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Grand Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest - Signed Bergmann
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Grand Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest - Signed Bergmann

1900 - 1920
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Description

A magnificent and grand late Victorian Austrian desk set, made from cast bronze, beautifully finished in gold.

The cast Owl is a figural inkwell with a hinged lid revealing a glass ink chamber within. This is attached to a beautifully executed large feather acting as a pen tray.

The Bergmann signature can be found on the Owl's feathers and the Bergmann logo to the underside of the feather tray. Both pieces also marked "Geschutz" (trademark).

Dating to c.1900, it remains in superb condition measuring 15" in length x 3" x 6" tall.

Item ID: 40629

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Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
38.1cm (15.00")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Gilded Bronze Owl Inkwell to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA644761
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40629
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Description
A magnificent and grand late Victorian Austrian desk set, made from cast bronze, beautifully finished in gold.

The cast Owl is a figural inkwell with a hinged lid revealing a glass ink chamber within. This is attached to a beautifully executed large feather acting as a pen tray.

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The Bergmann signature can be found on the Owl's feathers and the Bergmann logo to the underside of the feather tray.
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Both pieces also marked "Geschutz" (trademark).

Dating to c.1900, it remains in superb condition measuring 15" in length x 3" x 6" tall.

Item ID: 40629

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
38.1cm (15.00")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Gilded Bronze Owl Inkwell to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA644761
Dealers Internal Ref
40629
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A gilded bronze inkwell modelled as an owl perched upon a detailed feather-shaped pen tray.
Grand Gilded Austrian Bronze Inkwell / Pen Rest - Signed Bergmann
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Vienna bronzes gained international prominence during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, manufactured by numerous foundries in Austria. These cast bronze items, ranging from naturalistic animal figures to functional desk ornaments, were renowned for their cold-painted finishes, fine hand-chiselled detail, and whimsical subject matter.

Gilded bronze inkwells were created using lost-wax casting methods to achieve crisp detail. The finished bronze pieces were then gilded, often via mercury gilding or electroplating, to apply a durable layer of gold finish over the sculpted surface.

Authentic pieces produced by the Franz Xaver Bergmann foundry typically bear a foundry mark consisting of a capital B enclosed within a vase motif, along with Geschutzt or item reference numbers cast into the metal alongside finely chiselled surface details.

A bronze inkwell serves as a focal accent when placed on an executive office desk, styled on a wooden library console, or displayed within a curio bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes.

Gilded bronze surfaces should be dusted gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive liquid polishes, solvents, or water, as these can wear away the gilded layer or accelerate metal oxidisation.
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