Lot 59 , A mid 19th century red boulle work inkstand, width 14in. depth 11.25in. height 6in.

A mid 19th century red boulle work inkstand, with central taperstick lidded box, flanked by cut glass wells over a base drawer, width 14in. depth 11.25in. height 6in.
Estimate £300-500

Overall in fair to good condition, some minor chipping around the back corners of one of the wells, brass work is oxidised but should repolish to good effect, taperstick equally a little oxidised and has lost its extinguisher, veneer to the lid of the box slightly lifting in one corner, veneer to the lower left corner of the base drawer is missing, otherwise good order.


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Sold for £340