Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The shagreen base, depicting the sea, lifting off to reveal a bronze interior with sand sifter, pair of glass inkwells (replaced) and a pen tray. Retaining the original gilding and bronze patination.
Height 9” (23cm)
Width 6 1/4” (15.7cm)
Depth 3 1/2” (8.8cm)
French
Circa 1820
Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture
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French Ormolu & Shagreen Encrier Inkwell
