17th Sep, 2021 10:30
The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
AN EARLY 19TH FRENCH BRONZE INKWELL
EARLY 19TH FRENCH BRONZE INKWELL,
the cover formed as a bust of Moliere on a gilded socle, opening to reveal an interior fitted with two inkwells and a pounce pot, raised on a fluted circular column with applied plaque inscribed 'Moliere', on a square base, 19cm high
Provenance: The William Mowat-Thomson Collection
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Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £200
Condition Report
Condition generally good.
Wear throughout as per use and age including tarnish. The inner lip of cover has some losses though this isn't of concern.
Photos including the interior now available.
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