A gilt and chased bronze writing set in the form of a shuttle , resting on a marble base. It comprises four removable compartments, one of which is glass adorned with a carved rosette, and four penholders. The two central lids are decorated with palmettes and surmounted by pine cones. The others feature a design imitating Gothic architecture with trefoil arches and highlighted with granulation. This decoration is typical of the reign of Charles X. The three-legged shuttle rests on a rectangular base of Siena yellow marble with four small claw feet and a hollowed-out penholder.
Charles X era
Circa: 1825
Dimensions: L: 33cm, W: 17cm, H: 19cm
Condition report : in good condition. Restoration to one corner of the marble.
- Reference :
- 3045
- Availability :
- Item available
- Width :
- 33 (cm)
- Height :
- 19 (cm)
- Depth :
- 17 (cm)
- Era::
- 19th century, Charles X
- Style::
- Charles X
- Materials:
- Gilded bronze, Marble
- Identify Exists:
- False
!["L'AMOUR MESSAGER" INKWELL IN MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND GILT BRONZE, CHARLES X PERIOD](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-xb1qbja2ke/images/stencil/300x400/products/810/10029/2371_Encrier_amour_nacre_bronze_Charles_X__73596.1665564637.jpg?c=1 ""L'AMOUR MESSAGER" INKWELL IN MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND GILT BRONZE, CHARLES X PERIOD")
