Lot 260 , A Victorian ormolu ink stand, width 17.5in. depth 9in. height 6in.

**A Victorian ormolu ink stand, the central wafer box applied with a bust of a Shakespeare and flanked by cut glass wells, width 17.5in. depth 9in. height 6in.
Estimate £40-60

Please note 5% Import duty will be charged on the hammer price.

Overall with a slightly matted appearance rubbed down to the base bronze at the raised extremities, the lid of the wafer box may be a later replacement certainly has a differing finish to the rest of the piece, otherwise minor oxidisation spotting but overall fair to good condition.


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