Napoleon III Style French Inkwell in Wood, Brass and Crystal, 1875

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Original and rare French inkwell; the entire large circular frame is made of dark wood, inside it is a brass tray above which is the housing for the ink bottle; the wooden parts have been carved with decorations resembling acanthus leaves, a clear reference to the Empire style; the bottle is made of cut crystal, shaped so that it can be placed firmly in its seat; the bottle has a graceful wooden stopper with an elegant metal decoration at its top.

The inkwell was created in the Napoleon III style between 1875 and 1880 by a master cabinetmaker in a qualified carpenter's workshop in the town of Pont-De-Beauvoisin, a French commune in the department of Isère, nicknamed the city of furniture for its ancient tradition of woodworking.

The Napoleon III style resumed the more serious and austere forms of the First Empire, but the eclecticism that distinguished the period made it more graceful, refined, and elegant, reflecting and well representing the socio-cultural and economic period that France was then experiencing.

Our inkwell is a simple and charming object that by virtue of its extreme elegance and its strong, decisive line, makes it pleasingly placeable on any desk or writing table. Measurements diameter cm.22, height cm.19. The inkwell is in good condition.

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Design Period	Before 1890
Year	1875
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	France
Style	Napoleon III
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Wear consistent with age and use. The inkwell is in good condition.
SKU	QRS-1454666
Materials	Brass, Crystal, Wood
Color	Brown, Clear, gold
Height	19 cm 19 cm
Diameter	22 cm
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
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Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.