An ormolu inkwell and cover from the mid 19th century. The circular stepped base with guilloche cast friezes below three winged lion monopodia supports. The lift off press-papier top modelled as a pair of horses. Lacking glass liner. Original patination.
Height 9 3/4″ (25cm)
Width 7″ (18cm)
Base diameter 6 1/8″ (15.5cm)
English
Circa 1850