Furniture & Works of Art - 12th January 2010

Lot 360

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

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £220

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Description

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.