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A Napoleon III Paris porcelain and ormolu mounted desk set, third quarter, 19th century
The ink stand with central raised sconce above an inverted conical shaft, flanked by twin ink wells with ormolu birds' nest covers, the central oval dished plate painted with cherubs and musical instruments to the tondo, on hoof feet, damages -- 9¼in. (23.4cm.) wide; and other conforming elements comprising a pair of candlesticks; a set of scales with five weights; a small sewing box; and an associated walnut bookslide (6)
The ink stand with central raised sconce above an inverted conical shaft, flanked by twin ink wells with ormolu birds' nest covers, the central oval dished plate painted with cherubs and musical instruments to the tondo, on hoof feet, damages -- 9¼in. (23.4cm.) wide; and other conforming elements comprising a pair of candlesticks; a set of scales with five weights; a small sewing box; and an associated walnut bookslide (6)
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