ROUEN EARTHENWARE WRITING DESK AND INKSTAND – 18TH CENTURY A - Lot 206

ROUEN EARTHENWARE WRITING DESK AND INKSTAND – 18TH CENTURY A dynamically shaped earthenware writing desk and inkwell set with a high-fire polychrome decoration featuring floral bouquets, foliage, latticework, and a dotted pattern; the sides are adorned with relief mascarons. The upper section features two inkwells with hinged lids of brass or bronze, accented by a beaded frieze and topped with red knobs, as well as two compartments for quills. Rouen, 18th century. Height: 11 cm Length: 25 cm Width: 16 cm Weight: 1 kilo 460 grs

Estimate:£169.52

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