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Antique French Gilt Bronze Inkwell W/ Letter Opener

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Antique French Gilt Bronze Inkwell W/ Letter Opener

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DESCRIPTION: Gilt bronze desk set featuring a pen holding base, an inkwell toward the back, and a gilt bronze letter opener. Piece is decorated with a porcelain plate at the center of its base embellished with an image of a bust of a girl. Base, inkwell, and letter opener are all adorned with foliage designs; base and letter opener are finished with green man designs and inkwell is finished with a putto design.
CIRCA: 20th Century
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: (Base and inkwell) H: 5.5" W: 7" L: 8.5" (Letter opener) H: 0.5" W: 1" L: 8.25"

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CONDITION: Piece exhibits minor gilt loss, tarnishing, and scratches in spots throughout. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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Antique French Gilt Bronze Inkwell W/ Letter Opener

Name: Antique French Gilt Bronze Inkwell W/ Letter Opener
SKU: 140860559
Price: 200 USD
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