An ormolu-mounted patinated bronze figural inkstand and music box, late 19th/20th century
Lot Closed
December 15, 04:58 PM GMT
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
Lot Details
Description
An ormolu-mounted and bronze figural inkstand and music box, late 19th/20th century
the central bronze figure with animal-skin costume and jewellery in ormolu mounts, the smaller figure similarly attired and with a drumstick, the upper body removable to facilitate the opening of a lid revealing a removable nozzle, the base of the ormolu stamped ALPH GIROUX et Cie EDITEURS, on a kingwood base with beaded ormolu mounts and paw feet
kingwood, bronze, ormolu
Approximately 23cm high
Please note that this group features an inkstand and music box. Please note that the W symbol has been added to this lot. This lot will go to the Greenford Park warehouse after the sale.
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