{"product_id":"late-19th-century-french-louis-xv-style-gilt-bronze-cut-crystal-inkwell","title":"Late 19th-Century French Louis XV–Style Gilt Bronze \u0026 Cut Crystal Inkwell","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Description\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench, late 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLouis XV–style Rococo Revival design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilt bronze with removable cut-crystal inkwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigural winged cherub and scrolling foliate decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated pen rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully decorative late 19th-century French inkwell cast in gilt bronze and designed in the exuberant Louis XV taste. A standing winged cherub presides over the asymmetrical base, surrounded by deeply modeled shells, scrolling foliage and floral ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable cut-crystal inkwell is topped by an ornate floral gilt-bronze lid, while the raised gallery behind it serves as a graceful pen rest. Petite but remarkably detailed, this is precisely the sort of antique desk accessory that turns a library, writing desk or collected vignette into something memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is unmarked and dates to the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition. There is localized lifting and loss to the gilt surface on the recessed platform beneath the removable crystal inkwell. This area is substantially concealed when the inkwell is seated in place. No other visible damage or notable wear observed. The cut crystal is clear and presents beautifully, with no chips or cracks noted. Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDimensions\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd exact measurements before publishing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall: 5.5 W × 3 D × 5 H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal inkwell: 1.5 W × 1.5 D × 1.75 H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilt bronze, cut crystal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis XV, Rococo Revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeriod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate 19th century, circa 1880–1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShipping\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item qualifies for complimentary standard shipping within the contiguous United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48984608211169,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4434\/6593\/files\/IMG_8343.jpg?v=1787601159","url":"https:\/\/risacermakinteriors.com\/products\/late-19th-century-french-louis-xv-style-gilt-bronze-cut-crystal-inkwell","provider":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}