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Early C19th French Empire Design Ormolu-mounted Inkstand of Outstanding Quality.
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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Early C19th French Empire Design Ormolu-mounted Inkstand of Outstanding Quality.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Early C19th French Empire design ormolu-mounted inkstand of outstanding quality.

Fine desk-top inkstand with ebonised pentray base with finely-cast ormolu mounts and decoration . The stand fitted with 2 original cut-glass facetted ink-well bottles and a central detachable ormolu candlestick. The whole mounted with intricately designed cast ormolu mounts.

The lids of the ink bottles with cast ormolu bronze lids with lion mask details . The candlestick ring handle cast with a butterfly .

Raised on cast ormolu bun feet , each end fitted with decorative cast ormolu handles.

In excellent original condition throughout, with no damage , losses or repairs.

H 5"

W 9"

D 5"

France c. 1820

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this French Empire Ormolu Inkstand to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 05587905
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Mercury gilding softened by handling on the handles and rims: period finish.
Thick, faceted lead-crystal inkwells: typical glass cutters' work of the 1820s.
Dark natural oxidisation in the recesses of the casting: uncleaned age.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA655415
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1910
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Early C19th French Empire design ormolu-mounted inkstand of outstanding quality.

Fine desk-top inkstand with ebonised pentray base with finely-cast ormolu mounts and decoration .

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The stand fitted with 2 original cut-glass facetted ink-well bottles and a central detachable ormolu candlestick.
M Lees and Sons

The whole mounted with intricately designed cast ormolu mounts.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray.
fig 1. Early C19th French Empire Design Ormolu-mounted Inkstand of Outstanding Quality.

The lids of the ink bottles with cast ormolu bronze lids with lion mask details . The candlestick ring handle cast with a butterfly .

Raised on cast ormolu bun feet , each end fitted with decorative cast ormolu handles.

In excellent original condition throughout, with no damage , losses or repairs.

H 5"

W 9"

D 5"

France c. 1820

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this French Empire Ormolu Inkstand to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 05587905
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Mercury gilding softened by handling on the handles and rims: period finish.
Thick, faceted lead-crystal inkwells: typical glass cutters' work of the 1820s.
Dark natural oxidisation in the recesses of the casting: uncleaned age.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA655415
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1910
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray.

Early C19th French Empire Design Ormolu-mounted Inkstand of Outstanding Quality.

Archive II An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View III
Archive IV An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View IV
Archive V An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View V
Archive VI An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View VI
Archive VII An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View VII
Archive VIII An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View VIII
Archive IX An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View IX
Archive X An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View X
Archive XI An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XI
Archive XII An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XII
Archive XIII An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XIII
Archive XIV An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XIV
Archive XV An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XV
Archive XVI An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XVI
Archive XVII An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XVII
Archive XVIII An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XVIII
Archive XIX An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XIX
Archive XX An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XX
Archive XXI An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XXI
Archive XXII An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray. View XXII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,602
M Lees and Sons
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An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray.
Early C19th French Empire design ormolu-mounted inkstand of outstanding quality.
Ref: SA655415
An early nineteenth-century French Empire style ormolu inkstand featuring two cut-crystal inkwells, a central holder, foliate handles, and a decorative gilt bronze tray.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectInkstands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialOrmolu, Gilt Bronze, Cut Crystal
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFoliate handles, Floral relief rim, Cut glass inkwells, Paw feet
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This nineteenth-century French Empire style desk-top inkstand uses ormolu mounts, gilt bronze, and cut crystal to create a gold-coloured writing accessory. The ebonised pentray base holds two faceted cut-glass ink-well bottles with cast ormolu bronze lids and lion mask details, alongside a central detachable ormolu candlestick featuring a butterfly-cast ring handle. The tray has cast ormolu bun feet, decorative foliate handles on each end, and an intricate floral relief rim. Measuring 12 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, this item sits on an office desk or library table to hold writing implements and provide a decorative focal point in a study or home office.

FAQs

French Empire style inkstands typically display Neoclassical symmetry, gilded bronze ormolu mounts, and classical motifs such as laurel wreaths, foliate scrolls, and anthemion leaves, often paired with heavy cut-glass or crystal ink pots.

High-end inkstands from the nineteenth century were commonly constructed using cast bronze with fire-gilded ormolu finishes, combined with hand-cut lead crystal inserts and occasionally marble, mahogany, or slate bases.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy mercury-gilded bronze bases showing subtle wear on raised points, hand-chased metal details, hand-blown or hand-cut glass vessels, and traditional threaded or pinned assembly rather than modern machine screws.

An antique inkstand serves as an understated accent when positioned on a dark wood executive desk, a library console table, or a study bookshelf to add historical texture and classical structure.

Clean gilt bronze strictly with a soft dry cloth or feather duster to preserve the original gilding, avoiding chemical polishes. Glass inkwells should be removed and washed separately in warm water using mild soap.
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