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MID-19TH CENTURY
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TWO ITALIAN SERPENTINE MARBLE INKSTANDS
MID-19TH CENTURY
Of circular gadrooned form, one with spiral gadrooned body, the covers inset with lava cameos depicting historical and classical portrait busts, the covers concealing gilt-metal lined pounce-pots, wells and quill holders
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) and 5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) diameter (2)
MID-19TH CENTURY
Of circular gadrooned form, one with spiral gadrooned body, the covers inset with lava cameos depicting historical and classical portrait busts, the covers concealing gilt-metal lined pounce-pots, wells and quill holders
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) and 5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) diameter (2)
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note that the catalogue illustrations for lots 86 and 88 are incorrect. Lot 86 consists of the two larger inkstands - the larger one shown in the illustration for lot 86 and the larger one with spiral gadrooned body in the illustration for lot 88.