Lot 138 , A French Second Empire ormolu ink stand, H 5cm x W 11.5 x D 6.5cm

A French Second Empire ormolu ink stand, modelled as two books, with lyre, foliate, flower and acanthus decoration in low relief to top and spines, one 'book' lifting to reveal three circular compartments, two containing glass inkwells, one with pounce pot, H 5cm x W 11.5 x D 6.5cm
Estimate £150-250


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Sold for £200