A French silver clock-inkstand and pair of similar table candlesticks, the candlesticks marked Emile Hugo, Paris, circa 1870

inkstand with central figure of Hermes, the inkwells with lion and ring handles and female bust finials, flanking a rope-tied package engraved AB, book, and barrel, the clock on scroll frame, surmounted by bell with angel finial; the sticks with caryatid stems

inkstand with small dings throughout, porcelain clock face with light soiling and small chip to edge, glass on back of clock cracked, key for clock included; bell with restoration to foot of angel finial; candlesticks with small dents to high spots, repairs to base, and one with a crack where stem meets base; otherwise good
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