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Antique Inkwell Desk Stand Model as Pierrot the Clown
Minerva Antiques Ltd
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Antique Inkwell Desk Stand Model as Pierrot the Clown

1900 - 1920
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A lovely antique inkwell desk stand modeled as Pierrot the clown. In very good and solid condition with the makers signature to the base "Felix Janze". Made from spelter in France and dating from circa.1910-20. 15.2cms tall, 12cms wide and 11cms deep. 6 inches tall and 4 3/4 inches wide and 4 1/4 inches deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Minerva Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Pierrot Clown Inkwell to the 1910s.

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SA701916
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10536
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A lovely antique inkwell desk stand modeled as Pierrot the clown. In very good and solid condition with the makers signature to the base "Felix Janze". Made from spelter in France and dating from circa.1910-20. 15.2cms tall, 12cms wide and 11cms deep. 6 inches tall and 4 3/4 inches wide and 4 1/4 inches deep.
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Minerva Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Pierrot Clown Inkwell to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA701916
Dealers Internal Ref
10536
Minerva Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A dark cast metal figural inkwell depicting Pierrot the clown seated cross-legged wearing a ruffled collar on a square base.
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Archive I A dark cast metal figural inkwell depicting Pierrot the clown seated cross-legged wearing a ruffled collar on a square base.

Antique Inkwell Desk Stand Model as Pierrot the Clown

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Minerva Antiques Ltd
Telephone 0208 691 2221
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90 Royal Hill
Greenwich
London
SE10 8RT
United Kingdom
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Minerva Antiques Ltd
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A dark cast metal figural inkwell depicting Pierrot the clown seated cross-legged wearing a ruffled collar on a square base.
Antique inkwell desk stand model as Pierrot the clown
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A dark cast metal figural inkwell depicting Pierrot the clown seated cross-legged wearing a ruffled collar on a square base.
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A Pierrot inkwell is a functional writing accessory produced predominantly during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, shaped in the likeness of Pierrot, a character from the Italian Commedia dellarte. These pieces served as both decorative desk sculptures and functional ink receptacles.

Figural inkwells were commonly cast in bronze, spelter, or brass, often finished with a dark patina or cold-painted enamel details. Internal ink reservoirs were typically fitted with removable glass or ceramic liners to protect the metal from corrosion.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural surface wear, casting seam lines consistent with historical manufacturing, and a genuine aged patina rather than uniform chemical darkening. Checking for foundry stamps, maker marks, or original removable glass liners also assists in verification.

An antique figural inkwell functions as a distinctive accent piece on an office desk, library bookshelf, or mantelpiece. Pairing sculpted metal accessories with natural timber surfaces and modern stationery creates a balanced, curated display.

Antique metal objects should be dusted regularly using a soft, dry cloth and kept clear of damp environments. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners that strip historic patination, and apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax annually to preserve the surface.
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