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French Victorian Gilt Brass Desk Set with Globe

$750
£566.60
€649.76
CA$1,046.48
A$1,138.89
CHF 603.73
MX$13,701.76
NOK 7,657.19
SEK 7,005.79
DKK 4,854.23

About the Item

An unusual French gilt brass inkwell in the Art Nouveau style with 2 inkwells centered by a terrestrial 3" diameter globe. Globe is signed M. Vivien de St. Martin. Inkwells lack liners. A charming piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. The globe has an indentation below the equator that goes around the circumference of the globe.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C1125-21stDibs: LU855247864762

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