Inkwell - patinated metal

Antique lion inkstand – ca. 1900 Beautiful antique inkstand with a meticulously worked, reclining lion and a hinged lid. Gorgeous brown/bronze patina and richly worked details in the mane, legs, and decorative base. Probably French or Belgian, circa 1890–1910. Cast and bronze-colored patinated metal, presumably régule/spelter. The ink reservoir is integrated into the lion and provided with a hinged lid. Dimensions and weight shown in the photos A particularly decorative desk object from the Belle Époque, suitable for collectors of antique inkstands and historical desk accessories. See the photos for your own assessment. Carefully packaged

Estimate:£12.69

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