19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) antiquesWe are offering a very beautiful French Bronze inkwell by the master metalworker, and founder Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 1892). The inkwell is classical revival with a figural finial of a bearded Greek man's head supported by three griffin feet with floral and other designs on the rest of the body of the inkwell. One looped handle serves as a stop for the lid of the inkwell, and a handle. The inside of the inkwell and lid are both gilt, and are in
These spoons were used along side of an after dinner cup of coffee
fitted with lidded compartments for storing tea
Has a unidentified Chinese or oriental chop mark
The scope has minor nicks on the front Brass Rim
Corning New York
Hewson & Brower
A excellent example of an Art Deco Mappin & Webb silver plated sugar sifter from the 1934/5 catalogue
Whitaker retired from business to devote himself
may be some reflections in photographs
She is a miniature under glass
is in good age-related condition with some minor chips
Hector Xavier