A Meissen Inkwell modelled as a Swan Circa 1820, blue crossed swords and II mark
Naturalistically modelled with its head resting on its breast, with silvered plumage and gilt beak and feet, its back formed as an inkwell enclosed by a garland of flowers and with two gilt edged pen holders (slight chip to tip of one wing and to one claw)
7in. (17.5cm.) long
Lot Essay
A similar model with produced in Paris by Darte see Régine de Plinval de Guillebon, op. cit. (1972), no. 143.