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A French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell Circa 1870
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    Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.
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A French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell Circa 1870

19th century
Description

This fine quality inkwell was produced in France and dates to circa 1870. It is made from figured Carrara marble, which has been turned to produce the foot and body with gilt bronze sections forming the stem, lion head side mounts, the interior and a hinged lid which is decorated with a foliate panel with a small female bust at its centre for raising the lid.

The inkwell is in very good condition, and possibly may have had a thin glass liner.

Height 14cm x width 8.5cm x depth 7.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this French Gilt Bronze Inkwell to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1172266
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This fine quality inkwell was produced in France and dates to circa 1870. It is made from figured Carrara marble, which has been turned to produce the foot and body with gilt bronze sections forming the stem, lion head side mounts, the interior and a hinged lid which is decorated with a foliate panel with a small female bust at its centre for raising the lid.

The inkwell is in very good condition, and possibly may have had a thin glass liner.

Height 14cm x width 8.5cm x depth 7.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this French Gilt Bronze Inkwell to the 1870s.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172266
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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An urn-shaped French gilt bronze and beige marble inkwell with a classical head finial and lion mask ring handles.
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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
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Worcestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An urn-shaped French gilt bronze and beige marble inkwell with a classical head finial and lion mask ring handles.
A French gilt bronze and marble inkwell circa 1870
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An urn-shaped French gilt bronze and beige marble inkwell with a classical head finial and lion mask ring handles.
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  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Second Empire
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Marble
  • ColourBeige, Gold
  • MotifsClassical bust finial, Lion mask handles, Acanthus leaf carving, Pedestal base
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This French Second Empire inkwell dates to 1870 and takes an urn form. It combines turned beige marble with gilt bronze mounts, featuring a round stepped base, horizontal raised mouldings around the body, and a matching domed cover. The hardware includes two lion mask side mounts with hanging ring handles, and a small female bust finial atop the lid which serves as a handle for opening. The gilt bronze sections also include an acanthus leaf decorated stem above the foot and a foliate panel on the cover. Surface wear is visible with patina variations on the metal components. Measuring 14 cm high, 8.5 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep, this piece suits placement on a desk in an office or gentleman's library. It holds ink for writing or functions purely as a decorative desk accessory in a traditional study interior.

FAQs

During the 19th century, French inkwells were frequently designed as classical urns or architectural sculptures, combining finely chased gilt bronze mounts with turned marble or alabaster bodies to serve as luxury desktop functional art.

Craftsmen typically utilised cast bronze with gilt or patinated finishes, paired with imported marble, alabaster, or glass, often containing removable porcelain or glass inner liners to hold liquid ink.

Authentic period examples feature hand-chased surface detailing, appropriate wear to the gilding in high-touch areas, threaded rod internal assembly rather than modern screws, and substantial physical weight.

Place the piece on an executive desk, a styled bookshelf, or a hallway console table alongside framed art and leather-bound books to add historic texture and interest.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and avoid liquid polish or chemical cleaners, which can strip historic gilding or etch natural stone surfaces.
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