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18th Century French Directoire Inkstand
For sale by Baggott & Co.
for sale €1,287     $1,397
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18th Century French Directoire Inkstand

18th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

A Directoire ormolu mounted patinated bronze sarcophagus standish

With applied plague inscribed A’LAMITIE [friendship]. On lions mask monopedia, the rectangular base with foliate border. The hinged lid opens to a fitted interior with silver inkwell and sander.

French, circa 1790

H: 6" (15cm), W: 7.2" (18.5cm), D: 4" (10cm).

Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this French Directoire Ormolu Inkstand to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243076
Dealers Internal Reference
BCSL3013
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
A Directoire ormolu mounted patinated bronze sarcophagus standish

With applied plague inscribed A’LAMITIE [friendship]. On lions mask monopedia, the rectangular base with foliate border. The hinged lid opens to a fitted interior with silver inkwell and sander.

French, circa 1790

H: 6" (15cm), W: 7.2" (18.5cm), D: 4" (10cm).

Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this French Directoire Ormolu Inkstand to the 18th Century.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243076
Dealers Internal Ref
BCSL3013
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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An 18th-century French Directoire casket-form inkstand in patinated black metal and gilt bronze, supported on lion monopodia legs with a inscribed plaque.
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Archive I An 18th-century French Directoire casket-form inkstand in patinated black metal and gilt bronze, supported on lion monopodia legs with a inscribed plaque.

18th Century French Directoire Inkstand

Archive II An 18th-century French Directoire casket-form inkstand in patinated black metal and gilt bronze, supported on lion monopodia legs with a inscribed plaque. View II
Archive III An 18th-century French Directoire casket-form inkstand in patinated black metal and gilt bronze, supported on lion monopodia legs with a inscribed plaque. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century French Directoire casket-form inkstand in patinated black metal and gilt bronze, supported on lion monopodia legs with a inscribed plaque. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century French Directoire casket-form inkstand in patinated black metal and gilt bronze, supported on lion monopodia legs with a inscribed plaque. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century French Directoire casket-form inkstand in patinated black metal and gilt bronze, supported on lion monopodia legs with a inscribed plaque. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century French Directoire casket-form inkstand in patinated black metal and gilt bronze, supported on lion monopodia legs with a inscribed plaque. View VII
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Baggott & Co.

Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
Location
Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leslieandbaggott
Verified Since Feb 2019
Items For Sale 276
Items Sold 8
Baggott & Co.
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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An 18th-century French Directoire casket-form inkstand in patinated black metal and gilt bronze, supported on lion monopodia legs with a inscribed plaque.
18th century French Directoire inkstand
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An 18th-century French Directoire casket-form inkstand in patinated black metal and gilt bronze, supported on lion monopodia legs with a inscribed plaque.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Directoire
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze, Ormolu, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsLion monopodia legs, Laurel wreath mounts, Classical figure appliques, French inscription plaque
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This 18th century French Directoire inkstand is a sarcophagus-form standish made from patinated bronze, ormolu, and ebonised wood in a black and gold colour scheme. The hinged lid carries classical figure appliques and a laurel wreath mount, while the body features an applied plaque inscribed A’LAMITIE, flanked by lion mask monopodia legs standing on a rectangular base with a foliate border and ribbed bun feet. The piece measures 15 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Inside, the fitted interior holds a silver inkwell and sander. This gentleman's library accessory suits an office desk as a decorative and functional desktop piece. The combination of patinated black surfaces and bright gilt bronze details creates a classic classical revival aesthetic typical of the period.

FAQs

The Directoire style emerged in France between 1795 and 1799, reflecting a transition from Louis XVI Neoclassicism to the Empire period. It is characterised by restrained Greco-Roman classical motifs, post-revolutionary symbolism, patinated metal surfaces, and gilt-bronze accents.

High-end 18th-century inkstands were predominantly crafted using patinated bronze, cast brass, ebonised timber, and fire-gilded bronze, also known as ormolu. Internal compartments often housed glass or ceramic liners for ink and pounce.

Authentic period ormolu features mercury gilding, hand-chased surface details, and uneven wear pattern consistent with age. Original cast pieces display threaded rods, square hand-cut nuts, and evidence of tool marks on untrimmed reverse sides.

An antique inkstand serves as an architectural accent piece on an office desk, console table, or library shelf. It can be positioned alongside modern stationery, leather desk pads, or framed art to bridge historic and contemporary elements.

Dust surfaces using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent scratching fragile gilding. Avoid liquid polishes, water, or abrasive chemicals, as these strip historic patination and cause chemical oxidisation.
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