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Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
English, 19th Century
Height 12.5cm, width 38cm, depth 23.5cm

Made from ebonised wood and inlaid with brass in the manner of the Boulle marquetry technique, this beautiful piece is a Victorian inkstand with two capped inkwells. Pioneered in France in the seventeenth century, and perfected by André-Charles Boulle (French, 1642-1732), the decorative style of this piece involves intricate and extensive brass inlay in scrolling floral motifs that line the length of the work.

The two glass inkwells are capped with brass covers, surmounted by a pair of small doves, and a central compartments between the two opens up and is decorated in the same fashion. A fine decorative work, it exemplifies the Boulle style to a fine degree and makes for a wonderful work of English Victorian craftsmanship.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass, Ebonized Wood.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	5339
Incollect Reference #:	614956

Dimensions

W.	14.96 in;	H.	4.92 in;	D.	9.25 in;
W.	38 cm;	H.	12.5 cm;	D.	23.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.