Description

Early C19th French Empire design ormolu-mounted inkstand of outstanding quality.
Fine desk-top inkstand with ebonised pentray base with finely-cast ormolu mounts and decoration . The stand fitted with 2 original cut-glass facetted ink-well bottles and a central detachable ormolu candlestick. The whole mounted with intricately designed cast ormolu mounts.
The lids of the ink bottles with cast ormolu bronze lids with lion mask details . The candlestick ring handle cast with a butterfly .
Raised on cast ormolu bun feet , each end fitted with decorative cast ormolu handles.
In excellent original condition throughout, with no damage , losses or repairs.
H 5"
W 9"
D 5"
France c. 1820
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 1910