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A LARGE SHELL-SHAPED INKSTTAND
Probably Spanish or Portuguese, mid 19th Century
On scrolling foliate feet and with two two-handled inkwells with applied lion masks and covers with drunken putto finials, a pedestal waterpot supported by two caryatids, a nest with eggs and two doves in front, and a table bell with openwork foliate and floral handle - 44 cm (2156 gr)
Probably Spanish or Portuguese, mid 19th Century
On scrolling foliate feet and with two two-handled inkwells with applied lion masks and covers with drunken putto finials, a pedestal waterpot supported by two caryatids, a nest with eggs and two doves in front, and a table bell with openwork foliate and floral handle - 44 cm (2156 gr)