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LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A bronze and onyx desk set
Late 19th century
Comprising an inkstand modelled as a reclining mother bear with an inkwell in the form of a tree trunk, a pair of candlesticks, modelled as tree trunks with climbing bear cubs, a blotter with a hunching bear, a bowl modelled as a hollowed out tree trunk with playing bear cub, apparently unmarked
The inkstand 14¼ in. (36.2 cm.) long, candlesticks 10¾ in. (27.4 cm.) high, blotter 7¼ in. (18.4 cm.) long, bowl 5 in. (12.8 cm.) long, pen holder 4 in. (10.2 cm.) high (6)
Late 19th century
Comprising an inkstand modelled as a reclining mother bear with an inkwell in the form of a tree trunk, a pair of candlesticks, modelled as tree trunks with climbing bear cubs, a blotter with a hunching bear, a bowl modelled as a hollowed out tree trunk with playing bear cub, apparently unmarked
The inkstand 14¼ in. (36.2 cm.) long, candlesticks 10¾ in. (27.4 cm.) high, blotter 7¼ in. (18.4 cm.) long, bowl 5 in. (12.8 cm.) long, pen holder 4 in. (10.2 cm.) high (6)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium