Description
A silver inkwell dating from the beginning of the 18th century. This inkwell was certainly inserted into a large silver Baradelle.
We can note the decoration with the two birds (or two dolphins) lifting the cap and the elegant cutout of the silver plate. The inkwell measures 6.5×2.8×2.5cm.
No hallmark.
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Le Zograscope
Established by Alexandre Piffault in 2014 and based in Paris at 5 rue de Condé, 75006, very close to Odéon, Le Zograscope specializes in antique and rare books in Science, Medicine and Technology, and rare antique instruments in the same fields. We have especially a strong interest in early and continental microscopy, early and special mathematical/drawing instruments, medical and surgical instrument, and rare technology.
Personnal website : https://www.lezograscope.com/