natural timber, leather-bound books, or marble surfaces accents its historical form.

Bronze objects should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove surface dirt. Avoid applying chemical cleaners or liquid polishes, as these can strip the historical patina; a light application of microcrystalline wax can be used to protect the surface.
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