A 19th century French tortoiseshell and mother of pearl inlaid ink stand

A 19th century French tortoiseshell and mother of pearl inlaid ink stand, with ivory and brass mounts decorated floral sprays with pique branches, musical trophies and birds, with a pair of cut glass wells, one damaged, on flattened bun feet, 3.25in (8cm) h, 14.25in (36cm) w, 8.25in (21cm) d. Provenance: Collection of Professor R. C. Cookson, 1922-2008.