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French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:52:16 +0000

This French carved marble and gilded bronze inkwell and candlestand, circa 1830 is carved from sienna marble. The large block is set with a tray well in front and then the cast bronze sarcophagus shaped inkwell is set up on animal paw feet. Cast with 4 holes to rest the quills or pens two wells for ink and a candlestand in the center. The bronze is well cast and has the more expensive attribute of matte and burnished elements giving an extra rich quality to the objects visual drama.
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Dimensions:

Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)

Style:

Charles X(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

BronzeMarbleCarvedCast,Gilt

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1830

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Hudson, NY

Reference Number:

Seller: LU811312650692

French 19th Century Charles X St. Bronze, Ormolu and Sienna Marble Inkwell

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:51:57 +0000

An elegant French 19th century Charles X st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Sienna marble inkwell. The inkwell is raised by a rectangular Sienna marble base. The pedestal displays an elongated octagonal ormolu support with a beautiful acanthus leaf socle shaped design. The body displays a most decorative reeded design below beautiful grape leaves, grape clusters and a fine egg and dart pattern at the rim. The removable lid displays a striking fluted floral bud finial amidst a foliate backplate. The lid removes to reveal the inkwell and pen holders. All original gilt and patina throughout.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)

Style:

Charles X(In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

BronzeOrmoluPatinated

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

West Palm Beach, FL

Reference Number:

Seller: 5865ASeller: LU949925688362

Silver Plated Bronze Inwell, Charles X

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:51:34 +0000

Elegant silvered bronze inkwell in the shape of a shell raised by four feet also made like small shells.
The two cruets for the ink and the pen cleaner are in cut crystal with a bronze cap.
The pen holder is designed as a seated boy reading. Italian manufacture from the first half of the 19th century.

Dimensions:

Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)

Style:

Charles X(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

BronzeCrystal

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1840

Condition:

GoodMinor fading.

Seller Location:

Firenze, IT

Reference Number:

Seller: LU7189231440102

Double Patina Bronze Inkwell, Playing Dog, Period, Charles X, 19th Century

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:51:01 +0000

A lovely bronze inkwell, double patina, brown and gold, featuring a dog with a lively look, wanting to play, on a base with a doucine decorated with a frieze of water leaves.

This small inkwell reveals a receptacle with an inkwell, two pen holders and a sand box, all in perfect condition.

Period: 19th century – Charles X
Dimensions : Height : 8cm x length : 9cm x depth : 6cm

Both utilitarian and decorative, inkwells, as we know them, appeared in the 17th century. Whether they are made of ceramic, wood or glass, round, square or heart-shaped, the inkwell is characterised by a certain refinement

In the 18th century, the feathers used were generally goose feathers.

It was not until the 19th century that metal feathers gradually replaced the bird feathers used since the end of Antiquity.

The sand box, a small container with holes filled with powder or sand, was used to sprinkle the paper to dry the ink.

As inkwells are utilitarian objects found on every desk, it is not uncommon for their decoration, ornamentation and shapes to be subject to all sorts of fantasies related to their owner.

Inkwell collectors are called Atramanthophiles.

Dimensions:

Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)

Style:

Charles X(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

Excellent

Seller Location:

CRÉTEIL, FR

Reference Number:

Seller: LU7814232857002

Charles X Style Marble and Bronze Inkwell Stand

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:50:38 +0000

This stylish and chic marble and bronze inkwell stand dates to the late 1820s during the reign of the French king Charles X. The base is fabricated in hand-carved marble, and the two inkwells are in bronze dore.

Note: One of the inkwells is missing its green glass pot/cup.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 15.88 in (40.34 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)

Style:

Charles X(In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Blown GlassBronzeMarbleCast,GiltHand-CarvedHand-CraftedMolded,Patinated

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1824-1830

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

West Palm Beach, FL

Reference Number:

Seller: AMSeller: LU928333906482

Inkwell Charles X French Gothic in Patinated Bronze, 19th Century

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:48:38 +0000

Inkwell Charles X French Gothic in Patinated Bronze, Early 19th Century

Gothic inkwell in patinated bronze and fine chiseled bronze decorated with arcatures, rosettes, polylobed motifs and cut and openwork festoons. It has four cups and four pen holder holes very finely shaped with arcatures and crowned with grips in the shape of stars and Gothic clovers. The inkwell rests on four feet.

Dimensions:

Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
Style:

Charles X(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:

BronzePatinated
Place of Origin:

France
Period:

Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:

1825
Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:

Cheltenham, GB
Reference Number:

Seller: LU6909237143262

French Palais-Royal Notebook Charles X

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:46:49 +0000

Charles X Circa 1822

From our collectables, we are delighted to offer this French Palais-Royal ormolu mounted mother of pearl notebook. The notebook in exceptional condition beautifully crafted with twin cherubs to the front holding a ribbon with souvenir written across it. The binding with draped flowers matching the boarder of the notebook. To the opening an interlocking metalwork holds the original gilt pencil when removed allows the notebook to open. Inside the notebook the front and rear pages with small pockets with a title page. Within the pages reveals 12 specific calendar months with a dated calendar insert for 1822.

Palais Royal is the collective name of objects that were sold within a Palace in Paris. Originally it was built for Cardinal Richelieu in 1629 and was originally named Palais Cardinal but after the death of Richelieu it was inherited by King Louis XIII and was named Palais Royal. The palace was later bequeathed to Philippe d’Orléans, a cousin of Louis XVI and in 1781, Philippe d’Orléans, on the verge of financial ruin, decided to subdivide the Palais Royal Garden, which until then had been free of any dwelling. Construction took five years, after which 90 merchants moved in. The area was a popular place for loiterers, betters, pickpockets, and prostitutes. When the revolution ended in 1799 the Palais Royal was refurbished again by Napoleon Bonaparte when he became Emperor in 1804 and it housed galleries and shops selling high quality luxury wares such as this notebook above. It again fell into disrepair when gambling was banned in 1838 but restored in the 1870’s. Due to this there are very few if any pearl Palais Royal objects crafted after 1840.

Mother of pearl is an organic–inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer. It is the same material that natural pearls are made from and is desirable due to its strong and resilient makeup along with its beautiful iridescent shimmer.

Measurements (centimetres) 10cm High x 7cm Wide x 1.3cm Deep

Creator:

Palais Royal(Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 3.94 in (10.01 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7.02 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)

Style:

Charles X (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

OrmoluShellCast,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1822

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Newark, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: STDDSeller: LU6971237393792

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:48:04 +0000

Antique English brass and crystal inkwell with small horns and brass boar head.
Diameter for bottle: 2.38″.

Dimensions:

Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
Style:

Charles II (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:

BrassCrystalHorn
Place of Origin:

England
Period:

19th Century
Date of Manufacture:

19th Century
Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:

Sheffield, MA
Reference Number:

Seller: W0051000+Seller: LU83349615671

19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope Befit with a Pair of Inkwells by J J Mechi

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:17:28 +0000

Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall Street, City of London, circa 1830s

Would make an ideal gift for the writing enthusiast or London historian.
Item has lever action hidden compartment.
Has an oval front brass plaque ideal for engraving a message if the item is a gift.

Comes with the original heavy metal topped inkwells and notepad, modern quill and stand.Other items are shown for illustrative purposes.

Alderman John Joseph Mechi (1802–1880) was a silversmith, banker, inventor and Alderman of the City of London. He experimented with new farming methods on his estate at Tiptree in Essex.

Mechi was born in London 22 May 1802, the third son of Giacomo Mechi, a citizen of Bologna, who had settled in England early in life, was naturalised, and obtained a post at Kensington Palace in the household of George III. His mother was Elizabeth, daughter of J. Beyer of Poland Street, London. John at the age of sixteen was placed as a clerk in a house in Walbrook, trading with Newfoundland, a job he had for ten years. In 1828 he set up on his own account as a cutler in a small workshop at 130 Leadenhall Street, from where he removed to No. 4 in the same street in 1830. Between 1830 and 1840 he made his fortune through the ‘magic razor strop’ which bears his name After the Crimean war and a fashion for beards, sales declined. On 10 November 1840 he took out a patent for ‘improvements in apparatus to be applied to lamps in order to carry off heat and the products of consumption’. This was for the external shop-window lamps. From 1859 to 1869 he was in partnership with Charles Bazan, and then gave up his city business and moved to 112, Regent Street.

Dimensions:

Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)
Style:

Campaign(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:

BrassCut GlassLeatherMahoganyHand-Crafted
Place of Origin:

United Kingdom
Period:

19th Century
Date of Manufacture:

1800s
Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. In original condition, item has lovely warm patina, with wear consistent with age. Wonderful patina to the brass and wood.
Seller Location:

High Wycombe, GB
Reference Number:

Seller: FS cs checkSeller: LU8232232807672

Victorian Military Campaign Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Slope with Accessories

pkversion — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:15:58 +0000

A Victorian Military Campaign brass bound mahogany and brass writing slope with black leather tooled Interior and secret compartment.
Made in 1800s #11

Features a blank brass front shield ideal for engraving

This writing slope comes befit with various accessories:
Two Glass inkwells
One vintage Ink Pen
One modern notebook
Items might slightly differ from what’s depicted in the images

Antique lap desks had hinged writing surfaces, often covered in leather, felt, or other material, that flip up to reveal storage space for papers. Individual compartments were designed to hold inkwells, pens, sealing wax, and other contemporary writing materials. Some desks also had concealed storage compartments.

Dimensions:

Height: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)

Style:

Campaign(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

BrassCut GlassLeatherMahoganyHand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

United Kingdom

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1800s

Condition:

GoodRefinished. Wear consistent with age and use. In original condition, the writing slope has wonderful patina to the brass and wood. Some waxing to the wood, and cleaning to the leather.

We try our best to send a key with every slope. Either an original, or a new made by the locksmith.

Seller Location:

High Wycombe, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: FS cs checkSeller: LU8232232796152