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A Russian gilt-bronze mounted and cut-glass malachite inkstand, early 19th century

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December 11, 03:24 PM GMT

Estimate

1,000 - 1,500 GBP

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Description

A Russian gilt-bronze mounted and cut-glass malachite inkstand,

early 19th century


of rectangular shape with longitudinal deep for quills and three ink and sand pots, on leaf cast frieze raised on turned feet, restorations

12cm. high, 30cm. long, 20cm. deep; 11 3/4 in, 4 2/3 in., 8in.


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A similar example is part of the Chatsworth House collections, probably acquired or presented to William, 6th Duke of Devonshire, who visited Russia in 1817 and 1826. Another example is in the collection of the National Historical Museum, Moscow.