A fine antique French porcelain, silver and glass inkwell; part of our silverware collection

Description

This fine inkwell has been modelled in the form of a seated Chinese figure holding a frog.

The the pale blue and white frog has a hinged hallmarked silver and parcel gilt decorated cover with lily pad and flower.

The scrolling thumbpiece may be used to slide the cover to one side to reveal the inkwell which has a removable glass ink pot.

The porcelain figure has detailed red painted designs to his coat which has a large blue and white tasseled hood draped which is, in effect, a receptacle for stamps.

The figure is seated on a hallmarked shaped mirror plateau with a French silver gilt decorated border and base.

The base is supported by four bun feet.

Condition

This fine quality inkwell is very good quality with a good gauge of silver.

The silver is clearly hallmarked.

This piece is in excellent and perfect condition.

Refelctions in photography may detract from the true representation of this item.

Dimensions

Length of base 21cm/8.25"

Depth of base 16.5cm/6.5"

Hight of porcelain figure 10.5cm/4.2"

Width of figure 7.7cm/3.1"

Depth of figure 8cm/3.1"

Video

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