Victorian ebonised wood and brass inlay Boulle inkstand

£2,500

Demonstrating the beautiful Boulle technique pioneered in 17th century France, this delightful piece is a Victorian ebonised wood and brass inkstand.

 

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Description

Crafted in Victorian England during the nineteenth century and employing the elegant marquetry technique that was developed in France and perfected by André-Charles Boulle in late seventeenth and early eighteenth century France, this beautiful piece is a brass-inlaid ebonised wood inkstand.

With two brass capped inkwells on either side and a central compartment with a similarly decorated cover, the inkstand is crafted from ebonised-wood, which is inlaid with brass in intricate scrolling patterns that extend the length of the object and adorn the slanted panels on either side. The caps for the inkwells are cast as wreaths below a rounded handle, surmounted by small brass doves.

Beautifully exemplifying this type of inlaid technique seen in the likes of museum pieces made by Boulle for Louis XIV, this inkstand is a delightful desk-top piece and a fine work of Victorian craftsmanship.

Details

Country of Origin
English
Date of Manufacture
19th Century
Period
19th Century
Style
Boulle, Victorian
Material
Brass, Ebonised Wood
Colour
Black, Gold

Dimensions

Height
12.5 cm / 4.7 inches
Width
38 cm / 15 inches
Depth
23.5 cm / 9.1 inches

Reference:
005339

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